Canadian Auto Workers says Ford won't commit to maintaining production guarantees in CanadaSeptember 11th, 2009 Canadian auto union frustrated with Ford CanadaTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers president says he's frustrated at the lack of progress the union has made in labor talks with Ford Canada. Ken Lewenza said Friday the negotiations have stalled because the company is refusing to commit to maintain its production guarantees in Canada.
Ford Canada begins preliminary contract talks with Canadian Auto WorkersSeptember 8th, 2009 Ford Canada begins talks with unionTORONTO — Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division and the Canadian Auto Workers union began labor talks on Tuesday after the union made substantial concessions to both General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year. Ford asked the CAW to reopen its current labor contract, which doesn't expire until 2011.
AT&T reaches tentative agreement with union covering 8,900 core wireline employeesAugust 17th, 2009 AT&T reaches deal with some electrical workersDALLAS — AT&T Inc. said Sunday it reached tentative agreement with a union covering about 8,900 of its electrical workers on new contract terms.
Union: Ilikai hotel in Waikiki closes but will reopen with new labor dealJuly 11th, 2009 Ilikai closes but will reopen with new union dealHONOLULU — A day after the iconic Ilikai hotel shut down, its new owner and a labor union say the Waikiki landmark will soon be back in business. Employees were downcast on their last day at work on Thursday, when hotel operations creased on order from New York-based iStar Financial Inc.
CAW says Ford Canada wants same concessions as union gave GM Canada and Chrysler CanadaJuly 7th, 2009 CAW says Ford Canada wants to reach new labor dealTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers says Ford Canada has asked the union to match recent concessions reached in labor deals with General Motors Canada and Chrysler Canada so the company can remain competitive. CAW negotiator Mike Vince said Tuesday the union met with Ford management last night and the company outlined why the automaker needs a new contract to remain competitive in its Canadian and U.S operations.
Despite strike by mechanics, business as usual at DenaliJuly 4th, 2009 Mechanics' strike continues at DenaliANCHORAGE, Alaska — A strike by mechanics, radio technicians and warehouse workers who work at Denali National Park continued through the Independence Day weekend. But Denali's spokeswoman Kris Fister says the picketing has not slowed down the stream of visitors to the park in the busy summer season.
Ford Canada CEO wants to negotiate new labor deal with Canadian Auto Workers unionJune 5th, 2009 Ford Canada wants new deal with CAWTORONTO — Ford Canada wants to negotiate a new labor deal with the Canadian Auto Workers to become more competitive with its auto counterparts now that Chrysler Canada Inc. and General Motors Canada have inked new cost-cutting labor agreements with the union.
Union leader says Canada governments pushing CAW, GM Canada to renegotiate contractMay 8th, 2009 Union says CAW, GM Canada being pushed to talkTORONTO — The head of the Canadian Auto Workers says the Canadian and Ontario governments are pressing the union to resume labor negotiations with General Motors Canada or risk losing government financial assistance. Ken Lewenza said Thursday that the governments have set a deadline of May 15 for the two sides to agree on a new pact.
International Association of Machinists tries to win back mechanics at United AirlinesMay 8th, 2009 IAM aims to win United Airlines mechanics, againMINNEAPOLIS — Mechanics at United Airlines are getting a chance to switch unions for the third time since 2003. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said it began collecting cards on Friday from mechanics who want to switch.
Boston Globe: Newspaper reaches deal with largest union after all-night negotiationsMay 6th, 2009 Boston Globe: Newspaper reaches deal with unionBOSTON — A spokesman for the Boston Globe says the newspaper has completed negotiations with its largest union. The Globe reports on its Web site that the newspaper and the Boston Newspaper Guild reached a tentative settlement early Wednesday on major contract concessions.
Southwest reaches tentative contract with pay raises for 5,300 customer-service repsMay 5th, 2009 Southwest Airlines labor deal includes pay raisesDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. says it has reached a tentative agreement that gives pay raises to customer-service employees.
Canadian workers at Chrysler vote to accept labor concession dealApril 27th, 2009 Canadian workers accept Chrysler dealTORONTO — An overwhelming majority of workers at Chrysler Canada voted to accept a labor concession deal reached between their union and the beleaguered automaker, a union official said Sunday. The deal was approved by 87 percent of those who voted over the weekend.
Canada auto workers say they've reached tentative pact with ChryslerApril 25th, 2009 Canada union: Tentative deal with ChryslerTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers say they reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal with Chrysler. CAW President Ken Lewenza says the deal was reached Friday evening.
Canada auto workers say they've reached tentative pact with ChryslerApril 25th, 2009 Canada union: Tentative deal reached with ChryslerTORONTO — Canadian Auto Workers negotiators have reached a tentative new labor deal with Chrysler, a union official said Friday. The deal would save Chrysler about $240 million Canadian ($198 million) a year, CAW President Ken Lewenza said.
Canadian Auto Workers union says it's hopeful a deal with Chrysler CanadaApril 24th, 2009 Canadian union says deal near with ChryslerTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers union says it is close to agreement on a deal with Chrysler Canada. CAW spokeswoman Shannon Devine says she is hopeful a deal will be reached late Friday afternoon.