local 594

A news release from Unifor Thursday morning has confirmed they will be meeting with Federated Co-operatives Limited Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to begin negotiations. Late Wednesday afternoon Unifor agreed to comply with an injunction regarding picket lines and blockades in front of the refinery complex, if Co-op agreed to return to the bargaining table. […]

A lockout at the Co-op Refinery Complex began Thursday night as Unifor 594 workers staged a rally outside of the refinery. The union says they are fighting to protect their pension benefits and not give in to concessions the company is wanting workers to take in their new deal. 594 President Kevin Bittman said this […]