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Alliance Ground International Unifor members ratify new three-year agreement

Unifor Local 2002 members at Alliance Ground International (AGI) in Toronto have overwhelmingly ratified their new three-year agreement by 84%.

“Congratulations to our aviation members at AGI on securing this deal,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“A collective agreement that builds on a living wage and job security helps relieve the pressure many workers feel in this sector.”

The bargaining committee negotiated robust improvements that strengthen job security and overall compensation for frontline workers.

Unifor Media Council unites to confront U.S. trade threats and defend Canadian journalism

Unifor's Media Council celebrated its 31st anniversary in Victoria, B.C. this year at Victoria’s Empress Hotel, bringing together delegates from across the country to talk about the impact of the U.S. trade war on the media sector, battling misinformation, and reporting on sensitive topics.

Unifor National President Lana Payne told the council that the “shakedown is real” when it comes to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and extortion tactics.

GM Bright Drop cancellation at CAMI latest Trump policy casualty

TORONTO – General Motors’ announcement that production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van will cease at the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario is the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s dangerous and destabilizing auto policies.

Care Counts: Unifor celebrates Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, marks the 25th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!

Unifor proudly joins the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and allies across the province in recognizing the indispensable role of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and all child care workers. These dedicated professionals provide vital services for our children and our communities.

Trump heavy-duty truck and bus tariffs latest attack on Canadian auto

TORONTO – President Trump’s new tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and buses are the latest direct attack on our auto manufacturing sector—another act of economic blackmail designed to drag investment and good jobs out of Canada.

“Trump is coming for Canada’s industrial manufacturing base, weaponizing tariffs one sector at a time using security-threat provisions that everyone knows are completely bogus,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The question is, how many more hits is Canada willing to take before we fight back?”

Unifor outlines priorities to Protect Canadian Jobs as Ontario Legislature resumes

As the Ontario Legislature resumes today, Unifor is calling on all parties and elected representatives to make workers the focus of every decision, from protecting Canadian jobs to supporting key sectors like auto, health care, forestry, and energy.

“Workers are facing tough, uncertain economic times, and now is the moment for the Ontario’s elected leaders to step up,” says Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. 

Together we stand – Unifor’s Bell Clerical units begin bargaining

On October 15, Unifor’s Bell Clerical locals began bargaining with Bell Canada in Montreal, QC with an initial exchange of demands.

This round of bargaining comes at a critical time as members face ongoing job losses, there are increased surpluses, and offers of Voluntary Separation Packages (VSPs). In this environment, key issues at the bargaining table include safeguarding jobs, improving working conditions, and ensuring a secure future for all Bell Clerical members.

Letter to Minister Holland Supporting Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Communities

The Honourable Kevin Holland
Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products

Minister Holland,

Re: Supporting Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Communities

We are urgently requesting a meeting to discuss the ongoing softwood lumber dispute and trade war that are causing disastrous repercussions across the forestry sector in Ontario.

Unifor Stellantis Council Statement on Brampton Assembly Plant

Unifor’s Stellantis Council, representing more than 8,000 members working at Stellantis facilities across Canada, strongly condemn the company’s decision to relocate future J4U (Jeep Compass) vehicle production from Brampton, Ontario to the United States. 

Stellantis’ decision is an egregious violation of the company’s collective agreement commitments made to our union, our members and their families. 

October 18 is Persons Day

On October 18, Canada commemorates Persons Day. As trade unionists, we recognize this day with the understanding that the fight for gender equity is fundamental to ensuring justice for all workers. Today we celebrate the historic victories of women activists – including countless union members – whose legacy is the foundation upon which we continue to build our successes today.

Unifor auto leadership meets Premier Ford to address U.S. tariffs and trade threats

A delegation of Unifor auto leadership, led by Unifor National President Lana Payne, met with Premier Doug Ford on October 14 to discuss escalating U.S. trade threats, punishing tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles, and the urgent need for a coordinated national strategy to defend Canadian auto jobs.

“America is bold enough that the U.S. Commerce Secretary has said out loud that the Trump administration’s goal is the elimination of assembly plants in Canada. We need an equally bold, coordinated Team Canada approach to fight back,” said Payne.

Hauser outdoor furniture workers negotiate new four-year contract

Unifor Local 1106 members at Hauser Industries in Waterloo, Ont., have ratified a four-year agreement with the company that moves welders up a pay grade and eliminates the lowest pay grade to deliver a bigger wage increase to those members.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for standing up for our members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Members who receive the lowest wage in the grid will move from $19.60 an hour to $21.05 an hour and welders will move from $21.99 an hour to $23.48 an hour.

Unifor Protect Canadian Jobs Rally – Brampton, Ontario

Hundreds of Unifor members and community supporters rallied in Brampton on October 4 to defend auto industry jobs and fight back against U.S. trade attacks. Together, we’re standing up for Canadian workers and a fair future.

Ottawa Blue Line Taxi drivers ratify new collective agreement

OTTAWA – Unifor members at Blue Line Taxi in Ottawa have voted to ratify a new collective agreement, ending a three-week strike that began on September 19, 2025.

“Blue Line Taxi drivers stood shoulder to shoulder throughout this strike,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Their unity and determination on the picket line sent a powerful message to their employer." 

Prairie region women rise together in strength and solidarity

On October 5 – 7, more than 100 Unifor sisters and siblings gathered in Calgary for the Prairie Region Women’s Conference, uniting under the theme: Rising Together – Voices of Strength and Solidarity.

The conference began with a conversation about the struggles and power of women with Janis Irwin, MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood. The conversation, facilitated by Unifor Women’s Director, Tracey Ramsey, focused on the importance of solidarity in a time where women, workers, and gender-diverse people are under attack.

Penske Woodstock ratifies new three-year agreement

WOODSTOCK, ONT.— Penske Logistics workers, represented by Unifor Local 4268 in Woodstock, have ratified a new three-year agreement by 72%.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for negotiating a strong collective agreement for Penske Logistics members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

Titan Tool & Die workers unanimously support their bargaining committee’s decision to reject concessionary offer

WINDSOR – Titan Tool & Die workers, who have been locked out for two months, voted unanimously today to support their bargaining committee’s decision to reject a company contract offer that demanded deep concessions on wages, pensions, and retirement benefits.

“After locking these workers out on the street, the company thinks they’ve beaten them down to the point where they will accept concessions on every major front. Titan Tool & Die has seriously underestimated our members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Unifor rallies to Protect Canadian Jobs in Brampton

Hundreds of Unifor members and community supporters rallied on October 4, sending a powerful message to oppose U.S. trade attacks, protect auto industry jobs in Brampton, and demand stronger protections for Canadian workers. 

Strengthening worker power across borders

Labour leaders and workers’ rights advocates gathered at Unifor’s national office in Toronto on October 6 for The Mexico Workers’ Rights Action Project: Building and strengthening union independence, democracy and worker power in Mexico. The event was the culmination of a four-year project that was funded by the Canadian government, supported by Unifor, in close collaboration with CILAS – the Labor Research and Union Advisory Center, based in Mexico City. The conference brought together Canadian, Mexican and U.S.