… Unifor congratulates federal NDP-Liberal agreement that includes … workers, says Unifor. “Canada’s workers need a federal government to move us all toward a fair and equitable … depend upon.” Immediately following the September 2021 election, the union called on Prime Minister Justin …
… tax April 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image April 9, 2021 TORONTO—Unifor is calling on the federal government to provide amnesty in next week’s budget to … or overpayment, including Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB). The CERB prevented workers from receiving …
… 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 … committees have proposed the week of January 4-10, 2021 as additional bargaining dates to continue our …
… 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image By Lisa Smith, FFAW-Unifor Policy Lead In the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team … with lucrative species, essential employment, and economic benefits that flow to communities throughout the province. … concentration in direct violation of the celebrated federal government Owner/Operator regulations that came into effect …
… Canada Recovery Hiring Program Fact Sheet June 29, 2021 Share Main Image Image The federal government announced the Canada Recovery Hiring Program … Budget 2021. The program is meant to provide financial support for hard hit businesses to hire workers and/or increase …
… Many Albertan workers excluded from COVID-19 danger pay March 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor's newest factsheet for … said Dias. More than nine months ago, the federal government announced a $3-billion federal fund to help repay …
… New poll shows vast majority of Ontarians in favour of legislated paid sick days April 16, 2021 Share Main Image Image April 16, 2021 TORONTO–A new … support the legislation of paid sick days for workers. “The government needs to understand that the people of Ontario …
… Unifor releases plan to build better Employment Insurance in … be able to access this program. It’s time for the federal government to rebuild the EI system so that all workers can … In 2019, only 40% of unemployed workers had access to EI benefits. Rebuilding this social safety net is a key …
… Unifor sets federal budget priorities to Build Back Better … February 19, 2021 TORONTO—Unifor is calling on the federal government to prioritize improvements to income security, … Employment Insurance to expand eligibility, access and benefits and to undertake comprehensive consultation to …
… Provincial temporary paid sick day programs fall short May 13, 2021 Share Main Image Image While it is a positive first … employers, who would then be reimbursed by the provincial government. “Four paid sick days will help some workers get …
… Porter Airlines targets laid-off workers in an effort to … minimum wage. It's clear that the decision to stop CEWS and benefits for those on layoff is retaliatory." The latest … the pandemic ends. Unifor continues to demand the federal government stop delaying and create a plan to prevent this …
… Last container trucking company signs onto Unifor pattern agreement at port December 2, 2021 Share Main … with Unifor at the deadline today. “Fair wages and benefits are the cornerstone of labour peace at Port Metro … collective agreement. A pattern agreement and enforceable government regulation creates a level playing field for …
… Unifor slams government for undermining NL oil and gas sector June 11, 2021 Share Main Image Image ST. JOHN’s —The Newfoundland and Labradorgovernment’s refusal to fulfil its commitment to the Terra …