HyLife Foods Negotiations Update
November 12, 2019
TO: ALL MEMBERS AT HYLIFE FOODS
Negotiations for a new collective agreement started on Friday, November 1st. The parties have had two days of negotiations to date and have seven more days scheduled between now and Christmas.
Your Union negotiating committee is comprised of:
- Ted Bacalzo
- Kevin Hulsmans
- Arnold Nayve
- Colin Nicholson
- Cam Nicholl
- Phil Salmon
- Robert Villafranca
- Tim Whitford
- Union Rep, Wendy Lundy
- Union Negotiator, Blake Crothers
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Epic Opportunities Ratifies Collective Agreement by 91%
November 11, 2019
After several months of negotiations, UFCW 832 is pleased to announce that Epic Opportunities has ratified a new collective agreement with a solid turnout and 91% of the vote.
Some of the most important changes include cleaning up outdated language in the agreement, opening up paid bereavement days - so they no longer have to be taken consecutively, and securing new language on personal vehicle usage and float days.
Union negotiator, Phil Kraychuk said, “The new language in this contract will allow us to push forward other priorities for our members, even when the...
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Negotiation Dates set for members at Valleyview Consumer Co-op Ltd.
October 29, 2019
I am pleased to advise you that negotiations with the Co-operative for a new Collective Agreement will be held on December 4 and December 5, 2019. During these meetings, your Negotiating Committee, consisting of Marie Hoyt, Lesley Mead, Sheila Milligan, Marianne Tomms and myself will work towards negotiating improvements to your existing Collective Agreement based on the feedback you provided at the proposal meetings.
After this set of negotiations, you will be updated as to the status of bargaining. Should you have any questions, please contact me at 1-888-832-9832 or by email at...
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UFCW 832 heads to conciliation with Ukrainian Farmers Co-op Ltd.
October 29, 2019
Re: Negotiations Continue January 6 to January 8, 2020, with Conciliation Officer
From October 16 to October 18, 2019, we met with the Co-operative to continue negotiations. Progress has been slow, but we have agreed to the majority of non-monetary items.
Unfortunately, the Co-op has proposed several concessions that could take away or reduce some of the benefits and compensation that you currently have. Your Union Bargaining Committee has no intention of agreeing to these concessions. The Union applied for conciliation and we will be meeting with...
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Rolling Dale Members Vote in favour of Strike Action
October 25, 2019
October 24, 2019 - UFCW members at Rolling Dale Enterprises Inc. in Rivers MB voted 94% in favour of giving the Bargaining Committee a Strike Mandate.
The current agreement ended on August 31, and the current agreement is in effect until a new contract can be ratified.
The UFCW 832 bargaining committee will be returning to the table with the employer as soon as possible to work out a deal.
Rolling Dale Enterprises, Inc. provides housing and support to persons with disabilities and their families through advocacy, individual consultation, training and information. Over...
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UFCW 832 Files Record Number of Grievances Against Stella's
October 18, 2019
Hi, I'm Jeff Traeger, President of UFCW Local 832.
I'm here to give you an update on Stella's Sherbrook Avenue.
We received a new contract from the MB Labour Board, Imposed by the board on September 20th. It's an important contract, one...
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Tentative Agreement Reached with IKWE
October 10, 2019
I am pleased to advise that a tentative agreement has been reached with your Employer on the renewal of your Collective Agreement. All outstanding issues were resolved during negotiations that took place between the parties on October 4, 2019.
The exact wording of your Collective Agreement is presently being finalized with the Employer. Once this is complete, we will arrange to meet with you for the purpose of explaining all of the amendments to your existing Collective Agreement. We will advise you in the very near future as to the date, time and location of this ratification...
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Stella’s Sherbrook Location Achieves First Contract
October 7, 2019
After a meeting that took place, yesterday (Sunday, October 6, 2019), UFCW 832 members working at Stella’s Sherbrook location now have their first contract in their hands.
UFCW 832 had been attempting to bargain a fair deal with the employers since earlier this year, and we were unable to reach a fair deal with the employer, so the Union made an application for first-contract legislation at the Manitoba Labour Board.
“After some rocky negotiations, we’re proud to say that our members working at Stella’s on Sherbrook have their contract,” said Jeff Traeger, President of UFCW...
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President Traeger gives an update on bargaining with Maple Leaf
October 4, 2019
Click the video to view the latest update from President Jeff Traeger, or read the update below.
Hi there, I'm Jeff Traeger, President of UFCW Local 832 and lead negotiator in the recent talks with Maple Leaf in Brandon.
Giving this update from the Brandon...
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Maple Leaf Brandon - Bargaining Update
October 2, 2019
Glen Skipper (Skippy) talks about the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work and the unsafe conditions that members are having to work in right now.
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