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A NEW Brunswick worker's con-
tinued alcohol issues became too
much for his employer to be ex-
pected to continue accommodat-
ing him, an arbitrator has ruled.
Irving Pulp and Paper hired the
worker as a summer student in
2000 to work at its pulp and paper
mill in Saint John, N.B. and made
him a permanent employee in
2003. In March 2019, he became
a relief team leader, overseeing
the paper mill operations during
his shift when the regular team
leader was absent. This included
ensuring that Irving's safety poli-
cies were followed. All positions
Offer accepted
More than 100 Blaisdale
Montessori employees finally
accept deal, ending strike
GOVERNMENT
County of Newell
Brooks, Alta.
(18 outside employees) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees
(CUPE), Local 1032
Renewal agreement: Effective
Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2024.
Ratified on Sept. 1, 2020. Signed
on Sept. 1, 2020.
Shift premium: $1 per hour
when employer requires em-
ployee to be temporarily as-
signed to classification with
higher pay scale. $2 per hour
see Collective agreements > pg. 3 see Relapses> pg. 7
see Clerk > pg.7
Long-time Canada Post worker rung up
for safety-rule violation over jewelry
AN ARBITRATOR has upheld the suspensions of
an Ontario-based Canada Post worker for refusing
to take off her ring while working with mechanized
equipment.
The worker was a postal clerk for Canada Post
with no discipline during her 30 years of service.
She worked at the VISTA mail processing facility
near Toronto Pearson International Airport, sort-
ing international inbound mail. She often worked
alongside Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
officers who inspected the mail.
The facility had large, mechanized conveyor
belts, so Canada Post had policies prohibiting
loose gloves, flowing clothing, rings or any other
loose jewelry, and neckties due to the risk of getting
caught in the belts. Long hair had to be tied back or
tucked securely into clothing.
In August 2018, a new manager came to the fa-
cility and she wanted to increase safety by tighten-
ing enforcement, so she announced that the rules
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare — Ontario pg. 3
City of Greater Sudbury — Ontario pg. 4
Bridges Community Living — Alberta pg.5
Commercial Bakeries — Toronto pg.6
Elim Christian Care Society — British Columbia pg.7
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AWARDS
COLLECTIVE
AGREEMENTS
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COLLECTIVE
AGREEMENTS
Paper mill worker's alcohol issue
reaches point of undue hardship
