Ottawa, Ontario, November 18, 2011—The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, congratulated NAV CANADA and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) CAW Local 1016 on successfully ratifying a new collective agreement.
“I applaud NAV CANADA and CAW-Canada for working closely together to reach a new agreement,” said Minister Raitt. “Strong labour‑management relations benefit the economic prosperity and security of Canadians.”
Negotiated agreements are in the best interest of the organization, employees, businesses and the Canadian economy. CAW-Canada Local 1016 represents approximately 270 employees involved in training simulation and support to the operation of Canada's civil air navigation service.
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