SNOLAB

Disrespect, substandard wages lead to Steelworkers strike at SNOLAB

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SUDBURY, Ontario, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are on strike at the world-renowned SNOLAB research laboratory.

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  • SUDBURY, Ontario, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are on strike at the world-renowned SNOLAB research laboratory.
  • Members of USW Local 2020-59 began their strike this morning, following repeated attempts to negotiate fair wages and greater respect from SNOLAB management.
  • The workers had voted unanimously in April to reject a substandard “final” offer from SNOLAB.
  • Their expectations of how they should be compensated by SNOLAB are very reasonable and fair,” said Pascal Boucher, USW Area Co-ordinator.

“World-class” SNOLAB institute doles out substandard final offer to workers

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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SUDBURY, Ontario, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) working at the SNOLAB research laboratory have voted unanimously to reject a substandard, “final” contract offer from their employer.

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  • SUDBURY, Ontario, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) working at the SNOLAB research laboratory have voted unanimously to reject a substandard, “final” contract offer from their employer.
  • Thursday’s unanimous vote by the workers, members of USW Local 2020-59 in Sudbury, exposes the refusal to date by SNOLAB to negotiate a fair collective agreement that recognizes cost-of-living realities.
  • “SNOLAB has had the opportunity to show our members that their unique knowledge and experience is valued.
  • Instead, not only have they offered wages well-below today’s realities, they actually have demanded concessions from workers,” Nguyen said.

Canada’s leading national research facilities receive significant investments to drive research and innovation

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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Using lasers to investigate matter, ALLS enables leading-edge research in areas such as biology, medicine, chemistry, physics and telecommunications.

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  • Using lasers to investigate matter, ALLS enables leading-edge research in areas such as biology, medicine, chemistry, physics and telecommunications.
  • Through this investment, were supporting our world-class research facilities that drive innovation and the researchers who are making important discoveries across the country.
  • In addition to supporting the ongoing operation and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance, the MSI Fund ensures that these facilities use appropriate management and governance policies and practices.
  • Since 1997, the Canada Foundation for Innovation has made financial contributions to Canadas universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research organizations to increase their capability to carry out high-quality research.

REMINDER/MEDIA ADVISORY: Minister Champagne to announce major investment for Canadian innovation from 2 kilometres below the earth’s surface

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a major investment to support the building blocks of Canadian innovation with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) at SNOLAB, the world-class underground science facility.

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  • The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a major investment to support the building blocks of Canadian innovation with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) at SNOLAB, the world-class underground science facility.
  • This announcement will highlight how research infrastructure is essential for scientific discoveries, advancing society and uplifting the research community.
  • A media availability by teleconference will follow the announcement.
  • Media outlets wishing to take part in the teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations ( [email protected] ) to receive the dial-in information.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Minister Champagne to announce major investment for Canadian innovation from 2 kilometres below the earth’s surface

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a major investment to support the building blocks of Canadian innovation with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) at SNOLAB, the world-class underground science facility.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a major investment to support the building blocks of Canadian innovation with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) at SNOLAB, the world-class underground science facility.
  • This announcement will highlight how research infrastructure is essential for scientific discoveries, advancing society and uplifting the research community.
  • A media availability by teleconference will follow the announcement.
  • Media outlets wishing to take part in the teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations ( [email protected] ) to receive the dial-in information.