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Unions hold 59-hour vigil at National Assembly

June 2 - 4:00 PM EDT

Several Unifor locals were among Quebec labour unions that converged at the National Assembly in Quebec City for a 59-hour vigil May 31 to June 2.

Push for change as Unifor mourns 19 members

April 30 - 8:45 AM EDT

On April 28th, the Day of Mourning, Unifor honoured the 19 workers over the last year who were killed at work or lost to the virus.

International panel tackles COVID-19 and climate action on Earth Day

April 26 - 3:30 PM EDT

In a panel discussion on Zoom, U.S. and Canadian workers discussed how many of the same systemic problems of capitalism are fuelling both the COVID-19

"Value Water" graphic featuring cupid shooting an arrow through a droplet of water

Take part in World Water Day 2021

March 17 - 1:45 PM EDT

In 2021, Unifor will continue to promote the United Nations' World Water Day to join the nationwide mobilization to fight for safe drinking water

Mill workers win appeal against Worksafe N.B.’s top compliance officer

February 8 - 11:30 AM EST

Unifor members at a pulp mill in Nackawic have won a significant appeal with the New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal over a dispute

Injured workers to lose benefits under Jason Kenney

January 13 - 4:00 PM EST

Earlier this week Unifor published the sixth factsheet in a series exposing Alberta Bill 47’s changes to workplace health and safety.

Under Jason Kenney proposal, injured workers not guaranteed reinstatement

January 7 - 10:15 AM EST

Read the new factsheet about changes to Alberta workers' right to be reinstated after injury

Social Justice Fund doubles shelter donations

December 14 - 12:00 PM EST

Unifor’s Social Justice fund has doubled its donations to women’s shelters across Canada this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns put more...