We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
March 4, 2021 - The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will be holding its 3-day Convention virtually, on June 16-18, 2021, using an interactive and secure online platform. Delegates will be able to elect leadership through secure voting, discuss policy through live moderated debate, and determine the actions that will set the agenda for Canada’s labour movement.
Wednesday, June 16 Opening Ceremonies & Welcome – 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm EDT Convention Video & President’s Address – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT Reports: Credentials Committee & Canadian Council – 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT Economic & Social Policy Resolutions Committee Report & Democratic Agenda Policy Paper – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT Emergency Resolutions – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Thursday, June 17 Reports: Credentials Committee & Secretary-Treasurer – 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm EDT Economic & Social Policy Resolutions Committee Report & Good Jobs Agenda Policy Paper – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT Report: Constitution & Structure Committee – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT Election Forum: Officer Candidates – 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Friday, June 18 Report: Credentials Committee – 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm EDT General Resolutions Committee Report & Climate Action Agenda Policy Paper – 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm EDT General Resolutions Committee Report & Human Rights Agenda Policy Paper – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EDT Orders of the Day – 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT Officer Elections – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm EDT Swearing-in Ceremony & Convention Wrap-Up – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
More details about the agenda, optional orientation sessions and equity caucuses here.
Delegates will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable internet in order to fully participate. The CLC will communicate log in information ahead of the Convention.
Le 4 mars 2021 - Le Congrès du travail du Canada (CTC) tiendra son Assemblée générale de 3 jours virtuellement, du 16 au 18 juin 2021, par le biais d’une plateforme en ligne interactive et sécurisée. Les membres délégués pourront élire leurs dirigeants et dirigeantes par le biais de votes sécurisés, discuter des politiques par le biais de débats modérés en direct, et définir les actions qui établiront le programme du mouvement syndical du Canada.
Si vous souhaitez assister à l’Assemblée générale du Congrès du travail du Canada, veuillez soumettre votre demande. La date limite pour postuler est le vendredi 19 mars 2021.
Mercredi 16 juin Cérémonies d’ouverture et mot de bienvenue – 12 h 30 à 13 h 00 HAE Vidéo sur l’Assemblée générale et allocution du président – 13 h 00 à 14 h 00 HAE Rapports : Comité des lettres de créance et Conseil canadien – 14 h 00 à 14 h 30 HAE Rapport du Comité des résolutions sur les politiques économiques et sociales et énoncé de politique sur la démocratie – 15 h 00 à 16 h 30 HAE Résolutions d’urgence – 16 h 30 à 17 h 00 HAE
Jeudi 17 juin Rapports : Comité des lettres de de créance et secrétaire-trésorière – 12 h 30 à 13 h 00 HAE Rapport du Comité des résolutions sur les politiques économiques et sociales et énoncé de politique sur les bons emplois – 13 h 00 à 14 h 30 HAE Rapport : Comité des résolutions sur les Statuts et la structure – 15 h 00 à 16 h 00 HAE Forum des candidates et candidats aux postes de dirigeantes et dirigeants – 16 h 00 à 17 h 00 HAE
Vendredi 18 juin Rapport : Comité des lettres de créance – 12 h 30 à 12 h 45 HAE Rapport du Comité des résolutions générales et énoncé de politique sur l’action climatique – 12 h 45 à 13 h 30 HAE Rapport du Comité des résolutions générales et énoncé de politique sur les droits de la personne – 13 h 30 à 14 h 30 HAE Programme – 15 h 00 à 15 h 30 HAE Élections des dirigeantes et dirigeants – 15 h 30 à 16 h 30 HAE Cérémonie d’assermentation et conclusion de l’Assemblée générale – 16 h 30 à 17 h 00 HAE
Plus de détails sur le programme, les séances d’orientation facultatives et les caucus des groupes revendiquant l’équité ici.
Les délégués auront besoin d’un accès à un ordinateur ou tablette avec une connexion Internet fiable afin de pouvoir participer pleinement. Le CTC communiquera les...
March 2, 2021 - The bargaining committee is coming to Abbotsford next Monday, March 8, 2021, immediately at the end of the business day to inform you and to demonstrate to you, the members, that we are working hard for you. Your input and participation is at the forefront of this process. This process doesn’t work without you, we are your bargaining team and are your voice at the table. It is imperative that we are in lockstep as we navigate the road ahead.
As a federally regulated industry, once bargaining to renew a collective agreement begins, the existing agreement remains in full force and effect until either a new agreement is ratified, or until a labour dispute occurs. Bargaining begins when one of the parties notifies the other of their intent to bargain. This happened last year when the Union served notice.
The parties had scheduled dates already laid down tomeet to bargain, however it was mutually agreed to temporarily postpone due to the pandemic. Both parties then agreed to meet virtually and bargaining began in September 2020.
It became very evident on Day 1 that the company was seeking to take from the Abbotsford group what they could not take from the Vancouver and Surrey groups. They have been focused on decreasing benefits and ensuring that you would fall further behind your counterparts across the Lower Mainland.
After 14 days of bargaining where the Union is actively working hard for you and is demanding a fair and respectful agreement, the Company chose to file for Conciliation. Shaw is adamant that they want to eliminate the benefits that you and your families so desperately need, especially in a pandemic.
The minister appointed a conciliator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services branch to be a conciliator between the parties. Conciliation is a 60-day process and upon mutual request, can be extended. The clock for Conciliation ran out on February 22, 2021. We are now in a mandated 21-day Cooling-Off Period, which expires on March 15, 2021, at midnight.
We have met in Conciliation for four days and have one more day scheduled on March 5, 2021. The Company’s attitude has not changed. It should be abundantly clear by now that the Management at Shaw does not care about you or your families.
What the Union is asking for is not a hardship for this billion-dollar company, in fact quite the opposite. They are instead insisting on holding where you live against you, and paying you less than your peers....
In response to the Company’s latest communication regarding traffic flow during temperature checks at the gates, we have submitted a list of questions and concerns. We have also requested to bargain over several topics related to this changed condition.
One thing we must keep in mind during this process is this change in condition effects all of our recently acquired facilities. Due to the broad scope of this issue, we have been coordinating this bargaining effort with our International Representatives and sister plants.
As this situation continues to evolve, we will keep you updated.
In Solidarity, Pete Trinidad Sr. President Local 6787
