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11 Points for Meetings Guide

… 11 Points for Meetings Guide File File 11 points for meetings guide (PDF) This guide provides an … This guide provides an overview of how Unifor local unions can conduct effective and inclusive meetings that encourage discussion and ensure that all … 11 Points for Meetings Guide …
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Energy workers meet to update pattern bargaining process

… Energy workers meet to update pattern bargaining process April 11, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor and its predecessor … sector council convened a meeting in Calgary during April 9–11 to amend the program. Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier … sector council convened a meeting in Calgary during April 9–11 to amend the program. Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier …
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Media Advisory - Mass meeting set for container truckers to discuss new licencing rules

… Media Advisory - Mass meeting set for container truckers to discuss new licencing rules October … truckers mass general meeting WHEN: Sunday, November 2 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Bombay Banquet Hall, 7475 135 Street, Surrey, … truckers mass general meeting WHEN: Sunday, November 2 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Bombay Banquet Hall, 7475 135 Street, Surrey, …
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Workers protest GM’s failure to save Oshawa Assembly Plant

… Workers protest GM’s failure to save Oshawa Assembly Plant … Share Main Image Image Image January 08, 2018 OSHAWA – Unifor members at the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant are … in Windsor, across from GM headquarters, on Friday January 11 with hundreds of workers from across the province. For …
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Bargaining Update #10

… Update #10 November 1, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor members, With the bargaining deadline set for 11:59 p.m. today, the GM Master and Local Bargaining … Plans remain in place for online ratification/information meetings to take place on Sunday November 8, 2020. Further …
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National Day of Action for Safe Rates: Sept. 22, 2023

… National Day of Action for Safe Rates: Sept. 22, 2023 Share Main Image Date Friday, … Que. British Columbia 9:30 a.m. PST 4840 Miller Rd Unit 118, Richmond, B.C. Contact: Kristian Neilson: 604-418-7702 11:30 a.m. PST Annacis Island Cardlock, 628 Derwent Way, … Que. British Columbia 9:30 a.m. PST 4840 Miller Rd Unit 118, Richmond, B.C. Contact: Kristian Neilson: 604-418-7702 …
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… of December 6.  If you are hosting another event, or know of events happening in your community, please send … community gathering. Webinar When : Wednesday, November 30 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (PST) Register online here In-Person … to End Gender-Based Violence When : Tuesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. Where : Petch Fountain, in front of McPherson …
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Canada’s Airport woes need solutions not finger pointing

… Canada’s Airport woes need solutions not finger pointing September 19, … Image By Kaylie Tiessen Air travellers are frustrated, and for good reason.  A shortage of workers in the industry has … solutions to solve the problem. Budget 2022 allotted $11 million to hire more CBSA agents. More recently, new …
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Aerospace workers call for industry-wide COVID-19 recovery plan

… Aerospace workers call for industry-wide COVID-19 recovery plan January 25, 2021 … lobby week beginning today. Unifor represents more than 11,000 aerospace workers across Canada performing highly … lobby week beginning today. Unifor represents more than 11,000 aerospace workers across Canada performing highly …
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Bargaining Update #2

… Update #2 August 17, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor members, On Wednesday August 12, our union formally … with each of the Detroit Three automakers. Three separate meetings took place in downtown Toronto over the course of … companies) until the contract expires at September 21 at 11:59 p.m. In preparation for a potential work stoppage, the …
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Unifor Constitutional Convention 2022

… Unifor Constitutional Convention 2022 Share Main Image Date … to mourn, and much to celebrate. Certain Industry Council meetings scheduled in conjunction with the Convention will … a.m. Allies Caucus at daily adjournment Thursday, August 11 Convention resumes at 9:00 a.m. Convention Gala Event …
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Navistar Updates

… 6, 2014 Share Main Image Image September 6, 2017 Unifor held a victory celebration BBQ for members on Saturday, … achieved improvements as a result of the closure on July 2011.  This corporation fought the union at every turn. … contact Navistar Canada through any of the below contact points. Navistar Canada, Inc. Attn:  HR Dept 401-5500 North …
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Swissport contract flip may impact up to 150 jobs at Montreal airport

… Swissport contract flip may impact up to 150 jobs at Montreal … to and from the aircraft to designated collection/drop off points. About 50 Local 2002 members working in premium … lounges at the airport will not be impacted. In the past 11 years, the Unifor ground handlers have endured a series …
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Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists

… Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists Image If you feel like you’re … up with a seasoned campaigner. They will give you talking points. Practice door-knocking and you’ll be amazed at the … in and fight for it every day. Here’s one last tip – the 11 th one. Look after yourself! None of what we do as …
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Update on investigation into breach of Constitution

… Share Main Image Image Dear members, On Wednesday, the Unifor leadership team provided an update on the National … external investigation regarding a complaint that former National President Jerry Dias violated the union’s … and went on medical leave on February 6, 2022. On March 11, he notified the NEB of his immediate retirement due to …
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Unifor is fighting to protect workers from COVID-19

… Unifor is fighting to protect workers from COVID-19 March 18, … about EI sickness benefits, work absences, in-person meetings, and refusing work - we have answers. Read our … benefits, which the Federal Government announced on March 11 Waive the hours requirement for EI sickness benefits and …
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GTAA layoffs point to urgent need for aviation sector strategy

… GTAA layoffs point to urgent need for aviation sector strategy July 14, 2020 Share Main Image … President. “Minister Garneau agreed with us at our July 11 meeting that the sector is among the hardest hit, and … an aviation-specific aid package. At a meeting on July 11, 2020, Unifor presented federal Transportation Minister …
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Scholarship Application Package

… Scholarship Application Package File File Unifor Scholarship Application Instructions - 2025 - EN.pdf … are evaluated for a possible total score of 100 points. The maximum score allotted to each section of the … Nelson Mandela was released without conditions on February 11, 1990. His vision of the new South Africa is captured in …
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Paccar lock-out ends as members accept the company’s last offer

… ends as members accept the company’s last offer December 11, 2019 Share Main Image Image Members of Unifor Local 728 voted 86 per cent in favour to accept the offer … “We made good gains during this round of bargaining but unfortunately we were unable to deliver on one of our …
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Unions can regain lost ground

… Unions can regain lost ground July 11, 2014 Share Main Image Image By: Morna Ballantyne Winnipeg Free Press September 1, 2012 The … and bargaining strengths of unions are at one of the lowest points in decades, and opponents are preparing to take … By: Morna Ballantyne Winnipeg Free Press September 1, 2012 The …
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