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Unifor Local 531 opens its first office at Calgary Airport for WestJet members

… Unifor Local 531 opens its first office at Calgary Airport … in the airport where 910 of their members work. More than 250 members joined the celebration, including Unifor … go to ask questions or connect with a union representative about their concerns and issues in the workplace. It will …
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Unifor 4304 President available to speak with media on GRT picket line

… Unifor 4304 President available to speak with media on GRT … Jewell. Where:                 Unifor 4304 picket line, 250 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 3M6 … at GRT, has been in communication with the employer about outstanding issues, and will work to set up bargaining …
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Unifor will fight to prevent job losses at Irving Paper in Saint John

… Unifor will fight to prevent job losses at Irving Paper in … are digesting this news tonight and are feeling uncertain about their futures,” said Unifor National President Lana … and opportunities that lie ahead.” Unifor members at Locals 601N and 907 were notified earlier today of the …
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A Quebec Council marked by a spirit of commitment and solidarity

… with nearly 250 people participating. Quebec Director Renaud Gagné kicked things off with an overview of the … recommendation to participate in large numbers in Unifor’s virtual vigil commemorating this date was adopted, … we can accomplish together. By mobilizing, we can bring about change. Let’s make a commitment to continue our work. …
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Canada’s largest media union welcomes help for local news

… Canada’s largest media union welcomes help for local news November 21, 2018 Share Main Image Image … been needed to help save local news,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor’s National President. In today’s Fall Economic … newspapers, including their website operations, have lost about 40 per cent of their revenue since 2012 and more than …
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Unifor holds rally for MDA Space workers on strike

… Unifor holds rally for MDA Space workers on strike May 16, … for a fair contract.  “While MDA Space is busy bragging about the company doubling its revenues over the past few … awarded contracts for the Canada Space Agency, including $250 million to support robotics operations on the …
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Fightback plans dominate second day of PRC

… April 8, 2022 Share Main Image Image On the second day of Unifor’s Prairie Regional Council, remarks from National … their workplaces and sectors of employment, and are worried about economic security for themselves and their families? …
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Unifor members at CAMI ratify agreement with General Motors

… Unifor members at CAMI ratify agreement with General Motors … includes a five per cent increase to hourly rates, a $7,250 productivity and quality bonus, a total of $4,000 in … these difficult negotiations that we were not thinking about our members and their families, and we are grateful to …
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Unifor Statement on International Human Rights Day

… Unifor Statement on International Human Rights Day December … more equity and inclusion within local unions. In 2024, $250,000 will be available to support a range of projects. … the union, email @email or @email , and for information about the Unifor Social Justice Fund , email @email .     …
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Young Workers Profile: Nikki Lyons-Macfarlane

… Young Workers Profile: Nikki Lyons-Macfarlane October 5, 2021 Share … for Decent Work on October 7, 2021, we are speaking to five Unifor young workers to learn more about them and the issues they want to see addressed to …
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Ottawa must take on Facebook and Google now

… Google now May 4, 2020 Share Main Image Image Canada’s news organizations are in mortal peril, and it’s time for the … depriving people across the country of vital information about what is happening in their communities. The COVID-19 … are acting. What is Canada waiting for? Five years ago, Unifor started a #savelocalnews campaign. As part of that …
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Harrowing stories told on Gaza webinar

… 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 …
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Unifor celebrates International Women’s Day at events from coast to coast

… Unifor celebrates International Women’s Day at events from … Unifor National President Lana Payne spoke to more than 250 members and leaders who attended the IWD Brunch at Local … on March 10. One member even shared a moving testimonial about how the union introduced her to a welcoming community …
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Letter to Minister Wilkinson Re: Windsor Salt Labour Dispute

… Letter to Minister Wilkinson Re: Windsor Salt Labour Dispute March 31, 2023 Share Main Image Image … Wilkinson, Re: Windsor Salt Labour Dispute On behalf of Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, I am writing to you about a labour dispute that is impacting one of the largest …
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Unifor donates $450,000 to MSF for work in Gaza, India and Mexico

… Unifor donates $450,000 to MSF for work in Gaza, India and … by the board of Unifor’s Social Justice Fund. Unifor locals and members are also urged to provide their … create progressive change for a better future. Information about the union's response to the pandemic, as well as …
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BIWOC Conference celebrates 10 years of victories as a union

… 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 …
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Air Transport Sector Profile

… Air Transport Sector Profile File File Air Transport Sector Profile   … total 23,575kt +58.2% 3.74% Union Coverage Rate 52% Unifor Members in the Industry 16,500 Share of Total Unifor … baggage handlers, aircraft maintenance personnel and more. About 5% of Unifor members are aviation workers performing …
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A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC

… A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC December 3, … at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto for the first in-person Unifor Ontario Regional Council (ORC) since the pandemic … columnist, hosted a panel discussion and spoke at length about the abuse journalists face on the job. Unifor Women’s …
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Navistar Updates

… February 6, 2014 Share Main Image Image September 6, 2017 Unifor held a victory celebration BBQ for members on Saturday, … According to our Legal Counsel we are looking at about 2 days of Arbitration so we will move this along as …
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