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Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3

… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3 February 21, 2020 … and those who inspired them. Sharlene Henry Local 1285, Activist Sharlene Henry is an activist in her … She aims to better educate those who live in ignorance about discrimination and stand up to oppression and …
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Bargaining Update #1

… Bargaining Update #1 June 25, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor Members: As you are aware, we are set to enter into … stage, we are in continual dialogue with the Detroit Three about the most appropriate manner to conduct negotiations. …
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Unifor and Stellantis reach tentative agreement

… Unifor and Stellantis reach tentative agreement October 30, … covers 8,200 Unifor members at the Windsor Assembly Plant (locals 444, 195 and 1498), Brampton Assembly Plant (Local … Reconciliation. Visit autotalks.ca for further information about the union’s negotiations with Detroit Three …
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Rally for striking Vast Auto workers

… Rally for striking Vast Auto workers February 9, 2017 Share Main … and immigrants hired through temporary agencies,” said Unifor National Representative Paulo Ribeiro, adding Unifor … Most workers at the Vast Auto facility in Brampton make about $12.70 per hour and pay for their own benefits. None …
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Unifor Economist Jim Stanford takes on Stephen Harper economic record

… Unifor Economist Jim Stanford takes on Stephen Harper … Partnership trade deal.  "The Conservatives talk a lot about trade and globalization, yet Canada's exports have … East, Oakville Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Unifor Local 1285 Hall, 23 Regan Road, Brampton, ON *Free and open to the …
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Unifor members recognized at CALM awards

… Unifor members recognized at CALM awards May 14, 2018 Share … in our fight for good jobs and social justice. Unifor locals were well-represented at the annual conference, with … and 5555 present, as well as national staff. Information about all Unifor winners is listed below. CALM brings …
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Unifor makes wish come true

… Unifor makes wish come true July 6, 2022 Share Main Image … Director of Education. Kiehne was contacted by Unifor Local 1285 retiree Jenn Harvey, who volunteers with the Make a Wish Foundation, about Ben. His wish was to spend a week at a cottage by a …
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Ontario Regional Council delegates commit to continued advocacy

… it clear that they represent a bold movement to defend workers’ rights in the province. “We are going to move … province and stop Ford in his tracks,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “If it’s not our role to lead and … ORC Chairperson Scott McIlmoyle led an exciting discussion about current issues and upcoming challenges for local …
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Unifor wins nine Canadian Association of Labour Media Awards

… Unifor wins nine Canadian Association of Labour Media Awards … the Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM) and Unifor locals picked up four awards for best union communications … wrote judges in an online awards ceremony. A Unifor video about the history of activism in the auto sector won the …
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Rally at Queen's Park!

… Health care services in Ontario are under attack from Doug Ford’s PC Government. This government introduced Bill 74 “ … more. That’s why the Ontario Health Coalition along with Unifor and other coalition partners have organized a rally … you to stand with us to show Doug Ford how serious we are about protecting public health care. Protect & improve our …
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Unifor Auto Council discusses transformation of Canada’s auto sector

… Unifor Auto Council discusses transformation of Canada’s … I just hope it is in the communities we are most worried about,” said D’Agnolo referring to the Brampton Assembly … our members,” said Danny Price, President of Unifor Local 1285 which represents production and skilled trades workers …
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Unifor Skilled Trades Council discusses trade war threat

… Unifor Skilled Trades Council discusses trade war threat … Unifor National Skilled Trades Council Trustee and Local 1285 Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant Skilled Trades … Oshawa MPP Jennifer French.  “More and more we’re hearing about anxiety in younger generations about how they can …
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BIWOC Conference celebrates 10 years of victories as a union

… BIWOC Conference celebrates 10 years of victories as a union September 20, 2023 Share Main Image Image … Ont., symbolizing the theme “growing together,” a decade of Unifor’s victories through the lens of BIWOC communities, … people in positions of leadership. That’s what this is about.” Some 200 members from across Canada attended the …
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