2019 was another strong financial year for Federated Co-operatives Limited. FCL posted revenues of $9.2 billion dollars last year, that’s down four per cent from $9.6 billion in 2018. The $9.2 is the second best financial year in FCL’s history. CEO Scott Banda says the full impact of the on-going labour dispute with Unifor at […]
Unifor members have set up a blockade around a Co-op cardlock in Yorkton on Wednesday morning even as talks with mediator Vince Ready continue to try and end the stalemate at the Regina refinery. The cardlock is located on York Road in Yorkton’s north end. Derek Emperingham, one of about 20 workers who set up […]
It could be a busy afternoon and evening inside Henry Baker hall, as Regina City Council convenes for their monthly meeting Wednesday at 1:30 PM. Councillor Andrew Stevens is introducing a notice of motion that will explore council’s options when it comes to the Co-op refinery labour dispute and what they can do to solve […]
Federated Co-op says they will financially support independent lease operators affected during the Co-op refinery labour dispute with special payments. In a release on Wednesday morning, FCL stated these payments will be given out to help support lease operators not only in Regina, but drivers and companies who service facilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Carseland, […]
Regina Police have removed police officers and vehicles that were positioned around the refinery. The decision came down on Thursday night after traffic and pedestrian flow was limited on 9th Avenue North between McDonald Street and Winnipeg Street since February 7. Chief of Police Evan Bray told media on Friday morning that the move was […]
A Regina judge has handed Unifor 594 a fine of $250,000 dollars for contempt of court. In a decision released Wednesday afternoon, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Neil Robertson rules the evidence presented to him overwhelmingly shows a December injunction where delays were told to be no longer than 10 minutes at the Co-Op refinery for […]
Federated Co-op says they do not believe binding arbitration is a good way forward in the labour dispute between FCL and Unifor local 594. FCL says despite the national union’s insistence on binding arbitration, the only way a deal that works for both sides can get done is at the table. CEO Scott Banda says […]
Jerry Dias is not happy with the decision by the Regina Police Service to block access for Unifor members to reach picket locations at certain areas around the Co-op refinery in Regina. On Friday afternoon outside Hotel Saskatchewan in downtown Regina, Unifor’s national president went on to say it’s a violation of their members’ Charter […]
It was an unusual start to the day for motorists and workers in downtown Regina on Thursday morning. HAPPENING NOW: independent lease operators who haul fuel in and out of Co-op refinery are protesting in downtown #Regina right now. Driving their trucks in front of city hall. #YQR #Coop #Unifor pic.twitter.com/uZfe4o7aG2 — Moises Canales (@MoisesCanalesJr) […]
Vehicles blocking the entrances and exits to the Co-op Refinery Complex and nearby fueling station are being ticketed by Regina Police. The vehicles were set up by Unifor after talks stalled after 13 hours of bargaining on Friday as part of their barricade of both facilities. Union members say officers did not speak to them […]
