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Toronto Hydro Local Voted 98% for Strike Mandate
April 15, 2016The Toronto Hydro Local voted 98% in favour of a strike mandate for its bargaining committee on Wednesday evening. Following months of talks with management, Toronto Hydro refuses to take two major concessions off the table. Management is insisting that members must sell out new hires post-retirement benefits and parental and family leave rights. This is the ...
Read moreMake It Fair Day of Action
April 15, 2016ACTION ALERT: this Day of Action is happening today, April 15, 2016. Members working in downtown Toronto are encouraged to attend the noon rally at the Ministry of Labour offices, 400 University Ave. See below for other events across Ontario. April 15 is the Ontario Make It Fair Day of Action on labour law reform. Society ...
Read moreHealth and Safety Reminder for Supervisors
April 15, 2016In light of the recent Metron case, where supervisors and owners of a company were found guilty of offenses related to the death and injury of workers, The Society is reminding members of their legal obligations as supervisors. In 2006, the federal government passed a bill that broadened the framework in which corporate criminal liability is ...
Read moreInnovative workshop brought executives and Society leaders together
April 15, 2016The Society held an innovative full-day workshop on March 23 about the provinces nuclear industry. A chance for elected and staff union representatives to learn about the latest industry developments, the seminar featured executives in the public and private sectors of the industry, as well as remarks by a Member of Provincial Parliament who also serves ...
Read moreDay of Mourning Legislation Passes Second Reading
April 15, 2016Ontario NDP MPP Percy Hatfield (Windsor-Tecumseh) private member’s bill, An Act to proclaim a Workers Day of Mourning, received Second Reading on Thursday, April 7th. Percy was joined in the Legislature by union representatives, including the Society, and victims rights groups from across Ontario, as well as the family of David Ellis an 18-year old young man from ...
Read moreNew strategic plan sets Society priorities
February 18, 2016Delegates at Novembers annual Society Council meeting approved a new strategic plan that will drive the unions work on five priorities for the years 2016-2019. The five areas of focus are Member Driven, Union of Choice, Social Advocates, Influence Public Policy, and Building on Our Strengths. They were determined through broad consultation with the Society delegates, ...
Read moreRally for the Ontario We Want
January 29, 2016The Ontario Federation of Labour and Ontario Common Front held a rally at the Ontario legislature on February 1 to protest a range of policies that threaten working Ontarians families and communities. The protest coincided with the beginning of the Ontario governments 2016 budget consultations. Hundreds turned out for the demonstration, including many Society members. Among the ...
Read moreInternational Womens Day 2016
January 29, 2016On March 8, the world marks International Womens Day. This day celebrates womens social, economic, cultural and political achievements, while also reminding one another of the work still left to reach true gender parity. Events are held in many communities throughout Ontario on or around March 8. The Society is aware of the following events. If ...
Read moreOPG to refurbish Darlington, delay Pickering shutdown
January 29, 2016As announced to Society members earlier this month, the Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generations plans to refurbish the reactors at its Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and, to facilitate the refurbishment, extend the life of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station to 2024. This is not only good news for OPG and our members but is ...
Read moreCNSC approves 10-year license extension for Darlington
January 29, 2016Ontario Power Generations Darlington Nuclear Generating Station received the longest license extension ever granted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The 10-year extension, which runs until November 30, 2025, reflects the preparation conducted by OPG for the refurbishment of its Darlington site. The 3,512 MW of power produced by Darlington is about 20% of Ontarios energy. The Society ...
Read moreESA Local reached tentative agreement
January 29, 2016The Electrical Safety Authority Local announced it reached a tentative agreement on January 29 after months of difficult bargaining. The ESA Local bargaining team, led by Local Vice President Robert Mitchell, held information sessions for Local members ahead of the ratification vote. Among the highlights of the tentative two-year deal are: 1.75% wage increase in each year of ...
Read moreOEB approves Toronto Hydro OM&A and capital investments
January 29, 2016The Ontario Energy Board issued its decision on Toronto Hydro rates for the period May 2015 to December 2019. With an increase to operations, management and administration (OM&A) spending of 2.1% and a $2.25 billion capital spending program, the decision is reasonably positive for Society members. The 2.1% increase to OM&A represents the OEBs view of ...
Read moreRetirements
January 28, 2016The Society extends its congratulations and best wishes to the following members who recently retired. No matter how you decide to spend this next phase of your life, The Society wishes you a long, healthy and happy retirement. Last Name First Name Company Antonette Bruce Bruce Power Chan KC OPG Chappell Tim OPG Conde Elisabeth OPG Cormier Karen OEB Cruise Brian OPG Edison Gerard OPG Fair John OPG Freeman Shelley OPG George Dale OPG Giroux Yvan OPG Gribbons Penny Bruce Power Janssen Cornelis OPG Kennedy Pat OPG Lahaie Jean-Guy OPG Leach Sean OPG Luyten Ed Bruce Power Lyons Joan Bruce Power Ma Alfa Kinectrics Macleod Don OPG Matachniouk Danil Bruce Power Murawsky Wendy Bruce Power Nayler Garry OPG Nivi Hassan OPG Patenaude Rick OPG Przybylowski Eric OPG Smith Glen OPG Therrien Daniel OPG Turcotte Brock Bruce Power Waller Sharon OPG Wright Paul Bruce Power Cabel Graham Hydro One Cabral Joseph OPG Chu Steve OPG Edwards Douglas OPG Erwin Colin Inergi Fraser Shelagh OPG Gilchrist Don OPG Gribbons Patrick Bruce Power Hartmann Bruce OPG Hervieux Paul Bruce Power Hunter Ian OPG Jackson Ross OPG Joseph Carlyle OPG McConnell John OPG Miller Ruth Bruce Power Morison Murray Bruce Power Mueller David OPG Prue Peter OPG Pugh Mike OPG Ramdeen Krishna OPG Stankovic Dragutin Inergi Svarovsky Linda OPG Vacca Mario OPG Wong Tom OPG Abelardo Ron OPG Djokic Sveta Hydro One Fournier Jeff OPG Hassam Aenil OPG Ibrahim Shoukry OPG Luymes Rick Bruce Power Nawar Khalil OPG Rattai Keith Hydro ...
Read moreWe’re hiring an organizer
December 9, 2015Position Vacancy: Organizer Applications must be received prior to 4 January 2016 and should be directed to: Derek Blackadder, Staff Director The Society of United Professionals IFPTE Local 160 2239 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4S 2B5 E-mailed applications are encouraged and preferred and may be sent to blackadderd@thesociety.ca. POSITION SUMMARY The job is responsible for supporting the Executive Vice-President Member Services in carrying ...
Read moreOPG Local ratified new collective agreement
November 30, 2015The OPG Local ratified its new collective agreement on November 16. The ratification vote passed with 1,606 Society-represented employees (90.9%) in favour and 160 Society-represented employees (9.1%) opposed. Sixty percent of Society-represented employees at OPG turned out to vote. Local leadership conducted 12 membership meetings and one teleconference town hall to educate members on the new ...
Read moreTrudeau addressed CLC
November 30, 2015The Canadian Labour Congress welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at its Canadian Labour Congress Canada Council meeting on November 10, the first time a sitting prime minister has addressed the Congress in 50 years. Society president Scott Travers, as the Canadian representative for IFPTE, attended. I was heartened to hear Prime Minister Trudeau recommit to his most ...
Read moreTensions rising in ESA bargaining
November 30, 2015The Electrical Safety Authority Local, which has been without a contract since July 1, is entering its final stage of two-party collective agreement negotiations. With tensions rising after almost a year of preparation and bargaining, the Local and employer will enter its last round of negotiations prior to applying for conciliation in mid-December. The ESA Local ...
Read moreSociety contributes to employment law reform
November 30, 2015The Society made oral and written submissions through the summer and fall to the provincial governments Changing Workplaces Review that will recommend reforms to Ontarios employment and labour laws. The Changing Workplaces Review provides a once in a generation opportunity to review, renew and update Ontarios laws governing employment and labour relations. Ontarios labour laws have ...
Read moreGovernment announces climate change plan
November 30, 2015The Ontario government continued to articulate its vision for addressing climate change in a November 24 announcement at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Energy is a key aspect of all climate change strategies so The Society is monitoring the file closely and engaging with the government as needed. Members are invited to submit any ideas ...
Read moreOFL convention elected new leadership
November 30, 2015Delegates representing more than one million workers from across Ontario came together in Toronto to elect new leadership for the Ontario Federation of Labour at the organizations biennial convention. Chris Buckley, an autoworker that served as Unifor Local 222 president for more than two decades, was acclaimed president. Patty Coates, longtime president of the Barrie and ...
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