Unifor calls on federal government for funds to keep rail service in the region
MONCTON, NB, Feb. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is expressing its disappointment that Canadian National Railway will abandon a 70 kilometer section of railway and is raising concerns about the impact it could have on passenger rail in the region. The union is calling for a public consultation before the section of rail can be abandoned.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias extends an invite to Tim Hudak Leader, Progressive Conservative Party to debate Hudaks proposed labour law changes for Ontario.
Dear Mr. Hudak,
I would like to formally invite you to a debate about your proposed labour law changes for Ontario.
I have been through your plan, and quite simply the numbers just don’t add up. U.S. states with right to work legislation have seen a race to the bottom, with lower wages, less safe workplaces and less money spent on schools and health – and with no better a record on job creations.
Largest forestry union awaits unveiling of the new provincial plan
MONCTON, NB, Feb. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - As the largest forestry union in Atlantic Canada, Unifor says that the soon to be announced forestry plan for the province of New Brunswick could mean a boost to the local economy, forestry sector and decent jobs for New Brunswickers.
TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - The violent robbery of a two-person all off crew armoured car in Montreal early this morning, which resulted in the shooting death of the robber, underscores the need for a thorough overhaul of the industry to protect both the public and those working in the industry, Unifor says.
Unifor, TEAM, IBEW and retirees win Supreme Court appeal
WINNIPEG, Jan. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - In a decision today, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a lower court ruling that the pension surplus of $43.3-million from employee contributions that existed when the former Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) was privatized in 1997, belonged to the workers and retirees, and must be repaid.
Every February, Canadians from all walks of life celebrate the heritage, traditions and culture of Canada’s Black community.
Unifor joins with people of African heritage and other Canadians to celebrate African Heritage Month. The month of February is a nationally recognized opportunity to acknowledge, reflect upon our collective past as well as a time to appreciate and learn about the contributions people of African descent have made to their communities and the country as a whole.
