… Unifor welcomes new plans for beleaguered B.C. forestry sector … by bad policy decisions,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We are hopeful the doubling of … often share recommendations and best practices from their regions to encourage governments to adopt progressive …
… Prairie Regional Council Ends April 7, 2017 Share Unifor’s Prairie Regional Council ended today with a … of Local 2121. The local shared the 2017 CM Hincks Award for mental health promotion with their employer at Hibernia … Violence Leave were passed. In closing, Joie Warnock, Western Regional Director thanked delegates for their …
… Share Main Image Image Regina - The bargaining committee for Unifor says talks with SaskEnergy have reached an impasse. “The … this year but give nothing to front line workers?” asked Western Regional Director Joie Warnock. For more …
… Unifor welcomes B.C. report on Wild Salmon October 17, 2018 Share Fish harvesters … can benefit from this resource,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. “British Columbia’s salmon stocks …
… Unifor calls on Coast Mountain to negotiate to end the transit strike November 11, 2019 Share Unifor will return to the bargaining table to negotiate in good … in new job action on Friday,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We are prepared to work very …
… Unifor activist appointed to B.C. Wild Salmon Advisory Council June 19, 2018 Share Image PRINCE RUPERT —Unifor … keep wild salmon stocks healthy,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. First announced on June 15, the …
… Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company reach tentative agreement … November 27, 2019 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER—Unifor Local 111 and 2200 have reached a tentative agreement … the Metro Vancouver transit system,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director and lead negotiator. “We look …
… Residential school survivors and families honoured at pow wow October 4, 2018 Share On September 30, Indigenous elders, survivors, community activists, and Unifor members gathered on … responsibility of all Canadians,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. The pow wow wrapped up with a …
… attempt to criminalize peaceful protest is an authoritarian over-reach, but will ultimately fail to silence his many critics and opponents, says Unifor. “Jason Kenney doesn’t get it: disagreeing with … he pushes through the legislature.” Earlier this spring, Western Canadian oil and gas workers locked out by Federated …
… Unifor members ratify new contract with Association for Community Living January 30, 2023 Share Main Image Image … health services a priority,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Congratulations to our members …
… Time is running out for Mosaic to avoid job action January 28, 2023 Share Main Image Image UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle says Local 892 …
… Council Highlights May 22, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor Prairie Regional Council delegates gathered in Regina … 1–3 to discuss recent successes and make a plan to elect a worker-friendly government in Saskatchewan. Media Contact Ian Boyko National Communications Representative - Western Region Email Email Hide Image on News Page On … …
… Last container trucking company signs onto Unifor pattern agreement at port December 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER —A … in the drayage sector,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We look forward to working with …
… 5,000 Unifor transit workers on strike in Metro Vancouver November 5, 2019 Share … can’t leave workers behind,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “It’s not a world-class transit …
… Unifor outlines its priorities for the next Manitoba government October 18, 2023 … with respect and help grow good jobs in Manitoba.” UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle says high … Contact Ian Boyko National Communications Representative - Western Region Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … …
… Locals contribute to $5.5 million telethon fundraiser for B.C. kids February 14, 2019 Share Unifor locals, National and B.C. Regional Council donated $ … needs, and their families,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Members played a central role in …
… Regional Directors report strength and growth August 22, 2015 Share Unifor’s … workers joining Unifor – right across the country. Western Region Director Joie Warnock got things started by … workers joining Unifor – right across the country. Western Region Director Joie Warnock got things started by …
… Unifor condemns Premier Smith’s anti-transgender crusade … new plans to block access to gender-affirming medical care for younger teens is a violation of fundamental human rights … workers and their families,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “She’s put a bullseye on our most …
… Campaigns key to Unifor’s future, Doherty says February 7, 2014 Share Unifor’s … expand labour rights in Canada will define this new union, Western Director Scott Doherty told the first meeting of the … and local leaders. “We are starting a dialogue in the regions, talking to members and reinforcing old bonds,” …
… on Vancouver urban transit renewal January 15, 2014 Share More than 50 transit operators and their allies attended a … the BC government’s current approach lacks vision and pits regions and neighbourhoods against each other for political … of transit funding. The town hall was attended by Unifor’s Western Region Director Scott Doherty, BC Council Chair …
… Metro Vancouver transit funding calls for celebration March 16, 2018 Share Image March 16, 2018 … of government to fund Phase Two of the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council plan will create good jobs and build a world … pay dividends for generations,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Metro Vancouver will benefit …
… mediation May 18, 2022 Share Main Image Image WHISTLER —Unifor is encouraged that the employer has agreed to meet again with a mediator to negotiate an end to the 15-week-old job action at PW … is going to be solved,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We’re eager to get back to the …
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