… EI Temporary Measures FAQ File File Download the EI Temporary … Updated January 19, 2022 On August 20, 2020, the federal government announced temporary changes to Canada’s … an extension to the Canada Recovery Caregiving and Sickness Benefits. They further announced an end to the Canada …
… Unifor welcomes Employment Insurance modernization August 20, … many of the problems we’ve helped identify for the federal government.” Unifor has been on the front lines of … in qualifying hours that will improve access and a new benefits floor has been established at $400/week. For those …
… Digital news conference to demand federal government fix CERB May 27, 2020 Share Main Image Image May 27 2020 TORONTO – Unifor’s National President and local union leaders … are barred from also receiving the Supplement Unemployment Benefits (SUB) negotiated in collective agreements with …
… Casino employers cannot gamble on workers’ well-being during pandemic April 9, 2020 Share Main … Rama in Ontario will receive an additional two months of benefits, during province-wide casino closures, thanks to … 30, 2020. “More needs to be done to ensure employers and government are responding to the immediate needs of workers …
… RailLine Volume 7, Issue 12 - Bargaining Update December 18, 2020 Share Bargaining Update: Friday, December 18, 2020 … goals and individual needs. Talks progressed slowly, and major issues continue to stand in the way of a mutual … intention to deny members of the right to weekly layoff benefits provided under the ‘Supplemental Agreement …
… Hospitality and gaming workers applaud EI changes August 21, 2020 Share Main Image … Insurance measures introduced yesterday by the federal government will no doubt have an incredibly positive impact … are still facing mounting concerns without extended health benefits coverage. This is a major concern for Unifor.” By …
… Unifor tells Federal Finance Committee to close gap in CERB May … 21, 2020 TORONTO–Unifor reiterated its call for the federal government to grant workers receiving the Canada Emergency … Benefit (CERB) to receive the Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB) they would be entitled to under normal layoff …
… Media Advisory: Jerry Dias available for comment following CERB briefing August 20, 2020 Share August 20, 2020 TORONTO —Unifor National … Jerry Dias will be available to discuss the federal government’s announcement about the transition from the …
… Gaps in emergency income measures must be closed before applications open on Monday April 3, 2020 Share Main … is left behind. “Canada’s workers need access to emergency benefits. The programs put forward show a commitment to … workers have applied for financial support from the federal government in the past two weeks. This is because they need …
… Ending CRB without a long-term income security plan hurts workers October 21, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –The federal government’s decision to end the Canada Recovery Benefit … workers, most of whom are deemed ineligible for regular EI benefits, that are among the most precarious and low-paid in …
… Jason Kenney’s austerity budget disaster March 6, 2020 Share Main Image Image Premier Jason Kenney’s second budget sends a clear message to working people that they don’t matter. His 2020 budget … families are hurting. While the first priority of any government should be to help those families, Kenney …
… Unifor letter re: COVID-19 March 12, 2020 Share March 12, 2020 … supports for workers, including enhanced and extended benefits coverage and other financial supports. Just … period for Employment Insurance. In addition, provincial governments have begun to put together their own responses, …
… Kenney’s attack on unions makes corporate bosses even more powerful July 7, 2020 Share Main Image Image July 7, 2020 EDMONTON —Premier … Defence Act , Jason Kenney is using the power of big government to silence the voices of working people.” Bill 32 …
… Enbridge dodging responsibilities with corporate shell game November 29, 2021 Share Main Image Image … workers who have been cheated out of better wages and benefits,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. … Gas Services Ltd by an Enbridge Inc. entity in December 2020 means successorship laws apply. As Enbridge Gas …
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