Unifor attains settlement on VIA Rail’s concessions – Bargaining moves to economic demands
January 26, 2021
Members,
VIA Rail has agreed to move off their concessionary demands tabled against Council 4000 for the duration of the new collective agreement that we are presently bargaining. The parties reached an agreement to continue discussions during a closed period between April 1 and June 30, 2021 over disagreements on the application of the Supplemental Agreement relative to part-time and seasonal employees. These talks will be conducted with the assistance of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.
The Union will now turn its attention to our economic proposals for both Council 4000 and Local 100. Negotiations will continue on Wednesday, January 27th at the earliest. We will provide additional updates by the end of next week.
We ask members not to listen to rumours that may be circulating on the bargaining process. All information, potential actions or decisions the Union may take will be released by the Union at the necessary time on RailLine and Unifor’s national website, including council4000.com.
In Solidarity,
Council 4000 and Local 100 Bargaining Committees
VIA Rail has agreed to move off their concessionary demands tabled against Council 4000 for the duration of the new collective agreement that we are presently bargaining. The parties reached an agreement to continue discussions during a closed period between April 1 and June 30, 2021 over disagreements on the application of the Supplemental Agreement relative to part-time and seasonal employees. These talks will be conducted with the assistance of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.
The Union will now turn its attention to our economic proposals for both Council 4000 and Local 100. Negotiations will continue on Wednesday, January 27th at the earliest. We will provide additional updates by the end of next week.
We ask members not to listen to rumours that may be circulating on the bargaining process. All information, potential actions or decisions the Union may take will be released by the Union at the necessary time on RailLine and Unifor’s national website, including council4000.com.
In Solidarity,
Council 4000 and Local 100 Bargaining Committees
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Collective Bargaining Process: |
Local 100 Dates: |
Council 4000 Dates: |
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Notice of Bargaining |
September 3, 2019 |
September 3, 2019 |
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Notice of Dispute |
October 28, 2020 |
November 27, 2020 |
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Ministerial Decision |
November 5, 2020 |
December 7, 2020 |
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Conciliation |
60 days, unless extended by mutual agreement of parties |
60 days, unless extended by mutual agreement of parties |
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Termination of Conciliation |
January 4, 2021 |
February 5, 2021 |
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Cooling-off Period |
21 days |
21 days |
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Acquisition of right to strike/lockout * |
January 25, 2021 |
February 26, 2021 |
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Mediation |
No time limit |
No time limit |
*The right to strike/lockout cannot be exercised until
1) a strike vote is taken
2) 72-hours notice is given
1) a strike vote is taken
2) 72-hours notice is given
Related:
January 23, 2021 VIA Rail Bargaining Update
January 14, 2021 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Unit
December 18, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
December 8, 2020 Minister of Labour appoints Conciliator for Unifor Council 4000 Bargaining with VIA Rail
December 4, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
November 30, 2020 Unifor Council 4000 Files Notice of Dispute and Request for Conciliation as Talks Continue
November 20, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
November 16, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
January 23, 2021 VIA Rail Bargaining Update
January 14, 2021 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Unit
December 18, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
December 8, 2020 Minister of Labour appoints Conciliator for Unifor Council 4000 Bargaining with VIA Rail
December 4, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
November 30, 2020 Unifor Council 4000 Files Notice of Dispute and Request for Conciliation as Talks Continue
November 20, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
November 16, 2020 Unifor VIA Rail Bargaining Update
