Construction workers strike Ontario

Vaughan, May 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —The Ontario Housing Construction Council (RESCON) has expired all collective bargaining agreements on housing ...

However, there is no reason to suspend work and the arbitration settlement allows other parties to return to the negotiating table and reach an agreement. “The housing construction industry is an important part of Ontario’s economy,” says Richard Rior, president of RESCON. “Housing was needed and the industry was considered essential throughout the pandemic. Taking into account other settlements in the housing and broader construction sector, the arbitrator gave a $ 6.40 increase to the total package per hour over three years. There are about 30 collective bargaining agreements in the housing construction sector. Vaughan, May 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —The Ontario Housing Construction Council (RESCON) has expired all collective bargaining agreements on housing construction in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on April 30, 2022. This contract is used in the housing sector for activities such as excavation, cranes and concrete pumps.

The Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 183 said Sunday that members in various sectors of the residential construction industry went ...

“We are encouraged that a number of collective agreements have been settled,” RESCON president Richard Lyall said in a statement. The union said employers in other construction sectors and in other parts of the residential construction sector offered employment terms that “better reflected the cost of living” and anticipated inflation. It said other construction unions had agreed deals.

That nearby construction site has fallen silent and you're actually getting some work done, but don't celebrate too quickly, as 15000 construction...

This strike slowed work at major construction projects across the province.— Labour History Girl (@labour_girl) #canlab #cdnpoli #onpoli pic.twitter.com/AiN8o6mlz5 May 2, 2022 On this day in 1988, Ontario's 10,000 construction electricians began a strike that would last for 3 weeks. They deserve compensation that reflects their contributions to the industry," said Jack Oliveira, LiUNA Local 183 Business Manager.

Vaughan, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is advising that all collective bargaining agreements for ...

"Construction remains highly paid work, but the recovery of our economy is uncertain due to rising inflation and a looming recession. "The residential construction industry is a critical part of Ontario's economy," says RESCON president Richard Lyall. "Housing is a need, and the industry was considered essential throughout the pandemic. All sectors of construction are important, and labour, management and government did a good job working together during the pandemic. We are pleased that a large number of collective agreements have been settled, a tentative agreement has been reached, or the parties are waiting for an arbitration award. Under labour legislation, construction unions in the province are entitled to engage in lawful strike activities. That agreement is used in the residential sector for activities including excavation, cranes and concrete pumps.

Labourers and crane operators say they are getting slammed by inflation.

Strike by at least 15,000 construction workers hammers projects Back to video The GTA’s high-flying residential construction sector faces a loss of altitude after at least 15,000 workers walked off the job Monday to strike for better wages and other improvements. Strike by at least 15,000 construction workers hammers projects

More than 15000 construction workers walked off the job in Ontario on Sunday and their union says the strike could delay residential building projects in ...

We are confident that by working together, the parties can reach a settlement," the ministry said in the statement. Then we can get back to building the houses that everyone in Ontario needs," Pariser said. "Inflation is at an all time high and Canadians across the country are experiencing the challenges of dealing with the cost-of-living crisis that we're facing and our members are no different." Those at the framing or high-rise forming stage will be affected more, he said. Those on strike include high-rise forming workers — who do structural concrete work on apartment buildings — self-levelling flooring workers, house framers and tile, railing, carpet and hardwood installers. In an email on Monday, Pariser said the impact of the strike will depend on the stage of construction of a project.