Blue Collar Workers

• Union representing blue collar workers in Westmount votes to accept deal with city

  In a press release Wednesday afternoon, union representatives said the deal had been had been approved by members, with 90 per cent voting in favour.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
  
• After contract talks break down, Westmount blue collars launch general strike

  Westmount's blue-collar workers union launched a general, unlimited strike Thursday morning, after saying contract negotiations broke down with the city on the island of Montreal.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2023
  
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• Service interruptions, pool closed: Westmount blue collar strike underway

  Westmount's blue collar workers launched a one week strike Thursday morning, pushing back the opening of the city's public outdoor swimming pool.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Another 2-week wait before branches are picked up in Montreal

  Although it has been three weeks since the ice storm, it will take another two weeks before the piles of branches are picked up in a number of hard-hit boroughs.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
• Montreal North blue-collar workers allege systemic racism on the job, seek compensation

  They're seeking compensation from the city after a pair of reports revealed allegations of widespread discrimination against Black and other racialized employees.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021
• Montreal reaches deal with blue-collar workers union over pension plan

  The City of Montreal has reached a deal with its blue-collar workers over pension plan reform.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2017
• Côte Saint-Luc blue collar workers walk off the job for 24 hours

  In a surprise move, Côte Saint-Luc mayor Mitchell Brownstein showed up to a blue collar protest to shake hands and tell workers how much they’re appreciated.

  Canada

  May 2, 2016
• Montreal blue collar workers donate time to raise money for the homeless

  Donations are rolling in as Montreal's blue collar workers head into the metro to raise money for the homeless.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2016
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• Montreal’s blue collar workers defy labour board ruling

  Montreal's blue collar union has defied a labour board ruling by going ahead with an illegal general assembly at the Palais des Congrès while workers were supposed to be on the job.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2015
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• Quebec Labour Board rules in favour of city to stop wildcat strike

  Quebec's Labour Board sided with the City of Montreal after blue collar workers failed to show up to a hearing on Monday morning.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2015