Porter Strikers Ratify First Collective Agreement

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Porter Strikers Ratify First Collective Agreement TORONTO, June 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Twenty-two Porter Refuellers on strike since January 10, 2013 have ratified their first Collective Agreement on the evening of June 24th. Members are looking forward to returning to their jobs. COPE Local 343 and Porter FBO have withdrawn all litigation between them. The parties are looking forward to building a relationship for the future. The labour movement's tremendous support was integral in helping to resolve this dispute. SOURCE: COPE Ontario For further information: Mary Stalteri 416-659-2897
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Donation to COPE 343 (Porter Airline workers) approved

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Here are the results of our poll on the Executive Board recommendation: “COPE Local 491 will make a onetime, two thousand dollar ($2000.00) donation to COPE Local 343” « La section locale 491 du SEPB fera un don unique de deux mille dollars (2 000 $) à la section locale 343 du SEPB ». Number of voters: 100 · Group size: 245 · Percentage voted: 40.82 Ranked by votes Rank Opinion Votes % 1 Yes 91 91.00 2 No 9 9.00
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Catholic Teachers Donate $30,000 to Striking Porter Employees

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Catholic Teachers Donate $30,000 to Striking Porter Airlines Employees TORONTO, March 13, 2013 /CNW/ - After joining the striking employees of Porter Airlines on the picket line on March 11, 2013, delegates from the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) brought the young workers back to the meeting, where they received a standing ovation and a cheque for more than $30,000, as a contribution to their strike fund. Teacher delegates attending OECTA's AGM joined in the peaceful protest at Billy Bishop Airport in support of the employees who fuel Porter Airlines aircraft at the Toronto Island Airport. The workers, who are members of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE) Local 343, have been on strike since January 10, 2013. "The right to demonstrate in…
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