Operating Engineers

Last week, TSSA filed an application against OPSEU at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) which called on OPSEU to cease and desist from violating the  Labour Relations Act . As part of its Application, TSSA also requested that the OLRB order OPSEU to immediately negotiate in good faith and make every reasonable effort to achieve a negotiated Collective Agreement with TSSA. TSSA also requested that the OLRB order OPSEU to cease and desist from threats and intimidation...
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has filed an application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) calling on OPSEU — the union representing inspectors who have been on strike since July 21 — to cease and desist from violating the Labour Relations Act.
As part of this application, TSSA has also requested:
That the OLRB issue an Order that OPSEU immediately negotiate in good faith and make every reasonable effort to achieve a negotiated...
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and the Society, the union that represents TSSA’s engineers, have reached an agreement on a first contract that was ratified by members in a vote held earlier today. This agreement, which benefits both parties, comes after eight months of robust and respectful negotiations.
TSSA respects employees’ right to unionize and bargain. “We look forward to continuing to work with TSSA engineers and all employees...
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This is a friendly reminder that Technical Standards and Safety Authority's (TSSA’s) 2022 Annual Public Meeting (APM) is coming up on September 28, 2022. This event is now being held as a virtual meeting.
If you plan to join, we kindly ask that you RSVP by email to  apm@tssa.org  by September 19, 2022. To those who have already responded, we thank you in advance and look forward to connecting with you then.
Streaming details will be provided...
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While the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) remains hopeful an agreement can be reached soon with OPSEU — the union representing inspectors who have been on strike since July 21 — comprehensive plans are in place for us to continue the delivery of our safety mandate.
All TSSA’s non-inspection services such as engineering, examinations and licensing, etc. remain available. Expedited and rush engineering reviews are not available until the strike...
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