… Unifor calls for stronger measures to combat human … trafficking are vulnerable youth and people who experience socialor economic barriers. As a union, we work to empower … survivors: Educate yourself and raise awareness: Learn about the signs of human trafficking and how it manifests in …
… Unifor Statement on Human Rights Day - 2018 December 10, … defending and furthering human rights for all. The union’s socialjustice fund is one of many ways in which Unifor … 470 local unions across the country, and asked questions about the diversity of local membership, the executive …
… SJF funds shelters March 23, 2016 Share Across the country, Unifor members delivered a $2,000 cheque to 72 women’s shelters … of women remains inadequate. “If we want to get serious about addressing women’s equality the government must take …
… Unifor launches refugee sponsorship program with Lifeline … Canada, to assistance with accessing health, education and social services in the community. “Unifor is backing with … or Lifeline Syria . If you are interested in learning more about the Unifor’s Syrian refugee sponsorship, or if you …
… Unifor Statement on International Human Rights Day December … Unifor can be a beacon of hope for better. The union’s SocialJustice Fund (SJF) continues to sponsor projects … the union, email @email or @email , and for information about the UniforSocialJustice Fund , email @email . …
… Roméo Dallaire presented with Unifor Nelson Mandela Award August 20, 2019 Share Main Image … those killed were Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Dellaire wrote about his experiences in Rwanda in his 2003 book, Shake …
… Unifor continues to promote equity with federal Anti-Racism … exists to help address barriers to employment, justice and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized … create progressive change for a better future. Information about the union's response to the pandemic, as well as …
… Unifor visits refugee camp July 28, 2016 Share Unifor … international partner of UNHCR, donating funds from its SocialJustice Fund to help assist Syrian refugee families … go to school and a sense of hope for the future. “This is about opening our hearts and opening our wallets,” said …
… Unifor donates $450,000 to MSF for work in Gaza, India and … to respond to the immediate health, mental health, psychosocial and emergency response needs, and to carry out … create progressive change for a better future. Information about the union's response to the pandemic, as well as …
… with Disabilities November 17, 2015 Share Around the world over a billion people are living with disabilities and … with Disabilities. It is a theme that our union embraces. Unifor has long recognized that promoting an understanding … change misperceptions and counter stigma and stereotyping about persons with disabilities. We seek to build solidarity …
… Harrowing stories told on Gaza webinar June 14, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor members on a recent webinar heard harrowing stories about life in Gaza for Palestinians denied clean drinking …
… the Huffington Post. I have made no secret of my respect for our new Prime Minister, especially after the disdain I … human rights abuses – while Justin Trudeau publicly talks about being such good friends with Mexican President … poverty that keeps desperate workers from demanding more. Unifor, through its SocialJustice Fund, works with many …
… labour October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … to workers, and not to employers. After the Minister’s talk about the gains in the province, BCRC delegates took to the …
… Unifor signatory to joint statement in solidarity with … the truths many families shared during the National Inquiry about the ongoing and increasingly hostile and extreme forms … Women’s Foundation Chinese Canadian National Council forSocialJustice Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic Child …
… BIWOC Conference celebrates 10 years of victories as a union September 20, 2023 Share Main Image Image … Ont., symbolizing the theme “growing together,” a decade of Unifor’s victories through the lens of BIWOC communities, … people in positions of leadership. That’s what this is about.” Some 200 members from across Canada attended the …
… Unifor Submission to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Strategic Plan … as these to ensure we continue the collective struggle forsocial and racial justice. Like you, we are concerned about the detrimental impacts of systemic racism on …
… Media Council spotlights anti-bullying and harassment for journalists October 30, 2022 Share Main Image Image Death … are some on-the-job abuses journalists face routinely. Unifor’s Media Council took place Oct. 28 to 30 at the … in Oct. 2021, Moreau said. Image “When I hear stories about our members, who are cornered on their way to work or …
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