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Unifor members use webinar to strategize for health care justice

January 20 - 4:45 PM EST

The most recent Unifor webinar on Indigenous issues focused on affecting change in health care settings, with participants discussing systemic issues

Unifor hosts “Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care” webinar

January 14 - 10:45 AM EST

On January 13, Unifor members from across the country tuned-in to the Education Department’s webinar about anti-Indigenous racism in the health care

Toronto Star columnist wins racial Justice award

December 14 - 2:45 PM EST

Toronto Star race and gender columnist Shree Paradkar is recognized by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations for her human rights reporting.

Unifor members share strategies to build empathy through bystander intervention

December 11 - 1:30 PM EST

A group of Unifor members marked Human Rights Day 2020 with the first online bystander intervention training offered by the union.

Unifor Black Live Matters t-shirts highlight commitment for racial justice

October 14 - 2:00 PM EDT

Unifor stands in solidarity with the community movement Black Lives Matter as it continues to resist, speak out and raise awareness about racism and

Unifor Regional Councils support Indigenous organizations on Emancipation Day

August 6 - 7:15 AM EDT

As part of the national anti-racism campaign, Unifor councils donated more than $10,000 to Indigenous organizations across seven provinces.

Combatting racial bias in Canada’s newsrooms

July 6 - 1:30 PM EDT

Racial bias exists in every newsroom in Canada now more than ever we must rethink and reflect on how we report the news, said panelists online July 2.

Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 4

February 28 - 12:15 PM EST

Each week throughout Black History Month we will profile a members from across the country, highlighting their activist contributions and those who in

Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3

February 21 - 10:15 AM EST

Each week throughout Black History Month we will profile a members from across the country, highlighting their activist contributions and those who...

Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 2

February 14 - 11:15 AM EST