BARGAINING UPDATE Return to Work – Important Information for All Members

BARGAINING UPDATE
Return to Work – Important Information for All Members

August 24, 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

As you are aware, Unifor Local 112 has reached a settlement with Toromont Reman Bradford that ends the strike and allows members to return to work under a signed Return to Work Protocol and Memorandum of Agreement.

Key Details:

• Return to Work Date: Members will return no later than the first day of their regular work week beginning Friday, August 29, 2025. Weekend crew starts at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29. If any bargaining unit work is required prior to this date, the Company may contact and offer that work to members in order of seniority from those who normally perform the work.
• Operations Resumption: The Employer will resume operations on Monday, August 25, 2025. Certain employees may be contacted to stagger their start times.
• Positions: All members will return to the positions and assignments they held on July 7, 2025.
• Vacation Requests: Members may elect to use vacation time between now and their return to work by communicating the request to their supervisor. The Employer has agreed such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
• Benefits & Pensions: Will be automatically reinstated effective August 25, 2025, with no re-qualifying periods.
• Labour Day Holiday: Members will receive public holiday pay for Labour Day.
• Seniority: Time spent on strike will count as continuous service. Members will not lose any seniority as a result of the strike.
• No Discipline/No Reprisal: The Employer has confirmed there will be no discipline or reprisals against any member for strike-related activities.

Arbitration of Wages:

All outstanding wage matters have been referred to final and binding interest arbitration. An arbitrator will be appointed with the expectation that hearings will begin prior to October 31, 2025. Wage increases awarded will be retroactive to August 29, 2025, or earlier if determined by the arbitrator.

Moving Forward:

This agreement preserves everything we achieved in bargaining. The only item left to be decided is wages, which will now be determined through arbitration. Your solidarity and determination throughout this strike made this possible.

We thank each and every one of you for your strength and commitment on the picket line. Together, we have shown what solidarity can achieve, and we will carry that same strength into the arbitration process.

In solidarity,

Dustin Philp
Vice President
Unifor Local 112

BARGAINING UPDATE

Update on Bargaining, Arbitration, and Our Continued Fight for Fairness

August 8, 2025

To all Unifor Local 112 Members at Toromont Bradford,

First and foremost, we want to extend a profound thank you to each and every one of you. Since beginning this strike on July 8, 2025, you have demonstrated exceptional strength, unity, and resolve. Your continued solidarity is powerful, and it sends a clear message: we will not settle for less than fairness and respect.

We want to provide you with an important update.

The Union returned to the bargaining table with the company on July 23rd and 24th. Unfortunately, the company’s position remains largely unchanged—a slightly modified version of the same inadequate offer they made before walking away from negotiations on July 3rd. These changes still fail to meaningfully address the core issues that led us to this strike.

On July 24th, the Union suggested to the company that the wage issue be resolved through Voluntary Interest Arbitration. Our intent in providing this offer was clear: if the company agreed, workers could have immediately returned to the workplace while the arbitration process unfolded. The company refused. We believe this is because they know their offer will not withstand scrutiny—and that a neutral third party would see it for what it is: inadequate and unjustified.

As a result of the company’s refusal, on August 6th, the Union formally notified the company of our intent to apply to the Ontario Labour Relations Board for a direction that the collective agreement be settled by First Contract Arbitration through the Ministry of Labour. This process is designed to resolve first agreement disputes when bargaining fails.

As we move forward, the Union will continue its application for arbitration, and we believe this remains a viable and fair pathway toward achieving the contract you deserve.

In response to our application, the company—clearly rattled—filed for a Final Offer Vote with the Ministry of Labour. This is a one-time opportunity per bargaining round for an employer to force a supervised electronic vote on its last offer.

Let us be absolutely clear:

The offer to be presented is NOT supported by your elected Bargaining Committee, Unifor Local 112, or the National Union.

It is a four-year agreement that proposes subpar wage increases and fails to eliminate the damaging two-tier wage structure that keeps newer members permanently behind, with no path to fairness or equity.

If and when this vote is held, we urge every member to vote NO. Reject this attempt to divide and devalue us. Show Toromont that we stand together, and that we demand equal pay for equal work.

In addition to the arbitration process, the Union will continue to apply pressure through other avenues—including secondary picket lines at other Toromont branches and organizing campaigns at non-unionized locations. These actions are already having an impact. Together, we are sending a loud and clear message:

When workers stand together, we win.

Your Bargaining Committee, along with representatives from Local 112 and the National Union, will continue to be present and visible on the picket line.

Any questions you may have regarding the processes outlined above, please contact Dustin Philp at dphilp@unifor112.ca

Stay strong. Stay united. The fight is not over—but neither is our determination.

In solidarity,
Your Toromont Bradford Bargaining Committee
Unifor Local 112

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Toromont Bradford – Welcome Letter

June 12, 2024

Greetings Toromont Bradford Members,

Welcome back to Unifor Local 112!

I, Dustin Philp, will be overseeing your unit from the local level and Chris Widdop will be your Unifor National Representative.

The next step is to select a Bargaining Committee, consisting of three (3) members representative unit wide. Unifor National, Organizing Department, have already conducted the nominations and five (5) members are running for this election.

This election will be done online ONLY as per Local 112 By-Laws.

Unifor Local 112 conducts elections online through a company called Simply Voting. To vote you will need to register by clicking the link: online voting

Please only register with your personal email address, not with a company email.

Below is a copy of the Election Notice with the details:

I would encourage all members to register so your say can be heard.

In solidarity,

Dustin Philp
Vice President
Unifor Local 112
30 Tangiers Rd
Toronto, ON M3J 2B2
Tel. (416) 635-5988 ext.230