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… Unifor concerned by Dominion store closure in St. John’s … were informed of the closure on January 19.  Unifor Local 597 represents more than 1,600 Dominion grocery workers at … are feeling incredibly concerned by the news and worried about their future. Our union will be right there with them …

… Financial Appeal - Dominion Stores, Local 597 (Newfoundland) October 16, 2020 Share Main … of Dominion store workers are part-time. This dispute is about what we fight for everyday – decent work for all. … as much financial support as you can. Thank you to the Unifor locals who have already sent financial support. It is …

… Support Unifor locked-out and striking members July 25, 2018 Share Main Image Image As of July 25, 2018 three Unifor locals are on strike, or locked-out and your support and … their five-week strike. Read this short update to learn about the current struggles of workers in different areas …

… Cross border solidarity helps locked-out Unifor workers December 13, 2017 Share Main Image Image … and strength of Unifor that will not happen.  To learn more about the lock-out please visit unifor.org/supportlocal597 … and strength of Unifor that will not happen.  To learn more about the lock-out please visit unifor.org/supportlocal597 …

… Solidarity rally calls for government intervention in lock-out December 19, 2017 … and Labrador's confederation building to support 32 Unifor members who were locked out by their American-based … To see more photos from the rally click here. To learn more about this lock-out and how you can help, visit  …

… Canadian Council delegates talk equity, organizing and strike support August 18, 2018 Share Main … in every jurisdiction in this country,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. A lock out in Gander of 30 Local …  shared his insights on the trade talks. Delegates learned about Unifor’s Equity Audit and the development of model …

… Main Image Image The lively debates and overwhelming support for striking and locked out workers that marked Canadian … continue to fight and to lead, because that’s who we are,” Unifor National President Jerry Dias said in his closing … Canadian Labour Congress has already sparked a discussion about building a stronger labour movement. “Yes we …

… premier Dwight Ball August 18, 2018 Share Main Image Image Workers locked out more than 600 days in Gander, N.L. were honoured for their resolve and solidarity Friday at Unifor’s Canadian Council in Halifax. “The premier of my … has been trying to get Ball to meet with the union to talk about the province’s weak labour laws that have allowed a …

… Locked-out Newfoundland workers confront cabinet ministers April 3, 2018 Share Main … 470 of a lock-out of 31 aerospace workers at DJ Composites, Unifor members confronted two provincial cabinet ministers … also promised workers he would talk to the labour minister about the impasse between Unifor and D-J Composites and …

… Atlantic Regional Council aims for provincial anti-scab legislation and increased health and safety protections June 13, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor members in the Atlantic region marked a decade of … Unifor Indigenous Relations Officer Gina Smoke spoke about smudging and the smudging kits delegates received. …

… Kansas aerospace firm set to ruin another Christmas for locked out workers in Canada December 7, 2017 Share Main … rarely dips below freezing, while 32 Canadian workers are about to spend a second Christmas outside on a frigid picket … This is despite the fact that the employees, members of Unifor local 597, gave the employer many concessions to help …

… Image November 15, 2019 St. John’s – Negotiations between Unifor and Loblaw Companies Limited reached an impasse, as the … Unifor National President. “Members are rightly concerned about the deteriorating quality of jobs in Newfoundland and … Unifor National President. “Members are rightly concerned about the deteriorating quality of jobs in Newfoundland and …

… Council Wrap up April 15, 2014 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Regional Councils and the Quebec Council are a … 200 elected delegates, guests, and staff met to strategize about national and local campaigns. Throughout the weekend, … 200 elected delegates, guests, and staff met to strategize about national and local campaigns. Throughout the weekend, …

… Atlantic health and safety activists attend CCOHS Forum in Halifax October 3, 2023 Share Main Image Image … climate and changing technology,” said Vinay Sharma, Unifor’s Director of Health, Safety and Environment. “The … Diversity and inclusion champion Dani Gomez-Ortega spoke about how we can champion trans and non-binary inclusive …

… Locked out workers reject D-J Composites offer April 9, 2018 Share Main … to potential wage cuts on an annual basis.” said Iggy Oram, Unifor Local 597 unit chair. “In addition, the company had … Regional Director, who has repeatedly raised concerns about the province’s inadequate labour laws. She added, “The …

… NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh supports striking Unifor Metro workers in St. John’s appearance August 2, 2023 … a media briefing alongside NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to talk about the affordability crisis. “Today, we are standing in … a media briefing alongside NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to talk about the affordability crisis. “Today, we are standing in …

… Atlantic Regional Council pushes for change June 1, 2018 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s largest-ever Atlantic Regional Council focused on … of cooperation between government and labour to bring about change. “We’ve created something great by working … of cooperation between government and labour to bring about change. “We’ve created something great by working …

… A union for all as aviation, long-term care and grocery warehouse workers join Unifor March 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor is … to collect signatures on cards and to speak to workers about the benefits of joining Unifor.” Earlier this year … to collect signatures on cards and to speak to workers about the benefits of joining Unifor.” Earlier this year …

… Unifor takes action on Labour Day in support of striking … of workers. “We’ve heard a lot during this pandemic about COVID heroes and that we’re all in this together but … said McGarrigle. “Let’s make sure that we don’t just talk about respecting these COVID heroes and that we treat them …