… B.C. minimum wage increase will help protect vulnerable workers from inflation April 6, 2023 Share Main Image Image Unifor is welcoming the news that B.C.’s minimum wage will … that increases to the minimum wage have a net impact on job numbers . Media Contact Ian Boyko National Communications …
… Assaults on bus drivers still considered part of the job by WorkSafeBC July 17, 2019 Share A disturbingly high number of transit … than 100 bus drivers are attacked every year in B.C.,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Joie Warnock. “Assaults are …
… Disaster relief needed for coastal communities facing salmon crisis September 10, … are clear and families are suffering,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “The worst commercial salmon … all coastal regions as a result of unprecedented salmon run numbers. Net fisheries on the north and central coasts are …
… The decision to hand over government printing contracts to for-profit businesses could jeopardize privacy and end up costing more, according to Unifor. “When it comes to this government, ideology trumps … Local 780G. “If they actually took the time to look at the numbers, they would realize that the Queen’s Printer is a …
… 2014 Share Less than a year out from a federal election, more than 700 child care advocates met for a three day … just for the women of the union, but for everyone,” said Unifor Women’s Department Director Julie White. “If … national child care system. We must remove this barrier.” Unifor regional council women’s committee chairs – Brenda …
… than you think February 20, 2018 Share By Kaylie Tiessen, Unifor Research Department In early February, Canada’s jobs report led with some attention grabbing numbers. A deep dive into the data shows that while the …
… Credit union workers strike October 1, 2013 Share Thirty-three Unifor members working at a British Columbia credit union … less than those at similar sized banks and credit unions in BC, and have lower benefits and pension provisions. The …
… Transit, PW Transit Erinn Pinkerton President & CEO, BC Transit Ltd Jerry Dias National President, Unifor Re: Unifor Union Strike – BC Transit / PW Transit Dear Mr …
… Research suggests DFO worsened impact of salmon fishery crisis January 28, 2020 Share Main Image Image January 28, 2020 VANCOUVER —Unifor has released a new report that says artificially low … plan. The report uses data from Greg Ruggerone’s study Numbers and Biomass of Natural‐ and Hatchery‐Origin Pink …
… Unifor pledges support for Doctors for Medicare campaign April 25, 2014 Share … challenge a brazen attack on universal public health care. Unifor committed to donating $50,000 in total to Canadian …
… Report from the BC Regional Health & Safety/Environment Committee August 14, … Committee hosted an educational forum at the Unifor office in New Westminster, with support and assistance from the Unifor National Health & Safety department. This event was …
… Unifor encourages participation in #CureCongestion campaign May … VANCOUVER —British Columbia’s largest transit and transportation union is calling on all Metro Vancouver voters to … for public transit infrastructure,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor B.C. Area Director. “Congestion is not inevitable—the …
… Enforcement of Container Trucking Act and Regulations August … Minister of Labour Room 342 Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Dear Minister Bains: Re: Enforcement of Container Trucking Act and Regulations As you are aware, Unifor represents the largest number of unionized container …
… Bell Media workers ratify new contracts across Canada July 27, 2021 … after committing to coordinated bargaining across several Unifor locals. “This shows what solidarity can do. Workers … a common employer came together and stuck together,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. The effort was led by …
… We should empower workers for a real economic recovery November 5, 2020 Share … and a half years did the caucus or leader reach out to Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, to … and a half years did the caucus or leader reach out to Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, to …
… WSBC Presumptive Coverage for COVID-19 Infections as an … Anne Naser President and CEO WorkSafeBC Dear Ms. Naser, Unifor fully supports the Workers Compensation Board’s move …
… Container truckers welcome new opportunity after Commissioner Andy Smith's resignation … the largest number of truckers at Port Metro Vancouver. Unifor says it is eager to get to work with the next … guarding the hen-house," said Gavin McGarrigle , Unifor's BC Area Director. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the …
… Pipeline exporting crude isn’t good for Canada, job creation July 23, 2014 Share Main Image Image Russ Day, Unifor Local 601 unit chair at the Chevron Burnaby Refinery, … created from a pipeline opposed by 130 First Nations, most BC municipalities, and half of British Columbians. Beyond a …
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