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Cargojet Receives Arbitration Award

Cargojet Inc. announced today that it has received the final award of the arbitrator, Mr. William Kaplan, establishing the final terms of a new collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

Statement on agreement between Unifor and Marine Atlantic

Unifor and Marine Atlantic are pleased to announce that, with the assistance of Special Mediator William Kaplan, they have successfully resolved their collective bargaining impasse.

Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract

Postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement after more than two years of labour strife.

Canada Post moving ahead with end of home delivery

In a press release Monday, Canada Post said it is going ahead with a broad restructuring mandated by the federal government.

Laurentian provides update on negotiations, possible strike

Negotiations with the Laurentian University Faculty Association are ongoing and will continue through the weekend with a mediator, but if a deal is not reached by midnight on Sunday, university faculty will be on the picket line on Monday.

Laurentian faculty association sets strike deadline of Jan. 19

Union and university are in mediation this month ahead of strike deadline, with faculty demanding that obstacles be removed in taking pension plan out of LU’s hands

Air Canada violated labour code with blanket medical note policy: Arbitator

An arbitrator has ruled that Air Canada breached the Canada Labour Code and its collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

Ontario college staff reach tentative deal, ending strike

While more details of the tentative deal are to be released during a union town hall Wednesday afternoon, the union said it includes wage increases.

College Full-time Support Staff Bargaining Update #29: Mediation resumes tomorrow.

Government Sets the Stage for a Labor Showdown at Canada Post

The government’s decision to end door-to-door mail delivery rekindled a walkout by postal workers and may affect thousands of jobs.

Carney: Canada Post needs ‘significant changes,’ but remains part of ‘fabric’ of country

Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government’s decision to drastically scale back services at Canada Post.

Government of Canada instructs Canada Post to begin transformation

In its report released on May 15, the Industrial Inquiry Commission, led by William Kaplan, identified the scale of the challenge and recommended a path forward.

Liberal government instructs Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices

Union announces nationwide strike will resume ‘immediately’ in response to reforms.

Arbitration award for Years 2-4 of agreement with Ontario doctors announced

A Board of Arbitration, chaired by Mr. William Kaplan, has released its decision awarding a 7.3 per cent increase in physician compensation for Years 2 to 4 of the 2024-28 Physician Services Agreement (PSA) between the Ontario government and Ontario’s doctors.

Air Canada and union reach tentative deal, ending strike

Employees to get raises of roughly 16% to 20%, pay for ground under four year agreement.

Canada Post, union trade shots as talks stall a week before postal workers could walk off job

On Thursday, veteran mediator William Kaplan is expected to deliver a key report that aims to chart a path forward for the Crown corporation’s future.