… celebrates Persons Day. This day marks the day that some women were declared persons under the constitution gaining … of Canada. In the 91 years since that ruling, we see that women’s equality continues to be uneven – both in comparison to men and within women as a group. During the pandemic this fact has been …
… has raised a record breaking $137,000, so far, for Halton Women’s Place in a ‘Hope in High Heels’ walk today led by … much needed funds will provide safe shelter and services to women and children escaping domestic violence at a time when … awareness about the ongoing violence that thousands of women across the country are experiencing.” This year the …
… Jerry Dias raised more than $55,000 for the Halton Women’s Place on Sept. 28 as he took part in the shelter’s … paper, and have now raised more than $125,000 for Halton Women’s Place over the years. A number of other Unifor … joined Dias in the walk. “At any given time, the Halton Women's Place has 52 women and children living there,” said …
… man did in 12 months. We know the gap is even wider for women facing multiple and intersecting areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant women face a 55% gender pay gap; for Indigenous women it is …
… man did in 12 months. We know the gap is even wider for women facing multiple and intersecting areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant women face a 55% gender pay gap; for Indigenous women it is …
… this year, Unifor members will be wearing red to symbolize women being in the red due to the gender wage gap. It takes … man did in 12 months. We know the gap is even wider for women facing multiple and intersecting areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant …
… this year, Unifor members will be wearing red to symbolize women being in the red due to the gender wage gap. … man did in 12 months. We know the gap is even wider for women facing multiple and intersecting areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant …
… Unifor members will be participating in for International Women’s Day 2020 from coast to coast. Where appropriate, … so we can share your pictures. ONTARIO Ottawa March 7 – Women’s March Organized by Women’s March Ottawa Chapter …
… the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University addressed delegates … some of the startling statistics on violence against women and its impact in the workplace. American research … we need a widespread understanding that violence against women is a workplace issue, and is committed to making this …
… Jordan, will participate this Saturday in the annual Halton Women’s Place ‘Hope in High Heels’ walk in support of … President Jerry Dias. “Sadly the pandemic has also led to women and children being confined in their homes with their … place and services for them is greater than ever.” Halton’s Women Place provides shelter and crisis services for …
… committee for getting this agreement and for securing a Women's Advocate Program in your workplace,” said Lana Payne, Atlantic Regional Director. “Women are five times more likely to speak to someone they … Linen plants in Dartmouth and Moncton. Unifor has bargained Women’s Advocate’s in more than 350 workplaces across Canada …
… legislation for both public and private sector workers. Women are being shortchanged as studies show that they are … man did in 12 months. We know the gap is even wider for women facing multiple and intersecting areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant …
… decades of awareness, the gender-pay gap continues for women workers in British Columbia. The commitment to build … legislation. Enacting these will allow non-union women to have the same transparency that unionized women have always enjoyed and will remove the burden on …
… 2020 Share In the ongoing struggle to end violence against women, much has changed since December 6, 1989 and, … entered L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal and separated the women from the men yelling “I hate feminists.” He then systematically murdered 13 students and 1 worker – women who were shot dead solely because they were women. As …
… and benefit improvements, and introducing the unit’s first Women’s Advocate. The 125 members of Local 1917 … of their work,” said Jerry Escott, Local 1917 President. A Women’s Advocate is a specially trained workplace representative who assists women with concerns such as workplace harassment, intimate …
… to understand they can and must take action," said Unifor Women's Department Director Julie White , who participated … "We've seen a lot of discussion around violence against women in the Canadian media recently, and while that's a … Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) in partnership with the …
… National President Jerry Dias is taking part in the Halton Women’s Place ‘Hope in High Heels’ walk taking place in … year. The pair have raised over $100,000 for the Halton Women’s Place in the last two years. A number of other union … be joining Dias in the walk. “At any given time, the Halton Women's Place has 52 women and children living there,” said …
… is the gender pay gap. The PEI Pay Equity Act covers few women in PEI. Women in the private sector and across the public sector … comes into force, likely later this year, a portion of PEI women will have access to a mechanism for achieving pay …
… to understand they can and must take action," said Unifor Women's Department Director Julie White, who participated on … "We've seen a lot of discussion around violence against women in the Canadian media recently, and while that's a … Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) in partnership with the …
… NDP MPs Peggy Nash and Ruth Ellen Brosseau spoke about women in electoral politics, alongside Nancy Peckford, … Director of Equal Voice, a group dedicated to electing more women in Canada. “When you’re engaged in the union, you … opportunities, training, and confidence that Unifor offers women. “Encourage women to run,” said Nash. “And when she …
… Unifor’s Social Justice fund has doubled its donations to women’s shelters across Canada this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns put more women at risk of violence at the hands of their partners. “Local shelters provide vital assistance for women and children living with domestic violence,” said …
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