Collective agreement finalized between Lakehead Terminal Elevators Association and United Steelworkers

Minister Leitch congratulates parties on reaching an agreement for grain workers and maintenance employees

OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Lakehead Terminal Elevators Association and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (United Steelworkers) Local 1976 Unit Lodge 650 on reaching a collective agreement for some 200 grain workers and maintenance employees.

The agreement was reached with assistance from the Labour Program's Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which provides dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the Canada Labour Code.

Quick Facts

• Lakehead Terminal Elevators Association is responsible for the processing, marketing and handling of grains and oilseeds.
• The previous collective agreement covering grain workers and maintenance employees expired on January 31, 2014.
• Over the last five years, more than 94 percent of collective agreements in the federal jurisdiction were settled without a work stoppage when the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was involved.

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"I applaud Lakehead Terminal Elevators Association and United Steelworkers for working together to reach an agreement, which ensures continued grain services. I commend their commitment to collaborative labour relations."
– The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women

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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

SOURCE: Employment and Social Development Canada

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