… Auto parts workers build solidarity May 21, 2015 Share In meetings across Ontario this month, Unifor auto parts locals are working together, building … collective agreements within the sector, which represents about 17,000 workers. Unifor Assistant to the President …
… C-377, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations) May 8, 2015 Share Unifor is Canada’s largest private-sector trade union, but … requirements that are in this Bill. We’re concerned about Bill C-377. It is a blatantly anti-union piece of …
… Buckley running for OFL August 27, 2015 Share Unifor’s Chris Buckley is running to be president of the … by Ontario delegates to Canadian Council. “This is about rebuilding the labour movement,” he said. “We want to …
… Fair boosts local’s profile June 17, 2015 Share Unifor Local 1106 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, … professional development as well as answer any questions about our union. We are lucky to belong to a union …
… Unifor's first pride conference April 27, 2015 Share Full of joy and humour, delegates at Unifor’s … transphobia – and austerity. “This conference isn’t just about what’s wrong. It’s also about what we’re doing to …
… Unifor member elected Nisichawayasihk Cree chief October 22, 2015 Share Former journalist and Unifor Local 816M member … Nation. “It is an extreme honour. But I know that it’s not about me, it’s more about what our people need at this time. …
… Station cuts show need for CRTC reform December 12, 2015 Share While the decision by … community around us is at the heart of our democracy," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "The people hurt by … Even as rumours swirled at CHCH throughout the day about the future of the station, the dedicated staff …
… Voting out the Tories top priority August 27, 2015 Share “Are we ready?” … Current NDP MPs Peggy Nash and Ruth Ellen Brosseau spoke about women in electoral politics, alongside Nancy Peckford, … noting the opportunities, training, and confidence that Unifor offers women. “Encourage women to run,” said Nash. …
… Unifor hosts women in trades July 29, 2015 Share Unifor hosted a five-day program of skilled … women in the Windsor Essex area seeking information about skilled trades, qualifications and classifications. It …
… Unifor launches refugee sponsorship program with Lifeline … Social Justice Fund. The union will continue to work with Locals across the country to raise further funds to assist … or Lifeline Syria . If you are interested in learning more about the Unifor’s Syrian refugee sponsorship, or if you …
… Safeway warehouse closure could cost the community more than 100 jobs March 2, 2015 Share Winnipeg —The closure … King Edward Street could cost 125 employees their jobs, Unifor Local 468 members learned today. Sobey’s (Empire Co.) … announcement contradicts the employer’s earlier statements about job security.” The company told employees that the …
… Delegates support TRC commission August 27, 2015 Share Delegates to … Commission into the legacy of residential schools. Unifor National President Jerry Dias opened the session with … Commission developed 94 recommendations to tell the truth about the past and move towards a healthier future. …
… chairs attend conference in Vienna October 22, 2015 Share Unifor’s regional Women’s Committee chairs recently joined 300 … Beaman, member of Local 1 in Halifax, spoke passionately about taking a stance against violence against women and …
… in Kitimat could be near, says the union representing 127 workers at the District. Unifor says that it is eager to negotiate an end to the … in circles because the District can’t make up it’s mind about what it is offering,” said Martin McIlwrath, Local …
… Council opens with calls to action September 11, 2015 Share Unifor’s third BC Council opened this morning with a celebration … as a progressive organization to make sure this election is about equality.” Warnock congratulated several locals for …
… Rally for beer can workers February 25, 2015 Share Unifor President Jerry Dias joined with local politicians … We applaud you.” Dias went on to say that the strike was about the “basic right to negotiate, and to return to work …
… Regional Directors report strength and growth August 22, 2015 Share Unifor’s Regional Directors told Canadian Council delegates about members standing up for their rights, for the needs of …
… be key to defeating the Harper Government, and it’s up to Unifor members to get out and help make sure that happens, BC … union members voting Conservative, now at 27 per cent, to about 20 per cent. “If we can do that, Harper has no pathway …
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