Board Upholds Right To Enforce Bricklaying Collective Agreement but Finds MCUTV Unions Caused an Unlawful Strike for a Few Hours
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2022 Family Day Raffle Winners
On behalf of the executive board of LIUNA Local 183 we would like to thank everyone who participated in watching the live stream of the 2022 Family Day Member Raffle.
[Read more…] about 2022 Family Day Raffle Winners2022 Family Day Raffle
LIUNA Local 183 is pleased to announce that we will be holding another raffle for all LIUNA Local 183 Members!
[Read more…] about 2022 Family Day RaffleBargaining Update – Restoration Sector
On June 25th the members voted to ratify the Restoration Agreement, and there is now a new collective agreement in place between the Union and the Restoration Contractors’ Association.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Restoration Sector
An information/ratification meeting will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8:00 am. You must pre-register for the meeting using the Local 183 Member Portal. If you have any difficulty registering, please call Local 183 at 416-243-6502 or email sector-update@liuna183.ca.
Bargaining Update – Carpet & Hardwood Sector
The Union and certain contractors in the Carpet & Hardwood Sector have not reached a collective agreement. By law, the strike ended yesterday (June 15th, 2022), and those contractors with whom the Union did not reach a collective agreement will now have the terms of their collective agreements determined by arbitration.
For more information please call your Business Representative.
Virtual Member Meeting June 19, 2022
There will be a Virtual Membership Meeting on:
Sunday June 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM EST
Bargaining Concluded – Provincial ICI Agreement
On June 6, 2022, the LIUNA OPDC ratified the ICI Agreement.
The new collective agreement is now in effect, wage increases are retroactive to Monday May 2nd, 2022.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Provincial Utility Sector
As of May 30th, Local 183, together with the OPDC and other LIUNA locals, have voted to renew the Provincial Utility Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect retroactive to May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative
Bargaining Update – Tile Sector
An information/ratification meeting will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 8:00 am. You must pre-register for the meeting using the Local 183 Member Portal.
If you have any difficulty registering, please call Local 183 at 416-243-6502 or email sector-update@liuna183.ca.
Bargaining Update – Strike Ended in Provincial Demolition Sector
As of May 25, 2022, the settlement to renew the Provincial Demolition Agreement has received majority support from the LIUNA Locals. The strike will therefore be over as of tonight, May 25, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Strike Ended in Provincial Demolition SectorBargaining Update – Strike Ended in Self-Levelling Sector
On May 21st the members voted to renew the Self-Levelling Agreement.
The new collective agreement is now in effect and members in the Self-Levelling Sector can return to work.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Strike Ended in Framing Sector
On May 20th the members voted to renew the Framing Agreement.
The new collective agreement is now in effect.
Pieceworkers and their crews must return to work by Wednesday May 25, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Strike Ended in Framing SectorBargaining Update – Strike Ended in High Rise Formwork
On May 20th the members voted to ratify the Formwork Agreement, as did the Formwork Council of Ontario. There is therefore now a new collective agreement in place between the Ontario Formwork Association and the Formwork Council of Ontario. The strike is now over and Local 183 members working in the Formwork Sector can return to work.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Strike Ended in High Rise FormworkBargaining Update – Self Levelling
On April 30th, the members rejected the proposed settlement for the Self Levelling Agreement.
A new proposed settlement has been reached.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Self LevellingBargaining Update – High Rise Formwork Sector
A meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. this Friday May 20, 2022 to hold a vote on whether to accept or reject any offer or settlement which may be reached.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – High Rise Formwork SectorBargaining Update – Provincial Utility Sector
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, have reached a settlement for the Provincial Utility Agreement.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial Utility SectorBargaining Update – Framing Sector
On April 30th, the members rejected the proposed settlement for the Framing Agreement.
A new proposed settlement has been reached.
A ratification vote will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022. Pre-registration is required.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Framing SectorBargaining Update – Sentinel Plumbing
On May 11th the members voted to renew the Sentinel Plumbing Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect retroactively from May 1, 2022.
If you need information about the new collective agreement, please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – STRIKE in High Rise Formwork Sector
The Ontario Formwork Association and the Formwork Council of Ontario will be going back to the bargaining table on May 13 and May 17.
We will post any updates as they become available.
In the meantime, the Formwork Sector remains engaged in a lawful strike which is ongoing.
For more information, please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Provincial Traffic Control Sector
On May 8th, Local 183 members voted to renew the Provincial Traffic Control Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Virtual Member Meeting May 15, 2022
There will be a Virtual Membership Meeting on:
Sunday May 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM EST
Bargaining Update – Fencing Sector
On May 8th the members voted to renew the Fencing Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect retroactively from May 1, 2022.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Railings
On May 7th the members voted to ratify the Railings Agreement, and there is now a new collective agreement in place between the Union and the Greater Toronto Railing Association. The strike is now over.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative
Ongoing Negotiations
Local 183 continues to be in negotiations for the settlement of some collective agreements, including those sectors which are on strike.
[Read more…] about Ongoing NegotiationsStrikes are Ongoing
Local 183 members continue to be on strike in the Provincial Forming; Framing; Tile; Carpet and Hardwood; and Self-Levelling sectors.
[Read more…] about Strikes are OngoingFraming Sector Strike – Picket Line Information
Members in the Framing Sector are advised to meet at the LIUNA Local 183 Strike Headquarters located at the southwest corner of our Toronto office at 6:30am daily until further notice.
[Read more…] about Framing Sector Strike – Picket Line InformationBargaining Update – STRIKE in Railing Sector
The Union and the Greater Toronto Railing Association have not reached a collective agreement and the Union’s membership has voted to strike.
The Railing Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
For more information please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Low Rise Forming
On May 1st the members voted to renew the Low Rise Forming Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative
Bargaining Update – Sewer and Watermain Sector (Update)
On May 1st the members voted to renew the Sewer and Watermain Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Concrete and Drain
On May 1th the members voted to renew the Concrete and Drain Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
LIUNA Local 183 Members Vote to Strike
For Immediate Release
LiUNA Local 183 members in residential sectors start job action.
[Read more…] about LIUNA Local 183 Members Vote to StrikeBargaining Update – Glass & Mirror
A virtual ratification vote was held Saturday April 30th.
The Union membership voted in favour of ratification, and there is now a new collective agreement in place for Renin Corp, Central Glass Ltd., and Metropolitan Home Products.
Self Levelling Sector Bargaining Update – STRIKE NOTICE
A proposed settlement was put to a vote to the members on April 30.
The proposed settlement was rejected.
The Self Levelling Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
Bargaining Update – Durham Slinger Service
On April 30th the members voted to renew the Durham Slinger Service Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Wuis Brothers Concrete Pumping
On April 30th the members voted to renew the Wuis Brothers Concrete Pumping Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Landscaping
On April 30th the members voted to renew the Landscaping Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
If you need information about the new collective agreement please call your Business Representative.
BARGAINING UPDATE – STRIKE NOTICE FRAMING SECTOR
A proposed settlement was put to a vote of the members on April 30.
The proposed settlement was overwhelmingly rejected by members.
The Framing Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
Bargaining Update – Provincial Demolition Sector
A proposed settlement has not been reach for the Provincial Demolition Agreement.
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, are in legal strike position on May 12, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial Demolition SectorBargaining Update – Provincial ICI Sector (Kingston)
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, have reached a settlement for the Provincial ICI Agreement.
A virtual ratification vote for Local 183 – ICI (Kingston) members will be held Wednesday May 4th at 7pm.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial ICI Sector (Kingston)Bargaining Update – Provincial ICI Sector (Cobourg)
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, have reached a settlement for the Provincial ICI Agreement.
A virtual ratification vote for Local 183 – ICI (Cobourg) members will be held Wednesday May 4th at 7pm.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial ICI Sector (Cobourg)Bargaining Update – Provincial Traffic Control Sector
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, have reached a settlement for the Provincial Traffic Control Agreement.
A virtual ratification vote for Local 183 members will be held Sunday May 8th at 9am. If ratified, the monetary increases will be effective retroactive to May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial Traffic Control SectorBargaining Update – Provincial Utility Sector
A proposed settlement has not been reach for the Provincial Utilities Agreement.
LIUNA, OPDC, together with Local 183 and the other LIUNA locals, continue to bargain a settlement to renew the Provincial Utilities Agreement. The parties have agreed that any negotiated monetary increases will be effective retroactive to May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Provincial Utility SectorBargaining Update – Gas Distribution
Bargaining is scheduled to take place in early June 2022.
For more information, please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Sentinel Plumbing
Bargaining Update – Sentinel Plumbing
The Union has reached a settlement for the Sentinel Plumbing Agreement
A ratification meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:00 am.
For more information, please call your Business Representative.
Bargaining Update – Powell Shop Yard
The Union has reached a settlement for the Powell Shop Yard Agreement.
A virtual ratification meeting will be held on Sunday, May 8th at 11 am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Powell Shop YardBargaining Update – Glass & Mirror
The Union has reached a settlement for the Glass & Mirror Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Saturday April 30that 9am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Glass & MirrorBargaining Update – STRIKE in Carpet & Hardwood Sector
The Union has not reached a collective agreement with the Carpet & Hardwood contractors.
The Carpet & Hardwood Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – STRIKE in Carpet & Hardwood SectorBargaining Update – STRIKE in Tile Sector
The Union and the Residential Tile Contractors’ Association have not reached a collective agreement and the Union’s membership has voted to strike.
The Tile Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – STRIKE in Tile SectorBargaining Update – STRIKE in High Rise Formwork Sector
The Union’s membership and the Formwork Council of Ontario have rejected the proposed settlement for the Provincial Formwork Collective Agreement.
The Formwork Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – STRIKE in High Rise Formwork SectorBargaining Update – Sewer & Watermain Sector
On April 23rd the members rejected the proposed settlement for the Sewer & Watermain Agreement.
A new proposed settlement has since been reached.
A virtual ratification vote on the new settlement will be held Sunday May 1st at 7am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Sewer & Watermain SectorBargaining Update – Heavy Sector
On April 23rd the members voted to renew the Heavy Sector Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Heavy SectorBargaining Update – Roads Sector
On April 23rd the members voted to renew the Roads Sector Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Roads SectorBargaining Update – Basement Waterproofing
On April 29th the members voted to renew the Basement Waterproofing Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Basement WaterproofingBargaining Update – Fencing
Bargaining Update – Fencing
The Union has reached a settlement for the Fencing Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Sunday May 8th at 7am.
To participate you must pre-register through the webpage prior to 4pm May 7, 2022.
Members should continue to go to work.
If ratified, all increases will be retroactive to May 1, 2022.
For help in registering call 416-243-6502 or email sector-updates@liuna183.ca
Bargaining Update – Self Levelling
The Union has reached a settlement for the Self Levelling Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Saturday April 30th at 11am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Self LevellingBargaining Update – High Rise Trim
On April 24th the members voted to renew the High Rise Trim Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – High Rise TrimBargaining Update – Landscaping
The Union has reached a settlement for the Landscaping Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Saturday April 30th at 9am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – LandscapingBargaining Update – Residential Bricklaying
On February 5th the members voted to renew the Bricklaying Agreement.
The new collective agreement is in effect May 1st.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Residential BricklayingBargaining Update – Concrete & Drain
The Union has reached a settlement for the Concrete & Drain Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Sunday May 1st at 9am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Concrete & DrainBargaining Update – Low Rise Forming
The Union has reached a settlement for the Low Rise Forming Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Sunday May 1st at 11am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Low Rise FormingBargaining Update – Apartment Builder
The renewal collective agreement between the Union and the MTABA (apartment builders) will be settled by arbitration.
The arbitration was held on April 21, 2022 and we are waiting for a decision.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Apartment BuilderBargaining Update – Low Rise Builders
The renewal collective agreement between the Union and the TRCLB and DRCLB (low rise builders) will be settled by arbitration.
The arbitration was held on April 21, 2022 and we are waiting for a decision.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Low Rise BuildersBargaining Update – STRIKE in Railings Sector
The Union’s membership has rejected the proposed settlement for the Railings Collective Agreement.
The Railings Sector will be engaged in a lawful strike effective May 1, 2022.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – STRIKE in Railings SectorBargaining Update – Framing Sector
The Union has reached a settlement for the Framing Sector.
A virtual ratification vote will be held Saturday April 30 at 7am.
[Read more…] about Bargaining Update – Framing SectorVirtual Membership Meeting – April 24, 2022
There will be a Virtual Membership Meeting on:
Sunday April 24, 2022 at 8:00 AM EST
Members must register for the meeting by 4 pm on Friday, April 22, 2022.
If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to participate in the meeting.
Virtual Membership Meeting – April 24, 2022
All 183 offices have reopened to the membership, and we want to remain open. In light of rising Covid-19 cases, and as a precaution for our vulnerable members and retirees, we will be continuing with virtual meetings until further notice.
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