Profit Doesn’t Care: Unifor rallies during federal funding negotiations
News
Search
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19
Unifor members expertly handled emergency aboard PEI-Nova Scotia ferry, saving lives
… Unifor members expertly handled emergency aboard PEI-Nova Scotia … who makes a living on the sea knows every day can be a new challenge. This fire could have been deadly had crew not … was not scheduled to work that day but described the events as deeply stressful for every Northumberland Ferries …
News
Affordability crisis, and fight against health care privatization come alive at Ontario Regional Council
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … in the “whites only” section of the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, N.S. “As Canadians, we must address the untold … persons (MMIWG2S). She implored them to attend upcoming events such as the Tears to Hope relay and No More Stolen …
News
May Day marked with workers’ stories
… May Day marked with workers’ stories May 3, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor … from across North America about workers who have found renewed reason for activism in 14 months of COVID-19 … restrict our use of the streets,” Feurer said. The online event included video links to street rallies held in both …
News
New Member Booklet
Basic page
Ontario must better protect workers from the crisis that lays ahead
… Ontario must better protect workers from the crisis that lays ahead January 13, 2021 … few of the updated restrictions announced yesterday were new. Furthermore, the new restrictions and enforcement do … recommendations that will stop the spread of COVID-19 and prevent our health care system from being overwhelmed. In …
News
Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of striking workers
… Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of … opportunity to sit behind the anchor desk in the at NTV in Newfoundland and meet hospitality workers at the C.N. Tower … benefits under attack and paid and protected leave in the event of a miscarriage. The last event of the day was a …
News
Unifor’s 2025 BIWOC Conference honours its roots in resistance and makes room for healing, justice and solidarity
… Unifor’s 2025 BIWOC Conference honours its roots in resistance … for MMIWG2S Indigenous housing, Truth and Reconciliation events, celebrating Black History Month, Asian Heritage … harm and try to divide us, every time you bargain a new Racial Justice Advocate, and every time you show up to …
News
Atlantic Regional Council engages members in fight to Build Back Better
… in the fight to Build Back Better and make lasting change for workers post-pandemic. “The number of campaigns that have … Dominion members who took on billionaire Galen Westin in Newfoundland and praising long-term care workers at … nearby communities were directly affected by the horrific events of April 20, 2020 when 22 people were killed in …
News
Build Back Better Through Bargaining: Unifor’s Recovery-Based Collective Bargaining Program
… Build Back Better Through Bargaining: Unifor’s Recovery-Based Collective Bargaining Program File File … workers and equity. However, over the past 15 months, new challenges arose for workers not contemplated in the … workers. Negotiate clear pay premium procedures in the event of a public health emergency or disaster . Such …
Resources
COP21 Update - Emergencies in Paris
… sometimes it is hard to determine just which emergency is foremost. Armies of police surrounding the Le Bourget Climate … put forward a goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees. The newest science indicates that sea level rise and extreme weather events at 2 degrees will be catastrophic. By the end of the …
News
Re-Open Ontario Consultation - Communicating Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities
… Re-Open Ontario Consultation - Communicating Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities File File … scrutiny as the province prepares to return to work under new conditions. The province must ensure clear communication … to determine the root causes of the infection in order to prevent them from occurring again. The incident investigation …
Resources
Strengthening Worker Unity & Inclusion: A Unifor Guide for Supporting Migrant Worker Members
Resources
Conservatives double-down with amendments to Bill 254, the ‘Squashing Ontario Democracy Act’
… Act’ April 13, 2021 Share Main Image Image April 13, 2021 TORONTO – New amendments to the already draconian Bill 254 place … capped salaries and changed working conditions for health care workers, minimum wage retail workers and gaming … April 13, 2021 TORONTO – New amendments to the already draconian Bill 254 …
News
Bargaining Workers' Power: Interim Report
Basic page
Making the most of the CUSMA review
Resources
Unifor Response to the Consultation on Strengthening Federally Regulated Pension Plans
… Unifor Response to the Consultation on Strengthening Federally … to strengthen the protection of pension benefits in the event of employer and/or pension plan insolvency. Unifor … of providing for a limited extension of existing or new amortization schedules as at January 1, 2020 and …
News
Bargaining Workers’ Power
… Bargaining Workers’ Power Page Components Watch the video … program outlines broad Unifor priorities and presents new, ambitious ideas for bargaining committees to consider … local union leadership as well as a series of local union events as part of the Unifor Quebec Director’s Tour. …
Campaign
