Over 50 layoffs expected within next 6 months at Co-op Refinery in Regina
The Co-op Refinery Complex announced in a release on Monday that the company will go ahead with a reduction of its in-scope workforce over the coming months.
Canada
Oct 4, 2021
Man behind Flip Video camcorder brings technology to grilled cheese in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Jonathan Kaplan made it easy for consumers to shoot cheesy home movies when he founded the company behind the Flip Video camcorder. Now, he's hoping to popularize something cheesier — and gooier — by starting a chain of grilled cheese restaurants that combine fast food with high tech.
Aug 29, 2011
Unifor rejects Co-op’s latest offer, calls on province to end labour dispute
Unifor Local 594 is holding rally at the legislature grounds on Wednesday to pressure the provincial government to help end the labour dispute with the Co-op Refinery.
Canada
Apr 29, 2020
Oil spill leaks into Regina sewer system, city and Co-op Refinery don’t alert public: union
The union is not only calling for more transparency but for the Ministry of Environment to conduct a full investigation into the oil spill.
Environment
May 30, 2020
‘What do we do now?’ Labour dispute at Regina refinery nearing 6 months
Unifor Local 594 president Kevin Bittman said the pandemic makes it tough for the union to get its message out when members can't meet in person or rally in large groups.
Canada
May 30, 2020
Cannes bans full-body ‘burkini’ swimsuits from beaches citing security concerns
The French resort of Cannes has banned full-body, head-covering swimsuits from its beaches, citing security reasons.
World
Aug 12, 2016
Unifor Local 594 rejects Co-op Refinery Complex’s latest offer
Unifor Local 594, which represents workers at the Co-op Refinery Complex, says it is unable to accept the latest offer from the company.
Canada
Mar 31, 2020
Unifor reviewing CRC’s ‘best and final offer’ as employer moves to force vote
"We are currently reviewing the offer and will provide a detailed synopsis for the membership soon," Unifor Local 594 said in a Facebook post Monday afternoon
Canada
Mar 30, 2020
Special mediator Vince Ready begins work in Unifor Local 594 and Co-op labour dispute
Appointed the by Saskatchewan government, special mediator Vince Ready will look to end the labour dispute between Unifor Local 594 and Co-op Refinery Complex.
Canada
Feb 18, 2020
Saskatchewan premier appointing special mediator in CRC and Unifor dispute
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the province will appoint a special mediator to Unifor 594 Local and CRC, if Unifor agrees to cease all illegal activities.
Canada
Feb 3, 2020
4 Unifor Local 594 picketers arrested at Regina’s Co-op refinery: police
Police confirm that four Unifor Local 594 picketers were arrested outside Regina's Co-op refinery early Wednesday morning.
Canada
Feb 5, 2020
FCL granted court injunction to stop blockade at Alberta fuel-distribution terminal
A Calgary judge granted Federated Co-operatives Ltd. a court injunction to stop a blockade set up by Canadian union Unifor at a fuel-distribution terminal near Carseland, Alta.
Canada
Feb 6, 2020
Unifor facing another contempt order, says they’ll take down blockades on 1 condition
Unifor, which is facing another contempt order, says they’ll take down the barricades surrounding Co-op facilities but only if they can get back to the bargaining table.
Canada
Jan 29, 2020
Western Canadian fuel haulers hold protest against Unifor blockades in Regina
Truckers who haul fuel for Federated Co-operatives Limited and Co-op Refinery Complex protested against Unifor's blockade around the refinery downtown Regina on Thursday.
Canada
Feb 6, 2020
Unifor takes down blockades at Regina’s Co-op refinery, two sides talking
Unifor has taken down all of its blockades surrounding Regina's Co-op Refinery as the two sides are at the bargaining table.
Canada
Jan 31, 2020
Blockades being removed at Co-op refinery on 9th Avenue North: Regina police
Regina police are taking down the blockades at Co-op Refinery Complex on 9th Avenue North, between McDonald and Winnipeg Streets.
Canada
Feb 7, 2020
Unifor sets up blockade at Co-op bulk storage facility near Moose Jaw, Sask.
Unifor picketers set a blockade outside a Co-op bulk fuel depot near Moose Jaw, Sask. on Monday.
Canada
Feb 10, 2020
Co-op Refinery takes Unifor Local 594 to court over picketing concerns
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) filed an injunction against Unifor Local 594 on Tuesday and will be in court on Monday.
Canada
Dec 18, 2019
Labour dispute continues after Co-op Refinery rejects special mediator’s recommendations
Nearly 800 Co-op Refinery workers remain locked out after FCL rejected recommendations made by a provincially-appointed mediator.
Canada
Mar 22, 2020
Unifor Local 594 rejects Co-op’s latest offer, calling it ‘disgusting’
Unifor Local 594 has rejected Co-op Refinery Complex's latest offer, describing the deal as "disgusting."
Canada
Mar 26, 2020