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In our June 22nd update, we reported that our Negotiating Committee was pleased with the progress made during the first week of conciliation and looking forward to continuing discussions with Bell this week.  Unfortunately, this week did not unfold as intended,...

Negotiations to reach a newly revised Collective Agreement with Bell recommenced this week with the aid of the federal conciliator.  The parties exchanged and discussed monetary proposals for the first time in this round of negotiations, and all outstanding...

Although we were aware through departure reporting that a number of members left the company on June 24th, we’ve now received the final results from Bell on the recent downsizing and EVRTIP.  Bell targeted up to 31 positions in IT for reduction.  In total, 60...

The window for applying to the current EVRTIP package closes today at 4:00 pm.  With June 24th stated as the targeted departure date in the package, we anticipate members will know the results of their application within a few days to a week or so of the...

Negotiations Update: With meeting dates for conciliation yet to be scheduled, Bell notified TEAM that “the Company shall terminate the current collective agreement in 90 days (August 23, 2022) and may unilaterally change the terms and conditions of your member’s...

Below we provide an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with Bell, including a significant move by the company to apply for conciliation and the ramifications of such a move. TEAM is aware how protracted negotiations can cause uncertainty for members and also...

Downsizing and EVRTIP targeting Members in IT:  Hot on the heels of reporting “solid” and “strong” Q1 results across all business segments, including a 36% increase in net earnings (up to $934 million) and the best quarterly wireless organic revenue growth since...

New TEAM Labour Relations Officer: We are very excited to announce the addition of Paula Baryluk to our team, as the new TEAM Labour Relations Officer.  Paula is a skilled labour relations practitioner with extensive experience in collective agreement...

TEAM and the IFPTE Stand with National Labour Bodies in Condemning the Invasion of Ukraine: TEAM stands in solidarity with the IFPTE and locals across North America in supporting the Canadian Labour Congress and the AFL-CIO in their condemnation of the Russian...