Saskatoon man revolutionizing the way toilets are unplugged
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Plumber Bob Ginther has invented a triangular plunger that he says fits toilet bowls better than conventional round plungers. Continue reading
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Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees ratify new contract
Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees vote 54 per cent in favour of a new contract that includes a two-tier wage scale. Continue reading
Tentative deal reached in Saskatoon Co-op strike
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon Co-op workers have been on strike since November when roughly 900 workers from UFCW Local 1400 walked off the job. Continue reading
Union calls for binding arbitration to end Saskatoon Co-op contract dispute
UFCW Local 1400 pushes for binding arbitration after contract talks break down with Saskatoon Co-op over second-tier wage scale. Continue reading
Judge dismisses petition to remove Saskatoon Co-op board of directors
A Saskatoon judge has dismissed a petition requesting Saskatoon Co-op hold a special meeting for the purpose of removing the current board of directors. Continue reading
Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees reject latest contract offer
Sixty per cent of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1400 who voted rejected the latest contract offer from Saskatoon Co-op. Continue reading
Saskatoon Co-op employees voting on new contract
Over 900 Saskatoon Co-op employees will be voting on a new contact that includes a revised second-tier wage scale. Continue reading
UFCW picketers rally outside FCL in downtown Saskatoon
The main sticking point between striking UFCW members and Saskatoon Co-op is a proposed two-tier wage structure. Continue reading
Saskatoon Co-op, UFCW head back to bargaining table
A stumbling block for UFCW in reaching a new contract is Saskatoon Co-op’s desire to introduce a second-tier wage scale for new employees. Continue reading
Saskatoon Co-op will not hold special meetings as requested in 2 petitions
Saskatoon Co-op’s board of directors said it weighed a number of issues before deciding not to hold the special meetings requested in two petitions. Continue reading