News Releases
Whether you’re one of the 50,000+ workers we represent or just interested to know what’s going on in and around the union, here’s where you’ll find officially released news from CLAC.
Bandstra Transportation Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: Yesterday
Kelowna, BC—Employees of Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. have voted in favour of a new collective agreement.
JVD Installations Inc. Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 21/05/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of JVD Installations Inc. (Maintenance) have voted in favour of a new collective agreement.
CLAC Supports Proposed Legislation to End Construction Labour Monopolies
DATE: 16/05/2013
Toronto—CLAC and the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) were in Toronto today to support the introduction of a private member’s bill to stop closed tendering of construction projects in municipalities and school boards in Ontario.
Continental Group Electrical Motor Services Ltd. Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 13/05/2013
Edmonton—Employees of Continental Group Electrical Motor Services Ltd. have voted in favour of a new collective agreement.
Employees of FDS Prime Energy Services Ratify First Collective Agreement
DATE: 08/05/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of FDS Prime Energy Services, a single-source scaffolding company, have voted ninety-three percent in favour of their first collective agreement.
Pre-Eng Contracting Employees Ratify First Collective Agreement
DATE: 07/05/2013
Concord, ON—Employees of Pre-Eng Contracting Limited have voted unanimously in favour of their first collective agreement.
Ledcor Site Services Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 06/05/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of Ledcor Site Services Limited – Mining have ratified a new collective agreement.
Ontario Budget Misses the Mark on Public-Sector Wage Freezes
DATE: 03/05/2013
Mississauga, ON—Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals have missed the mark on the budget tabled yesterday in their efforts to contain costs through continued public-sector wage restraint.
Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 29/04/2013
Langley—Employees of Peter Kiewit Infrastructure voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new collective agreement.
The Devastating Impact of Workplace Accidents
DATE: 26/04/2013
Mississauga, ON—Sunday, April 28, marks the International Day of Mourning, a day when we commemorate those workers and their families who have been affected by workplace tragedy—and strive to work together to ensure we all go home safely at the end of the day.
Coronet Electric Employees Unanimously Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 25/04/2013
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Coronet Electric Inc. voted unanimously in favour of a renewed two-year collective agreement.
CLAC Enters the Battle against a Labour Monopoly in Waterloo
DATE: 24/04/2013
Cambridge, ON—CLAC has applied to formally join the fight against a labour monopoly in the Region of Waterloo.
Base Wage Increases for Saipem Construction Employees
DATE: 17/04/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Local 63 members employed by Saipem Construction have voted ninety-three percent in favour of a new collective agreement.
Employees of FDS Prime Energy Services Join CLAC
DATE: 16/04/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of FDS Prime Energy Services, a single-source scaffolding company, recently voted in favour of joining Construction Workers Union, Local 63.
Golderado Contracting Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 15/04/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of Golderado Contracting have ratified a new collective agreement in a vote on April 5, 2013.
Wage, Benefit Improvements for Coldstream Meadows Employees
DATE: 10/04/2013
Kelowna, BC—Members of Service, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 501, employed by Coldstream Meadows Retirement Community recently ratified a collective agreement providing them with wage increases in each year of the three-year term.
DCT Chambers Truckers Ratify New Contract
DATE: 09/04/2013
Kelowna, BC—Employees of DCT Chambers Trucking Ltd. recently ratified a collective agreement providing them with wage and RSP contribution increases totalling over five percent.
Wage Increases for CLAC Members at Highland Valley Mill Optimization Project
DATE: 08/04/2013
Kelowna, BC—Following a wage review, members of Construction and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 68, employed by JVD Installations Inc. at the Highland Valley Copper Mine received a three percent wage increase to all classifications effective March 3, 2013
Entrust Employees Join CLAC
DATE: 05/04/2013
Edmonton—Nearly 140 community support workers employed by Entrust Adult Inc. and Entrust Corp. recently joined Health Care and Service Employees’ Union, Local 301.
CLAC Responds to Federal Budget
DATE: 21/03/2013
Ottawa—CLAC is supportive of the federal government's plans to address skills training, provide further infrastructure funding, and recruit under-represented populations such as First Nations, disabled workers, and youth into the workforce.
Wage Increases, New Benefit Plan for Maple Reinders Employees
DATE: 13/03/2013
Calgary—Members of Construction and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 68, employed by Maple Reinders Inc. working in commercial and civil construction in Calgary and Edmonton have voted in favour of a new two-year collective agreement.
Lake of the Woods Ski Patrol Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 11/03/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—Lake of the Woods ski patrol in Kenora, Ontario, received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Shalom Manor Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 06/03/2013
Grimsby, ON—Employees of Shalom Manor working in the long term care service unit have voted ninety-seven percent in favour of a new three-year contract.
Poirier Electric Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 05/03/2013
Windsor, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members at Windsor-based Poirier Electric have voted to accept the terms of a three-year contract with an approval of ninety-three percent.
Monsignor Fee Otterson Receives Donation from CLAC for New Playground
DATE: 04/03/2013
Edmonton—Monsignor Fee Otterson Elementary/Junior High School received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
First Students Graduate from CLAC's Aboriginal Initiatives Program
DATE: 04/03/2013
Edmonton−Twelve students who were the first to graduate from CLAC’s Aboriginal Initiatives Program celebrated their achievement at an event held at Goodfish Lake, AB, approximately two hours north of Edmonton, on Friday, March 1.
Park Lane Terrace Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 01/03/2013
Grimsby, ON—Employees of Park Lane Terrace in Paris, Ontario, voted overwhelmingly in favour of a two-year renewal collective agreement providing improved scheduling language and an additional wage grid adjustment for most classifications.
IMAP Services Ltd. Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 28/02/2013
Edmonton—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by IMAP Services Ltd. have voted in favour of a new two-year collective agreement.
CLAC and PCA Call on All Political Parties to End Labour Monopolies
DATE: 27/02/2013
Toronto—CLAC and the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) are calling on all political parties to work together to pass legislation that would end construction labour monopolies.
CLAC Supports High School to Hard Hats Program
DATE: 27/02/2013
Edmonton—CLAC has partnered with the Edmonton Catholic School Board and the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) for a unique High School to Hard Hats program (HS2HH).
Acreman Elementary Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 27/02/2013
Edmonton—Acreman Elementary School in Green Harbour, Newfoundland, received a $1,000 donation toward a new playground from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Substantial Increases for Precision Concrete Employees
DATE: 26/02/2013
Wardsville, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by Precision Concrete voted unanimously to accept the terms of a three-year settlement providing substantial increases to their wages and benefits.
Sylvan Lake Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 22/02/2013
Calgary—Employees of Sylvan Lake Lodge have voted in favour of a new two-year collective agreement.
Walk-A-Thon for Kids with Cancer Society Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 21/02/2013
Vancouver—The Walk-A-Thon for Kids with Cancer Society received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
The High Costs of Construction Monopolies
DATE: 21/02/2013
CAMBRIDGE ON—CLAC and the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) are raising alarms over the data released by a major Canadian think tank today that estimates a construction monopoly in Waterloo could increase project costs by $78 million annually.
CLAC Supports Training Savings Grant in BC Budget
DATE: 20/02/2013
Victoria—CLAC supports the BC government’s proposal to give every BC child a $1,200 grant for their Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) when they turn six years old to fund training or post-secondary education.
Associated Grocers’ Drivers Ratify Contract
DATE: 19/02/2013
Calgary—Drivers employed by Associated Grocers in Calgary recently ratified a three-year collective agreement providing total wage increases of 6.5 percent over the term.
Nanaimo Food Bank Gets Help from CLAC
DATE: 19/02/2013
Edmonton—The Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank in Nanaimo, BC, received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Good Mechanical Workers Ratify New Contract
DATE: 18/02/2013
Ottawa—Employees of Good Mechanical Contractors voted seventy-eight percent in favour of a new four-year collective agreement.
Senior Housing Society Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 18/02/2013
Fort McMurray, AB—The Senior Housing Society in Sicamous, BC, received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Lacombe Lodge and Eckville Manor Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 15/02/2013
Calgary—Employees of Lacombe Senior Citizens’ Lodge and Eckville Manor House voted in favour of a new three-year contract providing a wage increase of 2.5 percent retroactive to January 1, 2013.
Supporting People in Crisis
DATE: 15/02/2013
Saskatoon—Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service (MPSCMHS) received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Electricians Ratify First Collective Agreement
DATE: 15/02/2013
Barrie, ON—Employees of Wallwin Electrical Services Inc. voted eighty-five percent in favour to ratify their first collective agreement negotiated by Construction Workers Local 52.
Kinsmen Club Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 14/02/2013
Calgary—The Kinsmen Club of Drumheller, Alberta, received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
CLAC Fights for Open Access to Tendering in Waterloo Region
DATE: 14/02/2013
CAMBRIDGE, ON—CLAC and the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) are calling on the Region of Waterloo to remain open for business and fight a threat that would limit who can bid on local work.
Sudbury Volunteer Firefighters Join CLAC
DATE: 13/02/2013
Sudbury ON—Sudbury’s volunteer firefighters have voted to join CLAC.
Mills Community Support Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 12/02/2013
Ottawa—Mills Community Support received a $2,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
North Lancaster Fire Service Association Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 11/02/2013
Ottawa—The North Lancaster Fire Service Association received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Tradespersons Tax Savings
DATE: 08/02/2013
Employed Tradespersons may be able to deduct up to $500 of the cost of eligible tools bought in 2012 to earn employment income as a tradesperson or as an eligible apprentice mechanic. This cost includes any GST, provincial sales tax, or HST paid. Lists of eligible tools and an informative video are available on the Canadian Revenue Agency’s website.
For more information, please visit www.cra.gc.ca/trades.
Renewed Contract for Lariviere Electricians
DATE: 07/02/2013
Windsor, ON—Electricians employed by Lariviere Electric voted unanimously to accept the terms of a new three-year agreement.
Haldimand Hospital Employees Join CLAC
DATE: 05/02/2013
Grimsby, ON—Nearly 100 service and paramedical workers employed by Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville voted to join Grand River Valley Health Care Employees Union, Local 305.
Theatre Company Expresses Gratitude for CLAC’s Help
DATE: 29/01/2013
Langley, BC—The Betty Huff Theatre Company (BHTC) received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Helping to Keep Families Together When They Need it Most
DATE: 28/01/2013
Langley, BC—YANA (You Are Not Alone) received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Lethbridge Twinning Society Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 25/01/2013
Calgary—The Lethbridge Twinning Society received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Film Festival Shines Light on Justice
DATE: 24/01/2013
Calgary—The Marda Loop Justice Film Festival received a $2,500 donation from CLAC as a part of its Building Communities Together program.
New Park Coming to Port Hawkesbury, with Help from CLAC
DATE: 23/01/2013
Edmonton—Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, received a $1,500 donation toward a new park from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Strong Support by Diamond Miners for New Contract
DATE: 22/01/2013
Edmonton—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by Procon Mining Inc. working at the Ekati Diamond Mine near Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, ratified a seven-year contract with the company.
Coleman Community Society Receives Help to Maintain Historic Park
DATE: 22/01/2013
Calgary—Coleman Community Society received a $2,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Birnam Employees Ratify First Contract
DATE: 21/01/2013
Forest, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by Birnam Excavating showed good support for their first collective agreement, with eighty percent voting in favour of ratifying the contract.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 18/01/2013
Edmonton—The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Bunker Youth Ministry Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 16/01/2013
Winkler, MB—Bunker Youth Ministry received a $2,500 donation from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Paris Community Pool Receives Donation From CLAC
DATE: 15/01/2013
Paris, ON—The Paris Community Pool received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Building Communities One Meal at a Time
DATE: 14/01/2013
Niagara Falls, ON—Niagara Falls Community Outreach Kitchen received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
MHMA Atom Select Blues Team Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 11/01/2013
Grimsby, ON—The Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association Atom Select Blues team received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Help a Child Smile Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 09/01/2013
Grimsby, ON—Help a Child Smile (HACS) received a $1,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Metro Community Receives Donation from CLAC
DATE: 08/01/2013
Kelowna, BC—Metro Community received a $2,500 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.
Empire Roofing Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 07/01/2013
Windsor ON—Local 53 members employed by Empire Roofing Corporation have ratified a collective agreement that will provide monetary increases of approximately nine percent over the next four years. The contract includes wage and allowance increases, improved travel pay and vacation, and probationary provisions.
Wage Increases, Job Security for Library Technicians
DATE: 27/12/2012
Winnipeg—Library technicians employed by the Garden Valley School Division have ratified a new collective agreement, which includes improvements to job security and sick and compassionate leave and competitive wage increases in each year.
Garden Valley Educational Assistants Ratify Agreement
DATE: 24/12/2012
Winnipeg—Educational assistants, members of Education, Service, and Health Care Union, Local 306, employed by the Garden Valley School Division have ratified their third collective agreement.
Wage Increases for Fellowship Towers Employees
DATE: 21/12/2012
Mississauga, ON—Members of Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, employed by Fellowship Towers in Toronto, overwhelmingly ratified a new collective agreement providing wage increases of six percent over the three-year term, along with a special wage adjustment of a further three percent for the RPN and RN classifications.
Wage, Pension Increases for Ledcor Site Services Employees
DATE: 19/12/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, members employed by Ledcor Site Services Ltd. – Road Building and Heavy Construction ratified a new collective agreement, with ninety percent voting in favour of the settlement.
Basilian Industrial Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 18/12/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—Employees of Basilian Industrial Services Ltd. recently ratified a new collective agreement by an overwhelming majority, with ninety-seven percent voting in favour.
Lomak Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 17/12/2012
Langley, BC—Members of Transport, Marine, Warehousing, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 66, employed by Lomak Bulk Carriers ratified a new 2-year agreement which provides wage increases of between 3.75 percent and 6 percent, depending on location.
Indian River Employees Join CLAC
DATE: 14/12/2012
Langley, BC—Eighty drivers employed by Indian River Transport Ltd. recently joined Transport, Marine, Warehousing, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 66.
Mortlock Construction Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 12/12/2012
Peterborough, ON—Employees of Mortlock Construction voted unanimously in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides total package increases of 6 percent over the 36-month term.
Wage, Benefit Gains for PCL Employees
DATE: 11/12/2012
Langley, BC—Local 68 members employed by PCL Constructors recently ratified a new collective agreement providing wage increases of 3.5 percent over the first 2 years.
Liberty Place Employees Unanimously Ratify Agreement
DATE: 10/12/2012
Mississauga, ON—Employees of Liberty Place Retirement Residence in Toronto recently voted unanimously in favour of a new agreement providing wage increases of seven percent over the term as well as significant benefit improvements including new dental coverage, uniform allowance, and float days for part-time employees.
Three BC Residents Win CLAC Scholarships
DATE: 07/12/2012
Langley, BC—Vanessa Becker, Robert Sroka, and Jenn Zdril have each won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship.
First Agreement for RDM Employees
DATE: 26/11/2012
Langley, BC—Members of Construction and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 68, working for RDM Trucking and Excavating recently ratified a first collective agreement.
CLAC Calls on Ottawa to Take Control of Bill C-377
DATE: 19/11/2012
Mississauga, ON—CLAC today called on the federal government to take control of Bill C-377 by asking the sponsoring Member of Parliament to withdraw the bill and having it redrafted after review by privacy and constitutional law experts.
Westward Electric Employees Join CLAC, Ratify First Agreement
DATE: 16/11/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—The Alberta Labour Relations Board recently certified Construction Workers Union, Local 63, as the union representing employees of Westward Electric Services.
Maple Reinders Employees Join CLAC
DATE: 09/11/2012
Edmonton—Plumbers, carpenters, and labourers employed by Maple Reinders in Alberta recently voted in favour of joining Construction Workers Union, Local 63.
Ledcor Coatings & Insulation Employees Ratify First Agreement
DATE: 01/11/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Ledcor Coatings & Insulation Ltd. unanimously ratified their first collective agreement.
Royal Ready Construction Agreement Paves the Way for Next Three Years
DATE: 29/10/2012
Mississauga, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 52 working for Royal Ready Construction Limited recently ratified a new collective agreement.
Westpro Employees Ratify First Collective Agreement
DATE: 26/10/2012
Calgary—Employees of Westpro Infrastructure Ltd. recently voted unanimously in favour of their first collective agreement, which provides industry competitive wages, retirement provisions, health and welfare benefits as well as training and apprenticeship funding provisions.
Master Agreement for Five Retirement Facilities Ratified
DATE: 25/10/2012
Cambridge, ON—CLAC members employed by five retirement facilities owned by Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT recently voted in favour of a new agreement providing wage increases of six percent over the term and pension plan increases ranging from 0.5 percent to 1 percent.
CLAC Calls for Safe, Constructive Solutions to BC's Mining Labour Needs
DATE: 23/10/2012
Fort St. John, BC—As a participant in BC’s mining sector, CLAC is deeply concerned about the BC government’s recent statements about the lack of skilled mining workers and the need for Chinese workers to mine coal in the northeast part of the province.
Brand Energy Solutions (Canada) Ltd. Employees Ratify Collective Agreement
DATE: 10/10/2012
Calgary, AB—Employees of Brand Energy Solutions recently voted in favour of a new collective agreement that includes a wage increase of 5.25 percent over 18 months.
Can-Am Pipe Works Employees Unanimously Ratify Contract
DATE: 08/10/2012
Woodbridge, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 52 employed by Can-Am Pipe Works Ltd. recently voted unanimously in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
OEM Remanufacturing Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 05/10/2012
Edmonton—Local 56 members employed by OEM Remanufacturing voted eighty percent in favour of a new three-year collective agreement.
Clark Reefer Lines Employees Form New CLAC Local in BC
DATE: 04/10/2012
Coquitlam, BC—On October 1, the BC Labour Relations Board certified the BC Transportation and Warehousing Association, Local 402, as the bargaining agent for the 120 drivers and warehouse personnel employed by Clark Reefer Lines.
11% Wage Increase for Saipem Construction Employees
DATE: 01/10/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Saipem Construction Canada Inc. voted ninety-three percent in favour of their first collective agreement.
Exclusionary Project Labour Agreements Violate Workers’ Rights, Says CLAC
DATE: 28/09/2012
Winnipeg—Project labour agreements for large provincially funded construction projects that exclude certain unions and favour unions affiliated with the Building Construction Trades Council violate workers’ rights.
Pro-V Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 26/09/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members working in the fabrication facility of Pro-V Manufacturing Inc. voted eighty-five percent in favour of their second collective agreement.
Looby Members Ratify Lofty New Contract
DATE: 24/09/2012
Dublin, ON—Employees of Looby Construction, who are members of Construction Workers Local 53, have approved a new collective agreement with their employer that provides significant gains for the membership.
CLAC Opens New Office in Winnipeg
DATE: 21/09/2012
Winnipeg—CLAC held an open house today to officially open its new Winnipeg office.
Three Manitoba Residents Win CLAC Scholarships
DATE: 19/09/2012
Steinbach, MB—Luke Reimer, Sheldon Hamp, and Holly Dersen-Sobering have each won a $1,500 scholarship from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC).
King Gardens Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 18/09/2012
Mississauga, ON—Employees of King Gardens Retirement Residence voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement, which will provide them with wage increases totalling six percent over the term of the agreement.
CLAC Quits ITUC, Joins WOW
DATE: 17/09/2012
Langley, BC—Delegates to the CLAC's National Convention voted to resign immediately from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and join the World Organization of Workers (WOW).
CLAC Celebrates 60th Anniversary at National Convention and Stewards Conference
DATE: 12/09/2012
Vancouver—Nearly 800 delegates, stewards, staff, and international dignitaries, as well as a number of guests, have gathered at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver as CLAC begins its three-day National Convention and Stewards Conference.
Willbros Facilities & Tanks Employees Ratify First Collective Agreement
DATE: 11/09/2012
Calgary—Employees of Willbros Facilities & Tanks voted unanimously in favour of their first collective agreement.
Notable Gains for Caressant Care Employees
DATE: 10/09/2012
Woodstock, ON—Employees of Caressant Care Rest Home in Woodstock recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposed renewal collective agreement.
Taylor Wood Wins National Scholarship Award
DATE: 07/09/2012
Medicine Hat, AB—Taylor Wood of Medicine Hat, Alberta, has won a $1,500 scholarship from CLAC.
Amanda Jones Wins Scholarship
DATE: 31/08/2012
Quinte West, ON—Amanda Jones has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship by CLAC as part of its scholarship program, which awards 12 scholarships annually to CLAC members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
New Agreement for Canonbie Employees
DATE: 28/08/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—Local 63 members employed by Canonbie Contracting Ltd. recently ratified a new collective agreement.
Greg Camlis Wins National Scholarship Award
DATE: 24/08/2012
Windsor, ON—Greg Camlis has won one of twelve $1,500 scholarships CLAC awards annually.
Charlotte Villa Employees Vote out CAW, Join CLAC
DATE: 23/08/2012
Brantford, ON—Employees of Charlotte Villa Retirement Residence voted recently to end their relationship with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union and join Grand River Valley Health Care Employees Union, Local 305, affiliated with CLAC.
Wage Increases for Mercury Venture Employees
DATE: 22/08/2012
Red Water, AB— Local 63 members employed by Mercury Venture Group Inc. unanimously ratified a new collective agreement.
Hartford Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 20/08/2012
Ottawa—Employees of the Hartford Retirement Residence in Morrisburg, Ontario, recently voted unanimously in favour of accepting a tentative settlement to renew the collective agreement.
Flint Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 17/08/2012
Fort McMurray, AB— Local 63 members employed by Flint Oilsands Construction Inc. recently ratified a new collective agreement.
Merit Being Disingenuous and Misleading
DATE: 07/08/2012
CLAC agrees that transparency is good; however, Terrance Oakey’s article in the Calgary Herald (It’s time for unions to be more transparent) wrongly suggests Bill C-377 puts unions on the same reporting level as charities and not-for-profit corporations.
Qualiglass Glaziers Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 03/08/2012
Edmonton—Glaziers at Qualiglass Industries Ltd. recently ratified a two-year agreement.
Long-Awaited Wage Increases for Wexford Dietary Employees
DATE: 02/08/2012
Scarborough, ON—Dietary employees of The Wexford Residence Inc. were pleased when they received the details of their renewed collective agreement.
Garden Valley School Division Bus Drivers Ratify Agreement
DATE: 01/08/2012
Winnipeg—Bus drivers employed by the Garden Valley School Division have ratified their third collective agreement.
CLAC Speaks Out Against Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Service Cuts
DATE: 27/07/2012
Chatham, ON—“Upcoming cuts at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) are disappointing and unnecessary,” says Trish Douma, CLAC’s southwestern Ontario Director.
Does "Flexible Labour" mean Cheap Labour?
DATE: 27/07/2012
However much I hate to agree with Sid Ryan, he is quite correct in saying that Indiana-style labour laws (as proposed by the Ontario PCs) are not the answer to Ontario's economic woes.
PCL Builders Employees Ratify Collective Agreement
DATE: 25/07/2012
Edmonton —Local 56 members employed by PCL Builders Inc. voted eighty-six percent in favour of a renewed thirty-two month collective agreement.
CLAC Mourns the Death of Oswaldo Paya
DATE: 23/07/2012
CLAC mourns the death of Cuban human rights activist, Oswaldo Paya.
Closed Tendering Costs Workers and Taxpayers
DATE: 23/07/2012
Closed tendering is an out-dated policy that benefits vested interests at the expense of Ontario’s workers and taxpayers. CLAC is pleased to see this issue raised in the Daily Commercial News.
CLAC Congratulates Chief Atleo on Re-Election
DATE: 20/07/2012
CLAC congratulates Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo on his re-election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
St. Matthew School Receives BCT Award
DATE: 20/07/2012
Stony Plain, AB— St. Matthew Lutheran School received a $2,500 donation from CLAC as part of its Building Communities Together program.
Gisborne Employees Renew Collective Agreement
DATE: 19/07/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Gisborne Fire Protection Alberta Ltd. voted unanimously in favour of a renewed thirty-two month collective agreement.
Tentative Settlement Ratified at Alexandria Moulding
DATE: 09/07/2012
Ottawa—On Saturday, CLAC members employed by Moulure Alexandria Moulding Inc. voted seventy percent in favour of accepting a tentative settlement to renew the collective agreement.
The Pregnancy Centre of Sarnia Receives BCT Donation
DATE: 06/07/2012
Sarnia ON—The Pregnancy Centre, based in Sarnia, Ontario, received a $2,500 donation from CLAC's Building Communities Together program.
Mitchell Middle School Receives Donation for Playground
DATE: 05/07/2012
Winnipeg—Mitchell Middle School is $2,500 closer to reaching its goal of building a walking path, fitness stations, and playground equipment, thanks to a donation from CLAC as part of its Building Communities Together program.
No More Mouldy, Broken Tents for Barrie Beaver & Cub Scouts
DATE: 04/07/2012
Barrie, ON—Congratulations to the Barrie Beaver and Cub Scouts, who recently received $2,500 as part of CLAC's Building Communities Together program.
Habitat for Humanity Receives BCT Donation
DATE: 03/07/2012
Chatham, ON—Habitat for Humanity, Chatham-Kent, recently received $1,500 as part of CLAC’s Building Communities Together program.
PC White Paper Pushes Growth at Workers' Expense
DATE: 29/06/2012
Mississauga, ON—The Progressive Conservative white paper “Paths to Prosperity: Flexible Labour Markets” has little to commend it says the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC).
Vilano Employees Ratify First Agreement
DATE: 28/06/2012
Sudbury, ON—Construction Workers Local 52 members employed by Vilano Construction voted unanimously to ratify their first collective agreement.
Moms on a Mission Win BCT Award
DATE: 27/06/2012
Plum Coulee, MB—Congratulations to Plum Coulee's Moms on a Mission, who received $2,500 from CLAC’s Building Communities Together program.
Contract Talks Stalled At Alexandria Moulding
DATE: 26/06/2012
Ottawa—CLAC members employed by Moulure Alexandria Moulding Inc. are waiting to see if they will be locked out on July 9.
Solid Gains for Shalom Gardens Employees
DATE: 25/06/2012
Grimsby, ON—Members of Niagara Health Care & Service Workers Union, Local 302, employed by Shalom Gardens unanimously ratified a new collective agreement providing wage increases of 5.75 percent over the three-year term.
Helping At-Risk Youth
DATE: 22/06/2012
Sarnia, ON—CLAC made a $1,500 donation recently to the St. Clair Child and Youth Services of Sarnia as part of its Building Communities Together program.
Celebrating Canada's Aboriginal Peoples
DATE: 21/06/2012
June 21 marks the sixteenth annual National Aboriginal Day, a day to celebrate the culture and heritage of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) and the contributions they make to Canada.
SRS Employees Unanimously Support New Contract
DATE: 14/06/2012
Edmonton, AB—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, working in the fabrication branch of Specialized Rigging Services (SRS), voted unanimously in favour of a new collective agreement.
New Agreement Will Make a Difference for Sylvan Employees
DATE: 13/06/2012
Richmond, BC—Warehouse workers employed at the Kingswood branch of Sylvan Distribution Ltd. in Richmond unanimously ratified a new five-year collective agreement.
BCAS Employees Unanimously Ratify Contract
DATE: 12/06/2012
Edmonton, AB—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by BCAS Construction Ltd. unanimously voted in favour of a first collective agreement.
Upper Canada Glass Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 05/06/2012
Richmond Hill, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 52 employed by Upper Canada Glass voted in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
Personal Attendant Care Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 01/06/2012
Oshawa, ON—Personal Attendant Care employees voted unanimously in favour of ratifying a renewed collective agreement that provides wage increases in each year of the three-year term.
EI Changes Need to Put Workers First
DATE: 29/05/2012
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is concerned about amendments to various sections of the Employment Insurance Act as part of Bill C-38 and changes to EI eligibility rules announced recently by Human Resources Minister Diane Finley.
Retirement, Wage Increases for Triton Employees
DATE: 24/05/2012
Lamont, AB—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by Triton Fabrication voted in favour of a new collective agreement providing two percent increases to the retirement package and a four percent increase to base wage rates.
Eight Percent Increase for Matcon Employees
DATE: 23/05/2012
Coquitlam, BC—Members of Construction and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 68, employed by Matcon Excavation voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new three-year contract that provides wage increases of eight percent over the term, along with a more generous allowance for safety gear.
Increases for Westpro Employees
DATE: 22/05/2012
Surrey, BC—Members of General and Allied Workers Union, Local 67, employed by Westpro Infrastructure Ltd. ratified a new two-year agreement that will see wages rise close to five percent over the term, along with increases to vacation pay, benefits, and pension.
Celebrating PSWs
DATE: 19/05/2012
May 19, 2012, marks the third annual personal support worker day in Ontario. It’s a day to remember the important contributions that Ontario’s 90,000 personal support workers (PSWs) make to our communities.
New Contract for Pro Electric Employees
DATE: 15/05/2012
London, ON—Skilled tradespersons working at London based Pro Electric Inc. voted ninety percent in favour of a new three-year collective agreement.
New Agreement for Quinte West Volunteer Firefighters
DATE: 08/05/2012
Quinte West, ON—Mayor John Williams and lead union negotiator Ian DeWaard, CLAC Ontario representative, today announced the signing of a four-year agreement between Quinte West’s volunteer firefighters and the city.
Real Issues for Airport Taxi Drivers Ignored
DATE: 27/04/2012
Re: "Airport taxi drivers to be offered retraining; Course will prep them for transit jobs" (Edmonton Journal, April 17). We are the union representing 250 airport taxi drivers who are about to lose their jobs because of political interference by the City of Edmonton in a private contract between the Edmonton International Airport and its taxi service provider.
Midland Volunteer Firefighters Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 26/04/2012
Midland, ON—Midland’s volunteer firefighters voted over 85 percent in favour of ratifying a renewed collective agreement that will provide them with a 7.5 percent wage increase over the three-year term.
Wage and Retirement Package Increases for Monad Employees
DATE: 25/04/2012
Edmonton—Employees of Monad Industrial Constructors Inc. ratified a collective agreement providing competitive increases to base wage rates that keeps their wages in line with other major industrial contractors.
Solid Gains for Glamorgan and Mayfair Employees
DATE: 24/04/2012
Calgary—Members of Health Care and Service Employees’ Union, Local 301, employed by two long term care facilities in Calgary ratified new three-year collective agreements.
New Contract for General Maintenance Services Employees
DATE: 23/04/2012
Sarnia – Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by General Maintenance Services (GMS) voted to accept a recently negotiated collective agreement.
“Save Bethesda” Fundraising Event
DATE: 19/04/2012
London, ON—The Salvation Army recently issued a challenge to the residents of London and surrounding communities to raise $1.5 million dollars by May 31, 2012, in order to save Bethesda Centre, which provides accommodation, counselling, and support to teenage girls during their pregnancy and after the birth of their babies.
RNs Pleased with New Contract
DATE: 18/04/2012
Lucknow, ON—Registered nurses employed by Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home finally reached settlement on a renewed collective agreement following a long and drawn out negotiation process.
Local 63 Member Wins Top Apprentice in Ironworker Trade
DATE: 14/04/2012
Edmonton—Congratulations to Robert Bjornson, who was honoured last night by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board as the 2011 Top Apprentice in the ironworker trade.
Leacock Employees Renew Collective Agreement
DATE: 11/04/2012
Orillia, ON—Members of Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, employeed by Leacock Care Centre, voted ninety-eight percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
McLean Taylor Employees Show Strong Support for Renewal Agreement
DATE: 09/04/2012
St Marys, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by McLean Taylor recently approved their first renewal collective agreement, with eighty-eight percent voting in favour at the ratification vote.
Airport Taxi Drivers Rally to Save Their Jobs
DATE: 05/04/2012
Edmonton—Taxi drivers responsible for picking up passengers at Edmonton International Airport in Leduc launched a public information campaign today to maintain the current efficient, economical, and safe service they are providing.
Tranquility Place Employees Improve Wages, Preserve Terms
DATE: 04/04/2012
Brantford, ON—A majority of employees at Tranquility Place voted in favour of a new collective agreement providing two percent wage increases in each year of the contract’s three-year term.
Strong Contract Gains Ratified by Flint Employees
DATE: 03/04/2012
Edmonton—Employees of Flint Fabrication and Modularization voted in favour of a new two-year collective agreement that will provide them with an immediate two percent increase to base wage rates along with a one percent increase in employer contributions to the retirement plan.
King Gardens Employees Leave SEIU, Choose CLAC
DATE: 02/04/2012
Mississauga, ON—Employees of King Gardens Retirement Residence voted ninety-one percent in favour of ending their relationship with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and joining the CLAC.
CLAC Comments on Federal Budget
DATE: 29/03/2012
Ottawa—CLAC applauds some measures in the 2012 federal budget, specifically those aimed at assisting working Canadians and their families.
CLAC Raises Ontario Budget Concerns
DATE: 28/03/2012
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is deeply concerned by the Ontario government’s decision to download the bulk of deficit reduction to public sector workers, outlined in yesterday’s provincial budget.
ATS Taxi Drivers Choose CLAC
DATE: 27/03/2012
Edmonton—Taxi drivers working for Airport Taxi Services (ATS) voted overwhelmingly to leave the Teamsters union and join CLAC Local 56.
Welcoming Union Competition in Saskatchewan
DATE: 26/03/2012
Saskatoon—Terry Parker’s assertion in the Journal of Commerce that CLAC is an employer-dominated union was explicitly rejected by both the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board and the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench.
Livingstone Manor Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 23/03/2012
Listowel, ON—Members of Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, employed by Livingstone Manor Retirement Residence voted unanimously in favour of a renewed two-year collective agreement.
New Contract for Daphil Electric Employees
DATE: 22/03/2012
Edmonton—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, members employed by Daphil Electric voted unanimously in favour of a new two-year agreement providing an immediate three percent increase to wages, benefit improvements, and paycheque direct deposit.
PCL Employees Ratify Industry-Leading Agreement
DATE: 21/03/2012
Edmonton—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by PCL Builders Inc. voted 82 percent in favour of ratifying a renewed 32-month collective agreement providing immediate compensation increases of between 2.6 and 5 percent, with an additional 2.2 percent increase in 2013.
Mustang Employees Ratify Renewed Agreement
DATE: 20/03/2012
Calgary—Employees of Mustang Freightways Ltd. will receive wage increases totalling twelve percent over four years following ratification of a renewed collective agreement.
First Agreement Ratified by Pro-V Employees
DATE: 19/03/2012
Edmonton—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed as structural ironworkers, labourers, welders, and pipefitters by Pro-V ratified their first collective agreement.
Employees’ Patience Pays Off
DATE: 16/03/2012
Owen Sound, Ontario—Patience has finally paid off for the employees of Maple View Nursing home.
Labour Board Certifies CLAC in Saskatchewan
DATE: 14/03/2012
Saskatoon—Construction workers in Saskatchewan once again have much-needed choice in union representation after CLAC was granted certification by the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board to represent the employees of five construction companies operating in the province.
Mirtren Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 06/03/2012
Trenton, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 52, employed by Mirtren Contractors Limited, voted in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
Strong Support for Renewed Contract
DATE: 02/03/2012
Coldwater, ON—CLAC members employed by Lafarge-Coldwater voted ninety percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides total package increases of six to nine percent over the contract’s life.
Dr. Paul Wilson Joins CLAC as Research and Education Director
DATE: 01/03/2012
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is pleased to announce Dr. Paul Wilson as the union’s new research and education director.
Aggregate Employees Ratify New Collective Agreement
DATE: 27/02/2012
Brechin, ON—CLAC members employed by Lafarge-Brechin voted seventy-nine percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides total package increases of up to seven percent over the contract’s life.
Jasper Employees in Manitoba Ratify First Contract
DATE: 24/02/2012
Winnipeg—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 152, employed by Jasper Constructors Ltd. in Manitoba have ratified their first collective agreement.
CLAC Concerned about Drummond Report’s Training Recommendations
DATE: 23/02/2012
Mississauga, ON—CLAC supports the Drummond Report’s recommendation to increase the role of union training centres to take on more responsibilities for Ontario apprenticeships but questions an increased role for the College of Trades.
CLAC Supports Extension of Training Tax Credits in BC Budget
DATE: 22/02/2012
Victoria—CLAC is pleased that the government will extend the apprenticeship training tax credit program for an additional three years to encourage employers and apprentices to participate and complete apprenticeship programs in BC.
Kiewit Energy Fabricators Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 22/02/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Kiewit Energy Fabricators Co. recently voted in favour of a new collective agreement.
Drummond Report Potentially Burdens Low-Wage Earners
DATE: 16/02/2012
Mississauga, ON—The comprehensive report released yesterday by the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services, chaired by Don Drummond, thoroughly details many ways the province can reduce expenditures, but its recommendation of a zero wage budget for all public employees has the potential to unfairly burden low-wage earners.
New Contract for Barrett Mechanical Employees
DATE: 14/02/2012
London, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 53 working in the sheet metal division of Barrett Mechanical have accepted terms for a first collective agreement.
Strong Backing for New Contract at Aurora Resthaven
DATE: 10/02/2012
Aurora, ON—Employees of Aurora Resthaven Long Term Care Residence voted ninety-five percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which will provide them with wage increases totaling four percent over the term of the agreement.
Ledcor Fabrication Inc. Employees Renew Collective Agreement
DATE: 09/02/2012
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Ledcor Fabrication Inc. voted eighty-seven percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
Above Average Increases for Kiewit Construction Employees
DATE: 07/02/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by Kiewit Construction Canada Co. operating under K2 Mining on the Kearl Oil Sands Project site voted strongly in favour of accepting a new two-year agreement.
Local 303 Members Request Meeting with MPP to Discuss Closure of Centre
DATE: 03/02/2012
London—Members of Southwestern Ontario Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 303, employed by the Salvation Army Bethesda Centre have requested a meeting with local MPP Chris Bentley to discuss the planned closure of their workplace.
New Contract for Optimum Mechanical Employees
DATE: 03/02/2012
Ottawa—CLAC members employed by Optimum Mechanical Solutions have voted strongly in favour of accepting a renewal collective agreement.
Opposition MPP Consults CLAC on Apprenticeships
DATE: 30/01/2012
Cambridge, ON—Garfield Dunlop, MPP and Opposition Critic for Apprenticeship Reform, recently met with Colin deRaaf, Ontario training director, and Andrew Regnerus, Ontario construction coordinator, to discuss apprenticeship reform.
New Safety Boss Meets with CLAC
DATE: 27/01/2012
Cambridge, ON—George Gritziotis, Ontario’s first chief prevention officer (CPO), met with CLAC’s Ontario provincial construction health and safety committee recently.
Increases for Nason Employees
DATE: 25/01/2012
Edmonton—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, members employed by Nason Contracting Group Ltd. ratified a new collective agreement, which provides compensation increases in the form of tax-free allowance increases as well as base wage increases.
Ledcor Construction Employees Renew Contract
DATE: 24/01/2012
Calgary, AB— Following three weeks of negotiations, Local 63 members employed by Ledcor Construction Limited voted eighty-three percent in favour of a renewed two year collective agreement.
Labour Board Rejects Unions’ Latest Attempt to Block Worker Choice
DATE: 23/01/2012
Sakatoon—The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board dismissed the latest attempt by unions affiliated with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) to stop CLAC from representing construction workers in the province.
Necessities Drive Reaches Out to Disadvantaged Populations
DATE: 19/01/2012
Langley, BC—Approximately 200 bags stuffed with toothpaste, soap, socks, mittens, and other basics were handed out to disadvantaged populations yesterday during the third annual New Year Necessities Drive, sponsored by CLAC and South Fraser Community Services Society.
Pipeline Employees Ratify Industry-Leading Contract
DATE: 18/01/2012
Winnipeg—With an overwhelming yes vote, members of Construction Workers Union, Local 152, employed by North American Pipeline Inc. (NAPI) in Manitoba ratified a first collective agreement providing industry-leading wages.
Grey Cup Comes to CLAC
DATE: 17/01/2012
Langley, BC—The Grey Cup paid a brief visit to CLAC’s Langley office accompanied by Christie Buono, senior coordinator, suite sales and corporate partnership, with the BC Lions.
Inn from the Cold
DATE: 13/01/2012
Calgary—CLAC recently donated $2,500 to Inn from the Cold, a non-profit organization that operates over sixty inns in Calgary to help families in need.
Breaking New Ground for Women in Construction
DATE: 11/01/2012
Edmonton—CLAC has partnered with Women Building Futures (WBF), an Alberta-based organization, to help increase the number of women working in construction.
New Contract for Kiewit Employees
DATE: 10/01/2012
Fort McMurray, AB—Local 63 members employed by Kiewit Energy working on the Kearl oilsands project in Fort McMurray recently ratified a new collective agreement.
Ryder Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 05/01/2012
Edmonton—Local 56 members employed as heavy equipment technicians (HETs) at Ryder Truck Rental voted in favour of a new collective agreement effective January 1, 2012.
CEC Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 04/01/2012
Aurora, ON—Employees of CEC Services voted unanimously in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides total package increases of ten percent over the life of the agreement.
RCWC Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 03/01/2012
Edmonton—Members of Health Care and Service Employees’ Union, Local 301, employed by the Real Canadian Wholesale Club (RCWC) ratified a new collective agreement providing immediate wage increases and retroactivity to October 2010.
Condolences for Fallen Volunteer Firefighter
DATE: 30/12/2011
Hamilton, ON—Members of the Greater Hamilton Volunteer Firefighter Association, Local 911, express heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Dan Botkin, a volunteer firefighter who passed away yesterday in the line of duty in Enderby, BC.
Strong Support for New Contract
DATE: 22/12/2011
Winnipeg—Educational assistants (EAs) employed by Hanover School Division (HSD) and represented by CLAC voted ninety-four percent in favour of a new collective agreement.
New Contract for Triton Transport Employees
DATE: 21/12/2011
Langley, BC— Twenty members of the Transport, Construction and General Workers Union, Local 66, employed by Triton Transport recently ratified a new three-year contract.
First Agreement Ratified by Eckville Manor Employees
DATE: 06/12/2011
Eckville, AB—Members of Health Care and Service Employees’ Union, Local 301, employed by Eckville Manor House voted ninety-five percent in favour of a newly negotiated collective agreement that will run to the end of 2012.
New Agreement for ABB Ber-Mac Employees
DATE: 05/12/2011
Calgary—Following a three-week negotiation process, members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by ABB Ber-Mac voted strongly in favour of ratifying a renewed 24-month collective agreement.
New Local 66 Members on Environmental Cutting Edge
DATE: 01/12/2011
Vancouver—Local 66’s newest members are on the cutting edge of biodiversity and eco-harvesting.
CLAC Surpasses 2,000th Certification
DATE: 29/11/2011
Mississauga, ON—CLAC recently received its 2,000th certificate issued by a labour board. The milestone represents organizing of Canadian workplaces into bargaining units by CLAC since its founding in 1952.
Old Labour Tries to Oust CLAC from ITUC
DATE: 25/11/2011
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is outraged at the decision of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) to suspend CLAC’s membership for presenting itself as an alternative trade union in Canada.
Increases for Plumbers at GML Mechanical
DATE: 22/11/2011
Vancouver—CLAC members employed by GML Mechanical have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new two-year contract.
OE Agent Conducts CLAC Drive-by Smear
DATE: 21/11/2011
Shame on Darryl Wilcox for failing to disclose that he is a business agent for the Operating Engineers union. Wilcox used an attack on Premier Wall as an excuse for a drive-by smear of CLAC in a letter to the Saskatoon Star Phoenix (November 17, 2011).
Royal Ready-Mix Workers Cement Solid Collective Agreement
DATE: 18/11/2011
Mississauga, ON—In a unanimous vote, members of Construction Workers Local 52 ratified a new collective agreement with Royal Ready Mix Inc.
Leading Healthcare Agreement Ratified by Overwhelming Majority
DATE: 17/11/2011
Mississauga, ON—Over six hundred CLAC members working at five different long term care facilities in Ontario voted ninety-seven percent in favour of a renewed twenty-eight month collective agreement with their employer, Revera Inc. (Briarwood).
Eight Percent Increase for Ledcor Alberta Limited Employees
DATE: 15/11/2011
Edmonton—Employees of Ledcor Alberta Limited's facility in Edmonton voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement that will provide them with an average wage and benefit increase of just over eight percent in year one of the contract.
Sheet Metal Workers Employed by Good Mechanical Join CLAC
DATE: 11/11/2011
Ottawa—Sheet metal workers employed by Good Mechanical have now made official the decision to leave the Sheet Metal Workers International Union, Local 47, to become members of CLAC.
Significant Gains for Auto-Motion Shade Employees
DATE: 10/11/2011
Markham, ON—CLAC members employed by Auto-Motion Shade voted unanimously in favour of a renewed three-year collective agreement, which provides total wage increases of 6.75 percent over the term.
Wage and Pension Gains for JV Driver Fabricators Employees
DATE: 08/11/2011
Edmonton—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by JV Driver Fabricators Inc. ratified a new collective agreement with a sixty percent majority.
Strong Gains for First Truck Employees
DATE: 07/11/2011
Edmonton—Employees of First Truck Centre Edmonton voted strongly in favour of a new two-year collective agreement, effective November 1, 2011.
Craig Bromell Joins CLAC as Strategic Advisor
DATE: 04/11/2011
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is pleased to announce that Craig Bromell has joined the union as a strategic advisor to provide assistance with developing organizing opportunities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Alexandria Moulding Employees Choose CLAC
DATE: 04/11/2011
Alexandria, ON—Unionized employees of Moulure Alexandria Moulding chose to do away with their old union and become members of CLAC.
CLAC Pickets Demand More Time for Senior Care
DATE: 03/11/2011
RIDGETOWN, ON—Healthcare workers at The Village on the Ridge, a long term care home, along with the family members of residents, protested cuts to personal support worker (PSW) hours made by the home.
BC Community Services Sector Workers Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 27/10/2011
Langley, BC—Hundreds of Service, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 501, members working in the community services sector (CSS) across the province voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement.
Donald’s Fine Foods Employees Join Local 501
DATE: 25/10/2011
Vancouver—Employees of Donald’s Fine Foods have chosen Service, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 501, to represent them in their workplace.
Penn-Co Construction Employees Ratify Renewed Agreement
DATE: 24/10/2011
Winnipeg—Members of Construction Workers Union, Local 152, employed by Penn-Co Construction Canada Limited, recently voted strongly in favour of a new collective agreement.
CLAC wants Canadians before TFWs
DATE: 20/10/2011
Fort McMurray, AB—Recent claims made in the media by Local 110 of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers that 200 Canadians have been replaced by temporary foreign workers (TFWs) on a major project in the oilsands were motivated primarily by competition between unions.
Holland Christian Homes Employees Renew Collective Agreement
DATE: 20/10/2011
Brampton, ON—Members of Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, employed by Holland Christian Homes voted seventy-four percent in favour of a renewed collective agreement.
Saskatchewan Court Rules in CLAC’s Favour
DATE: 19/10/2011
Saskatoon—After a lengthy wait, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench recently rendered its decision on a judicial review application by unions trying to stop CLAC from exercising its democratic right to represent construction workers in Saskatchewan.
Three Ontario Residents Win CLAC Scholarships
DATE: 19/10/2011
Mississauga, ON—Danielle Decloe, Victoria Thorburn, and Mandi Lee were each awarded a $1,500 CLAC scholarship to use toward their post-secondary education.
Local 501 Members Staff Unique Home in BC
DATE: 18/10/2011
Vernon, BC—Members of Service, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 501, have begun work at The Caring House, a unique home providing hospice for family and friends of loved ones who receive medical treatment at local hospitals or care facilities.
Retirement Home Employees’ Wages Catch Up with CLAC Contract
DATE: 17/10/2011
Chatham, ON—Service employees working at Residence on the Thames voted unanimously in favour of a new three-year collective agreement, which provides them with an immediate wage catch-up of $1.00 per hour and annual wage increases totalling eight percent over the next three years.
CLAC Awards Three $1,500 Scholarships to BC Residents
DATE: 14/10/2011
Vancouver—Jenson Leung, Brenda Rogers, and Cherie Jackson have each won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship toward furthering their post-secondary education.
Postma Concrete Employees Ratify Renewed Contract
DATE: 13/10/2011
Wyoming, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by Postma Concrete Forming have accepted terms for a renewed collective agreement, which provides them with annual increases to wage rates and pension contributions.
Increases for Home Care RPNs
DATE: 12/10/2011
Chatham, ON—Registered practical nurses employed by the Chatham Kent Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) voted unanimously in favour of a new two-year collective agreement.
Heyink Workers Ratify First Contract
DATE: 11/10/2011
Chatham, ON—Construction Workers Local 53 members employed by Henry Heyink Construction Ltd. voted eighty-eight percent in favour of ratifying their first collective agreement.
CLAC Donates Land to Habitat for Humanity
DATE: 07/10/2011
Chatham, ON—Habitat for Humanity will be building its first home in the Chatham-Kent region on a lot donated by CLAC.
Kara Frehlich Wins Frank Kooger Skills Canada Award
DATE: 06/10/2011
Calgary—Local 63 member Kara Frehlich has won the $2,000 Frank Kooger Skills Canada Award, which CLAC awards annually to a registered apprentice who has advanced to the provincial or territorial Skills Canada competition.
Engineering Student Receives CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 05/10/2011
Calgary—Graham Howard has won one of twelve $1,500 scholarships awarded annually by CLAC to members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
ABB Ber-Mac employees perform electrical instrumentation and technician work all across the province of Alberta.
Graham is currently in his third year studying electrical engineering at the University of Calgary. He has been a member of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, for six years.
Graham works for ABB Ber-Mac as a journeyperson electrician during the summer while he is not at university. He earned his journeyperson ticket in 2008 and is continuing his studies to become an electrical engineer.
“It’s great that CLAC gives out these scholarships,” says Graham. “This will really help out with books and tuition at school.”
Three Manitoba Residents Win CLAC Scholarships
DATE: 04/10/2011
Winnipeg—Nathan MacKrith, Heidi Wiebe, and Dustin Peters have each won $1,500 scholarships toward their post-secondary education.
Saskatoon Pharmacy Student Receives CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 03/10/2011
Saskatoon, SK—Ariane Lewis, a member of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, has won one of twelve $1,500 scholarships awarded annually by CLAC to members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
Mr. Electric Employees Join CLAC, Ratify First Agreement
DATE: 28/09/2011
Ottawa—Employees of the Ottawa location of Mr. Electric voted unanimously in favour of accepting a three-year first collective agreement.
Nursing Student Receives Scholarship
DATE: 23/09/2011
Edmonton—Daniel Drozak of Edmonton has won a $1,500 scholarship from CLAC.
CLAC Sponsors Learning Excellence Program
DATE: 22/09/2011
Fort McMurray, AB—CLAC has teamed up with the Edge School Skill Academy to bring a new learning excellence program to the Fort McMurray community.
Seniors Need to Be the Priority, Not Paperwork, Says CLAC
DATE: 20/09/2011
London—CLAC added its voice to the growing chorus calling on the Ontario government to increase funding for senior care at a protest held today outside the London constituency office of the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
Patience, Patience
DATE: 19/09/2011
CLAC’s return to Saskatchewan started in earnest just over a year ago. The past year has been one of new beginnings and a whirlwind of activity—not to mention an exercise in patience.
Rebuilding Lives
DATE: 16/09/2011
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit with a devastating earthquake.Hundreds of thousands of people were killed that day—most of them by falling buildings.
St. Andrew’s Employees Receive Increases
DATE: 09/09/2011
Chatham, ON – Employees of St. Andrew’s Residence, a retirement home, ratified a new contract, which will give them increased wages and improved benefits.
Flint Industrial Construction Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 29/08/2011
Fort McMurry—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, members employed by Flint Industrial Construction Limited recently ratified a new collective agreement.
CLAC Saskatchewan Director Featured on the John Gormley Show
DATE: 28/08/2011
Want to learn more about CLAC’s modern and progressive style of unionism and why it is the better way for Saskatchewan workers?
PC Compression Employees Make Gains with New Contract
DATE: 27/08/2011
Edmonton—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, members employed by PC Compression voted in favour of a new two-year contract.
Jack Layton—Inspiring Politician, Strong Labour Advocate
DATE: 23/08/2011
CLAC expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jack Layton, leader of the Official Opposition and the New Democratic Party.
CLAC Members to Build Major Ontario Tunnel Project
DATE: 19/08/2011
Mississauga, ON—Strabag Inc., whose employees are represented by Construction Workers Local 52, has been awarded the contract for construction of the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer (SeC) project that will serve York and Durham regions.
Strong Gains for Whispering Pines Employees
DATE: 15/08/2011
Barrie, ON—Employees of Whispering Pines Retirement Residence, represented by Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, voted unanimously in favour of a new three-year collective agreement, which provides a general wage increase of seven percent for all classifications over the term.
New Contract for Citadel Care Employees
DATE: 11/08/2011
St. Albert, AB—Members of Health Care and Service Employees’ Union, Local 301, employed by Citadel Care Centre voted strongly in favour of a two-year collective agreement, which provides wage increases of three percent.
New Contract for Employees of JV Driver Steel Shop
DATE: 08/08/2011
Edmonton—Local 56 members employed by JV Driver Steel Shop voted strongly in favour of a new collective agreement, which became effective August 1, 2011.
Increases for Pyramid Employees
DATE: 03/08/2011
Edmonton—Local 63 members employed by Pyramid Corporation ratified a new agreement providing a four percent increase to base wage rates and an increase to the pension contributions.
CLAC Alberta Training Receives International Award
DATE: 21/07/2011
Edmonton—CLAC Alberta Training received the Award of Training Excellence by the Scaffold Industry Association – Accredited Training Institute (SIA–ATI) yesterday at the institute’s annual international conference, held in Minneapolis.
Lode-King Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 19/07/2011
Winnipeg—Employees of Lode-King Industries, a grain trailer and flat-deck manufacturer, working at the company’s plants in Winkler, Manitoba, voted in favour of a new collective agreement.
CLAC Mourns Passing of Gerald Vandezande
DATE: 18/07/2011
Mississauga, ON—CLAC mourns the recent passing of Gerald Vandezande, who served as the union’s executive secretary from 1966 until 1972 and as editor of The Guide from 1959 to 1972.
Eckville Manor House and Lion’s Golden Villas Employees Join Local 301
DATE: 12/07/2011
Eckville, AB—On July 6, auxiliary nursing and general support services employees at Eckville Manor House and Lion’s Golden Villas voted in favour of joining Health Care and Service Employees Union, Local 301.
First Collective Agreement for Tomlinson Pembroke Employees
DATE: 11/07/2011
Pembroke, ON—Employees of Tomlinson Environmental Services voted overwhelmingly in favour of a first collective agreement.
Gisborne Employees Vote in Favour of New Contract
DATE: 08/07/2011
Grande Cache, AB—Employees of Gisborne Industrial Construction Ltd. working near Grande Cache voted in favour of a new collective agreement negotiated by Construction Workers Union, Local 63.
JVD Energy Employees Choose CLAC
DATE: 07/07/2011
Edmonton—Insulators and reinforcing ironworkers working for JVD Energy Inc. recently voted in favour of joining CLAC through the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
Marnoch Electric Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 06/07/2011
Barrie, ON—Employees of Marnoch Electrical Services Inc. recently ratified their first collective agreement negotiated by Construction Workers Local 52.
Retroactive Increases for CUC Employees
DATE: 27/06/2011
Calgary—Local 63 members employed by Canadian Utility Construction Corp. in Calgary ratified a new three-year collective agreement providing wage increases retroactive to May 1, 2011.
PCL Roadwork Employees Join Local 63
DATE: 24/06/2011
Calgary—Construction Workers Union, Local 63, is pleased to announce that employees of PCL Builders Inc. working in the roadbuilding sector have joined the union.
Skyway Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 23/06/2011
Calgary—Local 63 members employed by Skyway Canada Ltd. ratified a new thirty-two month collective agreement providing substantial wage increases of more than ten percent over the term.
New Contract for Integral Employees
DATE: 17/06/2011
Fort McMurray, AB—Local 63 members employed by Integral Energy Services Ltd. working in the Wood Buffalo area recently voted ninety-eight percent in favour of accepting a new two-year collective agreement.
OEM Employees Stay with Local 56
DATE: 14/06/2011
Edmonton—After nearly seven years of legal battles—which even knocked on the door of the Supreme Court of Canada—employees of OEM Remanufacturing in Edmonton have chosen to keep Local 56 as their union.
Jasper Employees Choose CLAC
DATE: 06/06/2011
Winnipeg—Construction Workers Union, Local 152, welcomes employees of Jasper Constructors Ltd. into the local.
Run for Water
DATE: 02/06/2011
Langley, BC—CLAC’s Wellness Program team hosted a water table at the Run for Water event, held on May 29 in Abbotsford, to support clean water projects in Ethiopia.
Cornerstone Employees Vote Decisively in Favour of New Contract
DATE: 01/06/2011
Bonnyville, AB—Employees of Cornerstone Industrial Ltd. voted decisively in favour of a new collective agreement that will provide them with wage increases totalling 8.49 percent over the two-and-a-half-year term.
Good Balance, Good Pay for Local 6 Members
DATE: 30/05/2011
Grimsby, ON—A strong majority of Construction Workers Local 6 members voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement, which provides wage increases of over $3.00 per hour for skilled labourers over the term.
New Agreement for JVD Installations Employees
DATE: 27/05/2011
Fort McMurray, AB—Forty-seven members of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, employed by JVD Installations Inc. working on a maintenance project near Fort McMurray voted eighty-five percent in favour of a new maintenance collective agreement negotiated between the local and the company.
New Contract for Concrete Systems Employees
DATE: 26/05/2011
Sarnia, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 53 employed by Concrete Systems accepted terms for a renewed three-year collective agreement providing increases to wage rates and pension contributions in each year.
Bayview Mechanics Sign Up With CLAC
DATE: 25/05/2011
Winnipeg—Mechanics employed by Bayview Construction Ltd. recently chose representation with CLAC.
JVD Energy Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 24/05/2011
Edmonton—The forty-six employees of JVD Energy Inc. working at two construction sites in Alberta recently voted eighty percent in favour of a new collective agreement negotiated between Construction Workers Union, Local 63, and the company.
New Contract for Redimix Workers
DATE: 20/05/2011
Mississauga, ON—Following six months of intense negotiations, CLAC members employed by Ontario Redimix recently ratified a new agreement.
Corrcoat Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 19/05/2011
Langley, BC—Members of Construction and Allied Workers’ Union, Local 68, employed by Corrcoat Services Inc. in Surrey, BC, recently voted in favour of a three-year collective agreement that provides wage increases of six percent.
Topline Employees Choose CLAC
DATE: 18/05/2011
Sault Ste. Marie, ON—In a vote conducted by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) yesterday, employees of Topline Electric Limited chose Construction Workers Local 52 over the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) by a margin of sixteen to two.
Annual CLAC BC Golf Tournament
DATE: 04/05/2011
The thirteenth annual CLAC BC golf tournament will take place on Saturday, July 23.
Brampton Brick Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 02/05/2011
Brampton, ON—Employees of Brampton Brick Limited voted overwhelmingly in favour of a renewed three-year agreement providing wage increases for all employees as well as increases to safety wear, pension, and various premiums for different shifts and responsibilities.
Heyink Workers Choose CLAC
DATE: 29/04/2011
Chatham, ON—At a vote conducted by the Ontario Labour Relations Board, workers at Henry Heyink Construction Ltd. rejected the Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) and chose CLAC Construction Workers Local 53 as their union by a significant majority.
New Contract for Aramark Employees
DATE: 29/04/2011
Fort McMurray, AB—Members of Health Care and Service Employees Union, Local 301, employed by Aramark Remote Services overwhelmingly accepted terms for a renewed collective agreement.
CLAC Members Honoured as Top Apprentices
DATE: 27/04/2011
Edmonton—Local 63 members Everett Dana and Travis Maguire were honoured as Top Apprentices and outstanding performers in their trades at the fourteenth annual Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Awards.
New Contract for Employees at Art Concrete Forming
DATE: 20/04/2011
Sarnia, ON—Members of Construction Workers Local 53 employed by ART Concrete Forming Ltd. accepted terms for a renewed collective agreement.
Prairie Stewards Conference
DATE: 14/04/2011
Banff, AB—Every year CLAC holds a stewards conference for all stewards in the Prairie provinces. We do this for two reasons: we want to say thank you for all the hard work stewards do, and we want to equip them by providing training and education sessions.
Frustrated Retirement Home Workers Switch to CLAC
DATE: 08/04/2011
Chatham, ON—At a vote conducted today by the Ontario Labour Relations Board, workers at Residence on the Thames overwhelmingly voted to switch from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) to CLAC.
Arbitration Award Addresses Consent Concerns
DATE: 08/04/2011
Mississauga, ON—The last thing employees need to be worrying about when they’re sick is whether their privacy is being violated without their consent. A recent ground-breaking arbitration decision ensures they won’t have to.
Competitive Agreement for Executive Inn Employees
DATE: 04/04/2011
Vancouver—Local 501 members working at four hotels in the Executive Inn Hotel chain in the Vancouver area recently voted in favour of a new four-year contract, which provides increases totalling over six percent.
MCL Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 01/04/2011
Edmonton—Employees of MCL Power Inc. working in the greater Edmonton area recently voted 91 percent in favour of accepting a new two-year collective agreement negotiated by Construction Workers Union, Local 63.
CLAC Dismisses Ontario Budget as Electioneering
DATE: 30/03/2011
Toronto—CLAC was disappointed with the Ontario government’s 2011 budget viewing the 300 pages as more of an election platform than a budget that helps Ontarians trying to cope with the effects of the economic recovery.
Rigging Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 29/03/2011
Edmonton—Employees of Specialized Rigging Services Ltd. working in Alberta recently voted in favour of accepting a new collective agreement.
First Contract for Clarke Construction Employees
DATE: 22/03/2011
Chatham, ON—Employees of Clarke Construction Inc., who recently joined Construction Workers Local 53, ratified their first collective agreement.
Fallen Heroes
DATE: 18/03/2011
Listowel, ON—Members of two Ontario volunteer firefighter associations affiliated with the CLAC, Local 911 and 920, express heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of Raymond Walter and Kenneth Rea, two volunteer firefighters who passed away yesterday in Listowel in the line of duty.
CLAC Applauds Rise in BC Minimum Wage
DATE: 18/03/2011
Vancouver—CLAC supports Premier Christy Clark’s announcement that BC’s minimum wage will rise to $10.25 an hour by May 1, 2012.
Bus Drivers Ratify Agreement
DATE: 17/03/2011
Winnipeg—CLAC negotiated a new collective agreement with significant increases for bus drivers employed by the Garden Valley School Division in Winkler, Manitoba.
CLAC Welcomes Improvements to TFW Program
DATE: 14/03/2011
Mississauga, ON—On April 1, 2011, new rules will come into effect for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, administered by Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC).
JJM Workers Ratify Agreement
DATE: 11/03/2011
Langley, BC—Following lengthy negotiations, Local 67 members employed by JJM Construction Ltd., based in Delta, ratified a new three-year agreement that provides wage increases of six percent over the term.
New Contract for Chatham Retirement Resort Employees
DATE: 08/03/2011
Chatham, ON—Chatham Retirement Resort employees ratified a new three-year renewal collective agreement providing an average wage raise of 5.5 percent over the term as well as increases to benefits coverage, pager allowance, and uniform allowance.
Huge Gains for Universal Employees
DATE: 07/03/2011
Brampton, ON—Employees of Universal Fire Systems voted unanimously in favour of a settlement negotiated on their behalf by Construction Workers Local 52.
Kile Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 04/03/2011
Aurora, ON—Construction Workers Local 52 members employed by Kile Contr. Inc., an underground utility contractor, voted unanimously in favour of a renewed three-year collective agreement, which provides wage increases of 13 to 15 percent over the term and increases to the pension plan.
Chartwell Employees Ratify Solid First Agreement
DATE: 03/03/2011
Brampton, ON—Employees of Greenway Retirement Village voted 85 percent in favour of a first collective agreement negotiated on their behalf by Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304.
First Agreement at Lacombe Lodge
DATE: 02/03/2011
Lacombe, AB—Local 301 members employed at the Lacombe Lodge, a retirement home, approved a newly negotiated collective agreement that will run to the end of 2012.
CLAC Hosts DigSafe BC! Workshop
DATE: 01/03/2011
Langley, BC—In partnership with Kiewit Construction, CLAC hosted a DigSafe BC! workshop at its Langley Training Centre. Seventy-five participants learned how to avoid buried pipelines, cables, and other underground infrastructure.
CEC Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 28/02/2011
Aurora, ON—Employees of CEC Mechanical voted in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides total package increases of over 8.5 percent.
CLAC Representative Appointed to Labour Board
DATE: 25/02/2011
Edmonton¾CLAC is pleased to announce that the Alberta government has appointed Derek Schreiber, a long-time CLAC representative, to the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
Rockwell Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 24/02/2011
Toronto—Employees of Rockwell Site Works voted unanimously in favour of a renewed collective agreement, which provides a total package increase of over 16 percent.
New Contract for JMR Electric Employees
DATE: 22/02/2011
Exeter, ON—Employees of JMR Electric Ltd. voted 75 percent in favour of a settlement negotiated on their behalf by Construction Workers Local 53.
Good News in Tough Times
DATE: 17/02/2011
Listowel, ON—Employees of Livingstone Manor Retirement Home, represented by Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, voted unanimously to accept the conditions of a one-year renewed collective agreement providing them with a two percent wage increase.
CLAC Wins Decisive Victory in Saskatchewan
DATE: 16/02/2011
Saskatoon—The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board handed CLAC a clear victory by dismissing all of the applications by Old Labour unions to delay CLAC certifications of bargaining units in Saskatchewan.
Poly Party Raid Fails
DATE: 08/02/2011
Langley, BC—In a scathing decision rendered by Vice Chair Topalian, the BC Labour Relations Board dismissed an application for certification by a poly party of the Operating Engineers and the Labourers. The two US-based unions attempted to raid CLAC members at Pedre Contractors, a long time Local 68 signatory company.
CLAC Pickets to Demand More Time for Seniors Care
DATE: 07/02/2011
Chatham, ON—CLAC members who work in long term care will form information pickets this Friday at long term care homes in Sarnia, Paris, Owen Sound, and St. Catharines to protest the Ontario government’s failure to provide enough funding to allow seniors 3.5 hours of personal care each day.
Chartwell Employees Ratify Solid First Agreement
DATE: 27/01/2011
Oakville, ON—Employees of Chartwell Classic Oakville voted unanimously in favour of a first collective agreement negotiated on their behalf by their union, Health Care and Service Workers Union, Local 304, affiliated with CLAC.
Workers at the Hartford Ratify New Contract
DATE: 26/01/2011
Ottawa—Workers at the Hartford Retirement Centre in Morrisburg, Ontario, have a new union and a new union contract. Approximately 20 workers employed as attendants at the retirement residence voted last February to join CLAC.
Change for the Better
DATE: 26/01/2011
Stratford, ON—The 25 employees of Anne Hatheway Residence, a retirement home, recently left the Ontario Federation of Healthcare Workers union in favour of Grand River Valley Health Care Employees Union, Local 305, affiliated with CLAC.
Sylvan Lake Lodge Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 21/01/2011
Calgary—Local 301 members employed by Sylvan Lake Lodge, a seniors home, strongly endorsed a new collective agreement. The contract provides wage increases for all employees, shoe and clothing allowances, and significant improvements in benefits for casual employees.
Agreement Ratified at Cormode and Dickson
DATE: 19/01/2011
Edmonton—Employees of Cormode and Dickson Construction working in Alberta recently voted in favour of accepting a new collective agreement negotiated between CLAC and the company.
National Post features CLAC projects
DATE: 11/01/2011
A story in the National Post on building Canadian infrastructure includes mention of the Port Mann Bridge/Highway One project and the roof replacement of BC Place, two projects being built by CLAC members. Link to story.
Rogers Arena Employees Ratify New Contract
DATE: 07/01/2011
Vancouver—CLAC members who work at Rogers Arena for Vancouver Arena Limited Partnership (also known as Canucks Sports and Entertainment) voted in favour of a new four-year contract. The agreement includes wage increases of 12 percent over the term and improvements to sick leave and vacation benefits. Security personnel also are now eligible for a bonus to offset the cost of annual security licensing.
Regency Employees Reject SEIU, Choose CLAC
DATE: 06/01/2011
Mississauga, ON—Employees of Regency Retirement Residence in Mississauga voted unanimously in favour of ending their relationship with SEIU and joining CLAC. “We knew there were concerns about a lack of representation and poor service from SEIU,” says Jonathan Schat, CLAC Ontario representative. “But we did not anticipate winning the vote in such a decisive manner.”
Vision ’74 Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 05/01/2011
Sarnia, ON—Employees of Vision ’74 Rest Home voted unanimously to accept a two-year renewal collective agreement yesterday. The employees are members of Southwestern Ontario Health Care and Service Workers Local 303.
CLAC Auction Raises Money for Food Bank
DATE: 04/01/2011
Calgary—A closed bid auction for four tickets to the NHL Heritage Classic game between the Calgary Flames and the Montreal Canadiens netted $412 for the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank. The tickets were part of the season ticket packages CLAC’s Calgary office buys every year and then sells to CLAC members at cost. Due to the popularity of the Heritage Classic game, which will take place outdoors at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on February 20, 2011, a closed bid auction was held. Congratulations to the CLAC members with the winning bid, and thanks to all members for your bids in support of a great cause!
Lacombe Lodge Employees Choose CLAC Over UFCW
DATE: 17/12/2010
Lacombe, AB—Employees at Lacombe Senior Citizens Lodge voted unanimously in favour of CLAC representing them as their union earlier this afternoon. CLAC came out on top over the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in a vote conducted under the supervision of the Alberta Labour Relations Board. The Lacombe Lodge employees will become members of Health Care and Service Employees Union, Local 301, affiliated with CLAC.
CLAC Appoints New Fort McMurray Regional Director
DATE: 17/12/2010
Fort McMurray—CLAC is pleased to announce that Jayson Bueckert has been appointed as the union’s new regional director for Fort McMurray. Bueckert is filling the post vacated by Wayne Prins who recently was appointed CLAC’s Prairies director.
CLAC Holds Charity Event for South Fraser Community Services
DATE: 09/12/2010
Langley – The second annual CLAC charity event was held Wednesday at the CLAC office with a dozen staff and volunteers from South Fraser Community Centre in Surrey and CLAC employees filling over a hundred bags with tooth paste, soap, socks, mittens and other essentials which will be given out to the clients who frequent the Centre.
CLAC Apprentices Win Multiple Awards
DATE: 30/11/2010
Edmonton—CLAC apprentices enjoyed a successful evening at the 10th annual Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) celebration in Edmonton winning a number of awards. Close to 300 Alberta apprentices spanning 28 diverse trades were recognized for their individual achievements. Each apprentice was rewarded with a $1,000 scholarship, provided by industry stakeholders.
Jessica Jones Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 25/11/2010
Cambridge, ON—Jessica Jones of Hamilton has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Jessica is enrolled in the honours kinesiology co-op program at the University of Waterloo. Her mother, Mary Rose Jones, works at the Pine Villa Nursing Home as a personal support worker in Stoney Creek and serves as a steward.
Mandi Lee Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 24/11/2010
Grimsby, ON—Mandi Lee of Hagersville has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Mandi is enrolled at Mohawk College in Hamilton to obtain her practical nursing degree. She works at the Riviera Retirement Lodge in Caledonia as a personal support worker and serves as a steward.
Brenda Rogers Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 23/11/2010
Langley, BC—Brenda Rogers of Coquitlam has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Brenda is enrolled in the human resource management program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC. She works at Canucks Sports and Entertainment as an event host at Rogers Arena.
Allison Blackmore Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 22/11/2010
Grimsby, ON—Allison Blackmore of Paris, Ontario, has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Allison is enrolled at the Ontario College of Arts and Design. Her mother, Dianne Millward, works as a personal support worker in long term health care at Telfer Place in Paris.
Francesco Runco Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 21/11/2010
Edmonton—Francesco Runco of Edmonton has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Francesco is studying architectural technology at the Northern Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. Francesco’s mother, Debbie Runco, is an operations senior specialist at Save-On Foods and she serves on the CLAC Alberta Training Trust Fund committee.
Megan Mclaren Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 20/11/2010
Edmonton—Megan McLaren of Edmonton has won a $1,500 CLAC scholarship. Megan is attending Selkirk College taking an associate of arts degree. She works as a customer service specialist at the Summerside Save-On Foods store in Edmonton and serves as a steward.
CLAC Disappointed with Ontario Government’s Economic Update
DATE: 19/11/2010
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is disappointed with the Ontario government’s latest statement on the state of province’s economic situation. “Working families were looking forward to better news about Ontario’s future but instead were presented with information about renewable energy, pension reform, and the sale of 20 percent of the government’s stake in General Motors,” says Hank Beekhuis, CLAC’s Ontario director. “Ontario families were expecting help with increasing costs due to electricity hikes and the harmonized sales tax and instead heard about the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB).”
Winkler Students Win CLAC Scholarships
DATE: 19/11/2010
Winnipeg—Three students from Winkler have each won $1,500 scholarships from CLAC. Jaclyn Peters is enrolled in the bachelor of science program at the University of Manitoba. Her mother, Margaret Peters, works as an educational assistant in the Garden Valley School Division in Winkler and serves as steward. She is also the secretary of Education, Service and Health Care Union (CLAC), Local 306.
CLAC Calls for Rise in BC Minimum Wage
DATE: 17/11/2010
Delegates to CLAC's 2010 National Convention, which was held in BC recently, voted overwhelmingly to call on the BC government to raise the minimum wage to $10.25 per hour followed by annual cost of living adjustments.
Esther Campbell Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 16/11/2010
Abbotsford, BC—Esther Campbell of Abbotsford has won a $1,500 scholarship from CLAC. Esther is attending the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford and is enrolled in the bachelor of science in physics and psychology degree program. She works as a resource program worker at Bethesda Christian Association, a group home for disabled individuals.
Ryan Christison Wins CLAC Scholarship
DATE: 12/11/2010
Langley, BC— Ryan Christison of Abbotsford has won a $1,500 scholarship from CLAC. Ryan currently works at Associated Veterinary Purchasing in Abbotsford and is a former steward at the facility. He is enrolled in a master of arts in interdisciplinary humanities program at Trinity Western University in Langley.
CLAC Appoints Wayne Prins Prairies Director
DATE: 11/11/2010
Edmonton—CLAC has appointed Wayne Prins as its new Prairies director responsible for CLAC operations in Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Prins most recently served as CLAC's Fort McMurray director. He moved to the city in 2004 as CLAC's first representative in the area and opened the union's Fort McMurray office. CLAC now represents more than half of all workers constructing oilsands facilities in the region.
CLAC Says Arbitration System Is Not Broken
DATE: 10/11/2010
Increasingly, we hear calls from the public for the Ontario government to rein in arbitrators. The public is upset that recent rulings give wage increases to public sector workers despite the government’s wage freeze. This knee jerk reaction against arbitrators is totally misplaced.
New Agreement for Ryder Employees
DATE: 01/11/2010
Edmonton—Local 56 members working in Ryder Truck Rental’s maintenance shop approved a newly negotiated collective agreement that runs to the end of 2011. The members repair and maintain Ryder’s fleet of lease and rental vehicles in and around Edmonton.
New Contract for Employees at Kent-Erie Glass
DATE: 25/10/2010
Chatham, ON—With unanimous support, employees of Chatham-based Kent Erie Glass voted to ratify the contract settlement negotiated on their behalf by Construction Workers Local 53. The three-year contract provides wage increases for journeypersons of $1.65 per hour over the term of the agreement. A more significant key in the settlement for the employees is a considerable increase in pension funding. Employees will see the hourly employer contribution to employee pensions rise from the present rate of $1.90 per hour worked to $2.25 per hour worked.
Wabi Employees Ratify Contract
DATE: 21/10/2010
Edmonton—Employees of KBR Wabi Ltd. working in Alberta recently voted in favour of accepting a collective agreement negotiated between CLAC and the company. The new contract includes a two percent increase to base wage rates effective September 1, 2010, an additional two percent increase scheduled for February 27, 2011, and a wage review September 1, 2011. KBR Wabi employees work on oil and gas industrial construction sector projects.
Let Union Members Decide for Themselves
DATE: 20/10/2010
Mississauga, ON—CLAC is calling on all Ontario unions to stay out of politics and let their members decide for themselves in the Toronto mayoralty race. "Unions have no business endorsing political candidates, and even less business making significant financial contributions to campaigns," says Hank Beekhuis, Ontario director.
Alberta Automatic Employees Ratify Agreement
DATE: 18/10/2010
Edmonton—Employees of Alberta Automatic Sprinklers Ltd. recently voted in favour of accepting a new collective agreement negotiated between CLAC and the company. The contract includes a 3.5 percent increase to base wage rates effective October 1, 2010, and a 1.3 percent increase to the retirement plan. Alberta Automatic is involved in installing fire suppression sprinkler systems on numerous construction projects in Alberta.
Solidarnosc Invites CLAC to Poland for 30th Anniversary Celebration
DATE: 15/10/2010
Mississauga, ON—The Polish trade union Solidarnosc has invited CLAC, a long-time supporter, to join in celebrations in Poland to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding at the Gdansk shipyard. Executive Director Dick Heinen will be travelling to Poland to honour Solidarnosc, the first non-communist party-controlled trade union in a Warsaw Pact country and a key player in delivering freedom and democracy to Eastern Europe.
Link Employees Ratify New Agreement
DATE: 04/10/2010
Edmonton—Employees of Link Scaffold Services Inc. working in and around Edmonton recently voted 80 percent in favour of accepting a new collective agreement negotiated between Local 63 and the company. As of October 1, 2010, base wage rates increased by 3.8 percent for employees working outside of the Wood Buffalo region (Fort McMurray), with higher rates for those working in Wood Buffalo. All employees will receive an additional two percent increase in March 2011.
CLAC Takes Part in Oilsands Information Tour
DATE: 30/09/2010
CLAC was recruited by the Alberta government to help explain the economic and social benefits of developing the Alberta oilsands and the efforts being undertaken to minimize the environmental impact. Wayne Prins, Fort McMurray director, accompanied several Alberta cabinet ministers recently on an information tour of Ontario. With more than 6,000 members working in the Fort McMurray and Cold Lake regions, CLAC has a unique, first hand perspective on the impact of the oilsands development on Canadian workers and the economy.
RPNs Ratify First Contract
DATE: 26/08/2010
Grimsby, ON—Registered practical nurses employed by Shalom Gardens voted unanimously in favour of their first collective agreement. In addition to the job security they were seeking when they joined CLAC, these nurses' wages will increase to $21.50 per hour in May 2008. A responsibility premium was also negotiated into the competitive package.
Teleflex Workers Choose CLAC
DATE: 26/07/2010
Langley, BC—Workers employed by Teleflex Canada in Richmond voted to choose CLAC to represent them as their union today. CLAC came out on top over the Steelworkers in a vote count conducted under the supervision of the BC Labour Relations Board. The Teleflex workers will become members of the Service, Health and allied Workers’ Union, Local 501, affiliated with CLAC.
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