In This Issue: New Contract at Kitimat's Norther Sentinel newspaper Member's at Queen's Printer prepare for bargaining Staying healthy and safe while earning a living - By Tony Lopes Update on the Graphic Communications Benevolent Trust Fund BC- Local Election Voting Day is Saturday, October 20, 2018 … [Read more...]
Speak out against scab labour: Local 597 needs your help.
Dear members, Unifor has started an important conversation on the controversial use of scabs in Canada. We need Unifor members to stand up for locked-out workers right now. Aerospace members from Gander, NL, from Local 597 were locked-out by their U.S.-based employer in December of 2016. They have watched their neighbours cross their picket line day after day as the … [Read more...]
Scenes From the Picket Line in Goderich, Ontario. Update: Letter from Jerry Dias.
Update 2: Unifor President Jerry Dias and Ontario Regional Director Naureen Rivzi have sent along a message to thank those who have supported the strikers at Compass Mine in Goderich, Ontario. Click here to open the letter as a PDF in new tab. A snippet of the text is included below: July 17, 2018 Greetings members and friends, Thank you for the support you have … [Read more...]
Local 780G Newsletter, June 2018 Issue
In This Issue: Your Local 780G Shop Stewards - A Friend Indeed! Trump Tariffs Already Hurting BC Families Print is Still the Best Way to Communicate Annual Golf Tourney a Success! Why We Need to Fix the Canadian Labour Congress … [Read more...]
Unifor Local 780G Golf Tournament Pictures and Results
Local 780G members enjoyed a sunny day on the links this May 12th. Brother Bob Mitchell who organizes the tournament was there to set the stage and make sure the members had a good day. The tournament includes a dinner after the golf and prizes for participants. Winners included: Division A – Ken Cochrane Division B – Eric Ballard Division C – Mel … [Read more...]
