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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Best Western Windsor workers to vote on ‘final offer'
Workers strike in front of Windsor's Best Western Plus hotel on Riverside Drive West in Windsor, Ont. on June 3, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV News Windsor) Striking workers at the Best Western Plus in downtown Windsor will vote Monday on the company's 'final offer.' The Ontario Labour Relations Board will conduct the vote for 37 full and part-time workers, members of Unifor Local 195. They have been on the picketline for 15 days, backing demands in a new contract. Ironwood Management Corporation requested the vote, saying the offer would provide employees the best overall compensation of any private-sector hotel in the region. According to Union President Emile Nabbout, the union does not believe the final offer is satisfactory and he doesn't believe his members will support the company. The vote will be held electronically and there's no word on when the results will be known. — Paul McDonald/AM800 News
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Positive news for local feeder plants as Windsor Assembly returns to regular production early
Positive news for local feeder plants as the Windsor Assembly Plant returns to two shifts sooner than expected. Unifor Local 195 President Emile Nabbout said while there is still anxiety about the future, that this is a win for his members. In early May it was announced that there would be alternating and fluctuating work schedules at the Windsor Assembly Plant for 12 weeks. It was also announced that the addition of a third shift at Windsor Assembly has been postponed until 2026. The two shifts weren't set to return to full production until June 30, however, it was announced earlier this week by Unifor Local 444 that they would return to full operation by June 23. Some workers that Local 195 represents were affected by the fluctuating work schedules, with some week-to-week shutdowns, or only skeleton crews working in the feeder plants during that time period. Nabbout said reductions to shifts at Windsor Assembly caused reductions to shifts at the feeder plants as well. 'Whether we run a skeleton crew, it depends on each facility, or they reduce the shift operation, or reduce the number of the people. So, each facility is doing their own thing, but the end result is that there is an impact when there is a reduction in shifts.' He said there is still high levels of anxiety due to tariffs. 'Since November of last year, the concern remains the same, as everybody knows prior to November of last year we were hoping that we'd have Windsor Assembly Plant running three shifts, not two shift operations, and everything changed so quickly. There is a drastic impact on our members, on the community, on everybody.' Nabbout said they have to take little wins where they can. 'Boost the moral and continue being positive. And we're going to continue working with all stakeholders, from government, to investors, to corporations, to make sure that we are on the right track to preserve all the work here and protect Canadian jobs.' Local 195 represented approximately 800 members. Unifor Local 444 represents 4,500 workers at the assembly plant and 1,250 workers at area feeder plants. The Windsor Assembly Plant is home to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona. - Written by Meagan Delaurier/AM800 News.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Workers at Central Stamping have new deal
Workers at Central Stamping in Windsor have a new collective agreement. At a ratification meeting Tuesday, membership voted 65 per cent in favour of a new four-year deal. It includes a $4.75 wage increase over the life of the agreement for the 79 full time workers, as well as a one-time special adjustment of 0.60 cents for different classifications at the plant. The collective agreement was set to expire in September, but the union says the company came to the table early as the employers is bidding on new business for the facility. Unifor Local 195 President Emile Nabbout says the wage increase is significant. ~ By AM800 News.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unifor members at the Best Western Plus begin strike action
WINDSOR, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 195 members working at the Best Western Plus in Windsor are on the picket line today in a push for fair wages and to fight back against concessionary demands from their employer. "Unifor members at Best Western Plus deserve wages that reflect the value they bring to the hospitality sector and respect for the hard work they do every day," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "Instead of seeking to improve working conditions, the employer has demanded concessions. Our members won't stand for it." Local 195 members walked off the job at 12:01 a.m. June 1. Unifor has called on the employer to return to the table with a serious offer that addresses wages and withdraws concessions. "Hotel workers should not be asked to accept less while the hospitality industry continues to recover and grow," said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. "This strike is about protecting decent work and dignity for every worker who makes this hotel run." Unifor Local 195 represents nearly 40 workers in guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance at the hotel. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future. SOURCE Unifor View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
01-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Unifor members at the Best Western Plus begin strike action
WINDSOR, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 195 members working at the Best Western Plus in Windsor are on the picket line today in a push for fair wages and to fight back against concessionary demands from their employer. 'Unifor members at Best Western Plus deserve wages that reflect the value they bring to the hospitality sector and respect for the hard work they do every day,' said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 'Instead of seeking to improve working conditions, the employer has demanded concessions. Our members won't stand for it.' Local 195 members walked off the job at 12:01 a.m. June 1. Unifor has called on the employer to return to the table with a serious offer that addresses wages and withdraws concessions. 'Hotel workers should not be asked to accept less while the hospitality industry continues to recover and grow,' said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. 'This strike is about protecting decent work and dignity for every worker who makes this hotel run.' Unifor Local 195 represents nearly 40 workers in guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance at the hotel. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future. SOURCE Unifor
