Federated Co-operatives Limited says with only a few days until bargaining is set to resume, Unifor has used fences to blockade the FCL bulk fuel terminal, propane branch and cardlock in Saskatoon’s biz hub. FCL CEO Scott Banda describes the action as disappointing but not surprising. He says the company is taking the appointment of […]
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 […]
The Provincial Government says they’ve appointed a special mediator to assist in the dispute between Federated Co-op and Unifor. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan has appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator to assist in the negotiations between Unifor Local 594 and the Consumer’s Co-operative Refineries Limited. Workers at the Co-op Refinery […]
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 […]
UPDATE – Regina Police have closed 9th Avenue North between McDonald and Winnipeg Streets Friday morning. This portion of road passes by the Co-op Refinery. Police have not said why the road is closed but added an update will be provided when the road has been re-opened. After being accused of completely disregarding court […]
A Calgary judge says barricades set up at a Co-op fuel terminal in Carseland, Alberta must come down. The judge says the barricades, which were put up by Unifor members, since January 24 are unlawful and that they must come down. Union members or supporters are also not allowed from preventing individuals from entering or […]
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) […]
Unifor says it is disappointed that four more members were arrested Tuesday night while peacefully picketing at the Co-op Refinery Complex. Unifor is disappointed at the arrest of four @Unifor594 members while peacefully picketing at one of the @CoopRefinery gates last night by @reginapolice while we continue discussions on the mediation process proposed by @PremierScottMoe […]
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 […]
