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President's Message
December 20, 2013
Time to modernize rail service
It’s time that Canada developed a modern passenger rail service in this country.
That means more frequent trains to better meet the needs of Canadian travelers, whether for business or pleasure, and the introduction of high speed rails in our busiest travel corridors, such as Toronto to Montreal or Calgary to Edmonton.
From that would come jobs, helping to reduce unemployment, while providing some level of hope to our young people for more than contract jobs and precarious employment.
President's Message
November 21, 2013
Top 10 honour reflects Unifor’s great work and hope for the future
Today Maclean’s, Canada’s national English-language magazine, has named me as one of Canada’s Top 10 most important people, in the cover story of the current issue. This is a great honour, of course, but it’s not about me. This about all the hard work Unifor has been doing to address the issues confronting Canadians today.
Activists
November 14, 2013
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been observed on November 25th each year since 2000. It is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to raise public awareness of violence against women.
President's Message
October 28, 2013
Reading CETA’s tea leaves
What we know about the proposed free trade deal with Europe announced “in-principle” just over a week ago comes to us through leaks and press releases from those generally in favour of the deal.
President's Message
October 13, 2013
This Year, I'm Giving Thanks for My Union
Having been a union member since I was 20 years old, I've been fortunate enough to enjoy a middle class life. As a union activist, I've been able to help others do the same.
President's Message
October 7, 2013
Job Quality and Security Are Fading in Canada
Every year on October 7 workers around the globe recognize the World Day for Decent Work.