Telus locks out printing centre workers, union pickets as dispute escalates Jul 13, 2005
He said there will probably be a "full-blown" strike when Telus starts implementing its unilateral contract on July 22. In the meantime, there will also be union-organized study sessions at other Telus locations, like the one at the printing centre, Bell said. (CBC News, Canada -- Business)
Key objective in Cole affair is integrity not restraint of trade Jun 3, 2005
If rule K5 were dropped, the logical conclusion would be clubs arguing that they too should be able to explore unilateral contract terminations. No doubt Shear will argue that Cole was not seeking a unilateral termination of his Arsenal contract, merely exploring his options. (The Independent, UK -- Sport)
Unilateral contract possible for Boeing Machinists May 23, 2005
Special Report: From and Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal. A memo from Machinists Union leadership hints that Onex Corp. could unilaterally impose "initial terms and conditions of employment" if members fail to ratify the company's five-year offer during a vote Tuesday. (gator2)
Enfield EMS plan flatlines Oct 2, 2004
The union filed a petition for declaratory ruling Aug. 23 with the state Board of Labor Relations citing the district's threat to make unilateral contract changes in order to save money. The petition was later withdrawn as the union and district commission agreed to participate in informal meetings to discuss the contract. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Long-time agent sues Liberty for unilateral contract change Dec 20, 2003
By Wiseman Khuzwayo. Johannesburg - Life assurer Liberty Group is beingsued for R212 864.35 in the Johannesburg high court on behalf ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Teachers vent contract frustrations Nov 21, 2003
Topeka Public School teachers, describing themselves as angry and demoralized, vented their frustration at Thursday's school board meeting over the lack of a contract acceptable to them for this year. If the board rejects the recommendations of the fact-finder, it has the right under Kansas law to issue a unilateral contract (Topeka Capital Journal, KS)
Shawnee Heights teachers reject contract Nov 21, 2003
Teachers in Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 on Thursday rejected a district contract offer for this year by a margin of more than 2 to 1. Petty said that teachers didn't have any input in the proposed changes in the high school schedule and that she thought that was a major factor in the vote against the district's contract offer (Topeka Capital Journal, KS)
Teachers cry foul Nov 17, 2003
She said some teachers have questioned whether contract money from Pepsi-Cola that is going into the capital outlay fund could be transferred to the general fund. Teachers have been unable to reach agreement with the district on a contract for this year (Topeka Capital Journal, KS)
