Canadian Labour Reporter

New deal for Maple Leaf Poultry workers EDMONTON — A new collec- tive agreement was ratified on Oct. 27 by members of CLAC, Local 56 employed by Maple Leaf Poultry in Edmonton. The 400 workers voted 69 per cent in favour of the three- year contract, after a previous ratification vote sent the bar- gaining committee back to the table, says the union. Wage increases are a high- light of the new agreement. There are also improvements in benefit coverages, job post- ing language, health and safety practices, and the protection of bargaining-unit work, says CLAC. "The restrictions of CO- VID-19 made us be creative in meeting and communicating with the membership. In the end, we were glad to bring a deal that would see industry- leading wages to these essen- tial workers," says Melanie St. Andrews, CLAC representa- tive. Tentative deal at Université TÉLUQ QUEBEC — A tentative agree- ment was reached on Oct. 27 between the Université TÉ- LUQ — a remote educational institution affiliated with the Université du Québec — and the union representing its sup- port employees. Some 250 members who belong to the office, technical and professional groups had been without a contract since March 31, 2019, says the Ca- nadian Union of Public Em- ployees (CUPE). The union and the Uni- versité TÉLUQ agreed not to disclose or comment on the contents of the tentative agreement before the mem- bers had a chance to read it at the general meeting, which is scheduled for next Nov. 12, says the union. If they accept the agreement, the new collective agreement will be for five years and cover the period from April 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2024. Toronto teachers ratify contract TORONTO — The Interna- tional Association of Machin- ists and Aerospace Workers District (IAM), Local 1922 members employed by the El- ementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) ratified a new three-year agreement on Oct. 29. The new agreement includes increases to wages and the IAM pension plan in each year of the agreement, as well as improve- ments to contract language, says the union. IAM represents office staff employed at the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, as well as many other staff working for unions, says the union. Glove maker workers sign deal WINNIPEG — United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW), Local 832 members working at West- ern Glove Works in Winnipeg ratified a new two-year collec- tive agreement on Nov. 2 that provides better wages and in- creased sick days. Western Glove Works is one of the largest Canadian apparel producers and denim industry employers, serving markets worldwide. COVID-19 put a strain on certain aspects of the business and brought the bargaining committee into some difficult discussions with the employer. As a result, members agreed to freeze wages in the first year of the contract but will see a three per cent wage increase in the second year, says UFCW. Other highlights of the new agreement include an increase in sick time for members and improved contract language, says the union. "COVID-19 has impacted many employers, including Western Glove Works, but in the end, these difficult con- versations brought us to some positive outcomes," says Phil Kraychuk, UFCW 832 nego- tiator. GET LISTED IN THE HR VENDORS GUIDE Visit hrreporter.com/hr-vendors-guide HR Professional Development Description: Faccaerio. Name volore pre et atur. Cerumqui consedi seraectis eos magnisi nvenihi lliquist qui accum de pres experis testior eperest que ventust qui re volorum quatat. Ed et aut aut harunt aut fugitata iur. 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