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Edmonton Journal
01-07-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says
Article content TORONTO — More than 250 workers at the CN Tower, one of the most iconic tourist sites in Toronto, have been locked out just before Canada Day, their union said on Monday. The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy, Unifor said in a statement. Article content CN Tower, which is operated by Crown corporation Canada Lands Company, said on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Unifor Local 4271 said it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. The union said there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Canada Lands Company said it has been engaged in negotiations with Unifor since April and made its 'best offer' on June 26, but the union did not respond. Unifor Local 4271 president Shan Ramanathan said the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. A Canada Lands Company spokesperson said CN Tower visitors can being their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the observation decks while food services are closed. Latest National Stories
National Post
01-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says
TORONTO — More than 250 workers at the CN Tower, one of the most iconic tourist sites in Toronto, have been locked out just before Canada Day, their union said on Monday. Article content The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy, Unifor said in a statement. Article content Article content Article content CN Tower, which is operated by Crown corporation Canada Lands Company, said on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Article content Article content Unifor Local 4271 said it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. Article content The union said there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Article content Canada Lands Company said it has been engaged in negotiations with Unifor since April and made its 'best offer' on June 26, but the union did not respond. Article content Unifor Local 4271 president Shan Ramanathan said the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. Article content A Canada Lands Company spokesperson said CN Tower visitors can being their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the observation decks while food services are closed.
Vancouver Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says
TORONTO — More than 250 workers at the CN Tower, one of the most iconic tourist sites in Toronto, have been locked out just before Canada Day, their union said on Monday. The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy, Unifor said in a statement. CN Tower, which is operated by Crown corporation Canada Lands Company, said on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Unifor Local 4271 said it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. The union said there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Canada Lands Company said it has been engaged in negotiations with Unifor since April and made its 'best offer' on June 26, but the union did not respond. Unifor Local 4271 president Shan Ramanathan said the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. A Canada Lands Company spokesperson said CN Tower visitors can being their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the observation decks while food services are closed. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Toronto Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Union says 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day
The CN Tower looms behind H20 Park on the edge of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by CYNTHIA MCLEOD / Toronto Sun TORONTO — Canada's largest private-sector union says more than 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out by the Crown corporation operating the Toronto tourist attraction. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Unifor says the decision by Canada Lands Co. to lock out workers, including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy. CN Tower says on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Unifor Local 4271 says it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. The union says there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Unifor Local 4271 President Shan Ramanathan says the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Relationships
Vancouver Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day: union
Canada's largest private-sector union says more than 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out by the Crown corporation operating the Toronto tourist attraction. Unifor says the decision by Canada Lands Company to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy. CN Tower says on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Unifor Local 4271 says it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. The union says there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Unifor Local 4271 president Shan Ramanathan says the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
