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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 … go to ask questions or connect with a union representative about their concerns and issues in the workplace. It will … a big milestone for this local, said McGarrigle. “It’s about being present and accessible to our members at the …
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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford workers on strike for fair wages

… Sheraton Vancouver Guildford workers on strike for fair wages July 5, 2025 Share Main … members deserve better and are trying to catch up,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “These workers kept … cost of living in the Lower Mainland. This strike is about fairness, respect, and economic justice.” Unifor Local …
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Best Western Plus workers reject so-called ‘final offer’

… Best Western Plus workers reject so-called ‘final offer’ June 17, 2025 Share Main Image Image Unifor Local 195 members working at the Best Western Plus in … a waste of time. The bargaining committee has been clear about the path to a new contract, but the employer tried to …
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Closure of CHAT-TV a loss for local journalism and Canadian media workers

… Closure of CHAT-TV a loss for local journalism and Canadian media workers June 3, 2025 … in Medicine Hat, Alberta has resulted in the layoff of 16 Unifor media workers and the end of nearly seven decades of … to deepen in communities across the country. “This is about more than job loss—it’s about the disappearance of our …
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Education

… Education Unifor's National Education Department offers an extensive … or "DLs").   Area Courses are either run at the request of locals (Local Union Request - LUR) on a first come first … or online. Please contact us to set up your class or chat about details (see details below). Learn more about Area …
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Ontario Primary Forestry Council meets to build sector-wide solidarity

… Ontario Primary Forestry Council meets to build sector-wide solidarity June … workplaces, hear from legal and pension experts, and from Unifor leadership on how the union is fighting for forestry … workers.” Hashi thanked members for sharing their concerns about what is happening in mills across Ontario and for …
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Members cover the city with Ships Stay Here signs

… Stay Here signs October 11, 2018 Share Main Image Image Unifor-MWF Local 1 members took to the streets today to get the word out about Ships Stay Here. Hundreds of signs were posted at key …
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RailLine | Volume 12 - Issue 13

… round of bargaining. Your strong strike mandate and support throughout negotiations pushed the employer to finally … directly from the bargaining committees and ask questions about the agreement. We recognize the challenges members … agreement represents a meaningful step forward for Unifor members at VIA Rail. Please continue to follow union …
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2025 Scholarships

… 2025 Scholarships Image Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with … a Unifor Member  Apply Now Local Union Officer Form Details about eligibility and the full application procedure are …
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B.C. Premier meets with Unifor members in Kitimat

… B.C. Premier meets with Unifor members in Kitimat March 28, 2018 Share Main Image … remarks, premier Horgan fielded questions from the audience about northern B.C. issues and resource jobs in the region. …
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Facts on Unifor’s disaffiliation from the CLC

… Facts on Unifor’s disaffiliation from the CLC January 18, 2018 Share … Image Image Why did Unifor leave the CLC? This dispute is about the governance of the Canadian Labour Congress and its …
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Credit union workers strike

… Credit union workers strike October 1, 2013 Share Main Image Image Thirty-three Unifor members working at a British Columbia credit union … Jean Van Vliet said. “The credit union needs to be fair about who it offers training to,” Van Vliet said. The …
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Unifor oilsands workers meet with Labour Minister

… Unifor oilsands workers meet with Labour Minister July 13, … According to Fort McMurray Today, Suncor management boasted about plans to eliminate 800 full-time jobs at a conference … in 2014 by Unifor and the Alberta Federation of Labour about the viability increasing Alberta’s refinery capacity. …
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Unifor to launch mobile app at 2018 Canadian Council

… Unifor to launch mobile app at 2018 Canadian Council July … remains the most complete source of news and resources about the union’s broad range of activities, the mobile app … be launched at Canadian Council this August. To learn more about the recommendations of the Task Force please visit …
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Prairie Council unites members in fightback against attacks on Canadian sovereignty

… Regional Council opened in Winnipeg with a moving performance by the Aboriginal School of Dance. Council … Guy Desforges welcomed more than 240 delegates and thanked Unifor activists for the time and effort they spent making … Hashi brought greetings from the other regions and talked about the incredible work being done by members in the east. …
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Sobeys lays off 50 in Winnipeg

… and ice cream operations will cost 50 employees their jobs, Unifor Local 468 was informed today. “It’s always disappointing to learn about layoffs in the name of cost-cutting at a profitable …
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