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Employment Insurance (EI) Work-Sharing Program Special Measures

… Employment Insurance (EI) Work-Sharing Program Special Measures File File Download … pose to Canadian jobs, the Federal Government announced temporary special measures to the Work-Sharing Program that will … March 6, 2026. Work-Sharing is a federal program funded by Employment Insurance (EI) that assists employers and workers …
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New EI Special Measures for Benefits and Work-Sharing

… New EI Special Measures for Benefits and Work-Sharing March 27, 2025 Share Main Image … recently introduced a series of special Measures affecting Employment Insurance (EI). The changes are meant to both prevent … recently introduced a series of special Measures affecting Employment Insurance (EI). The changes are meant to both …
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Securing an inclusive, equitable and resilient employment insurance program for workers in Canada

… Securing an inclusive, equitable and resilient employment insurance program for workers in Canada File File Download the Summary of … has taken a devastating toll on the Canadian economy, workers and families. Governments shut down businesses in … was meant to help them during times of economic hardship—Employment Insurance (EI). However, it soon became evident …
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EI/CPP activists develop skills and plan for continued campaign action

… EI/CPP activists develop skills and plan for continued campaign action September 27, 2022 Share Main Image Image The 2022 Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan (EI/CPP) Conference, … The 2022 Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan (EI/CPP) Conference, hosted at the Unifor Family Education Centre, took place over a monumental …
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Securing an inclusive, equitable and resilient Employment Insurance Program for workers in Canada

… Securing an inclusive, equitable and resilient Employment Insurance Program for workers in Canada File File build_back_better-ei-en.pdf … has taken a devastating toll on the Canadian economy, workers and families. Governments shut down businesses in … was meant to help them during times of economic hardship—Employment Insurance (EI). However, it soon became evident …
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EI Work Sharing Program

… EI Work Sharing Program File File Download the EI Information … Development Canada (Service Canada) program funded by unemployment insurance (EI). The goal is to assist employers and workers … Development Canada (Service Canada) program funded by unemployment insurance (EI). The goal is to assist employers …
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Security in times of crisis: fixing Canada’s Employment Insurance program

… Security in times of crisis: fixing Canada’s Employment Insurance program April 29, 2020 Share Main Image Image COVID-19 has sparked an important conversation about the nature of decent work and the … the pandemic itself. Twenty years ago, the surplus in the Employment Insurance (EI) program hit $57 billion thanks to …
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Service Canada EI Links for Union Representatives

… Service Canada EI Links for Union Representatives File File Download the document … with links here. Claim Principles Types of Benefits:    Employment Insurance benefits - Canada.ca Filing a claim for benefits:  … Claim Principles Types of Benefits:    Employment Insurance benefits - Canada.ca Filing a claim for …
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Federal Policy Demands (revised)

… File File covid_fed_policy_demands_en_20200611.pdf Unifor position on public policy needs, worker support measures … are eligible for Service Canada approved Supplementary Unemployment Benefit payments.   Ensure the income security … all workers in transitory times. Whether through Employment Insurance, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada …
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Follow up to pre-budget presentation to Minister Fortier

… Follow up to pre-budget presentation to Minister Fortier March 30, 2021 Share Main Image Image The Honourable … including those who face the greatest barriers to employment such as women with disabilities. We know that low … compassion, flexibility, and simplicity. The Employment Insurance (EI) program has been the cornerstone of Canada’s …
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Throne Speech must address COVID-19 impact and plan to build back better

… 23, 2020 Share Main Image Image September 23, 2020 TORONTO – In the upcoming Throne Speech, Unifor seeks policy … Dias. The union is also looking to the government to reform Employment Insurance (EI), and to create good jobs by supporting a … Dias. The union is also looking to the government to reform Employment Insurance (EI), and to create good jobs by …
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Unifor Submission to the 2022 Federal Budget Consultation Process

… Unifor Submission to the 2022 Federal Budget Consultation … has developed the following 12 recommendations.  1. Reform Employment Insurance for Adequacy and Responsiveness Unifor welcomed … has developed the following 12 recommendations.  1. Reform Employment Insurance for Adequacy and Responsiveness Unifor …
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