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Porter Halifax workers vote 94% for first agreement

… Porter Halifax workers vote 94% for first agreement October 29, 2025 Share Main Image Image Unifor Local 2002 members at Porter Airlines in Halifax, N.S. have ratified … of a Women’s Advocate position, establishment of Paid Education Leave and Social Justice Fund, and a trial for an …
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Education Sector Profile

… Education Sector Profile File File Download the Education Sector Profile … 4,662kt +7.6% 0.74% LABOUR Union Coverage Rate 76.5% Unifor Members in the Industry 8,500 Share of Total Unifor … and Ontario (school boards, universities, and contracted services in colleges). Within school boards, Unifor members …
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Unifor joins Solidarity Pact in Alberta

… Unifor joins Solidarity Pact in Alberta March 27, 2025 Share … workers in a bold stand for workers’ rights and public services. “Unifor is proud to help lead this united front in … Front campaign will coordinate advocacy actions, mobilize members province-wide, and demand public sector budgets that …
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Unifor in solidarity with CUPE education workers

… Unifor in solidarity with CUPE education workers October 28, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO- Unifor calls on members across Ontario to show solidarity with educational … table this fall. Unifor’s health care, education and social services’ members know exactly how difficult it has been …
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Unifor signals deep concern over PC cuts to colleges, universities

… Unifor signals deep concern over PC cuts to colleges, … students’ unions’ ability to represent and service their members; The elimination of the 6-month grace period for … democratic, independent organizations that provide vital services and advocacy for all members,” said Naureen Rizvi, …
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Women, Power and Political Action

… and Political Action March 27, 2014 Share Main Image Image Member education is an important part of the work Unifor does. Earlier this month, … courses, please visit http://www.unifor.org/en/member-services/education . … Member education is an important part …
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Kari Jefford

… Kari Jefford Image Health Care Sector Email Kari Jefford is the … the region, consisting of 44 workplaces and thousands of members primarily in healthcare, social services, education, public sector services, private sector …
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Bring your family

… and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world?  If the answer is yes, then you should apply for the Unifor Family Education Program.  Members and their families can apply to attend one of these … more information visit:  http://www.unifor.org/en/member-services/education/family-education-program . The …
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#WeAreTheStudents: Unite for Student Democracy and Against OSAP Cutbacks

… #WeAreTheStudents: Unite for Student Democracy and Against OSAP Cutbacks January 23, … students’ unions’ ability to represent and service their members; The elimination of the 6-month grace period for … democratic, independent organizations that provide vital services and advocacy for all members,” said Naureen Rizvi, …
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Paid Education Leave spreading

… Paid Education Leave spreading May 28, 2014 Share Main Image Image A new collective agreement between Unifor Local 975 and Enbridge Gas Distribution extends Paid Education Leave to the 700 members of the local, making them part of a unique program …
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Bill 124 appeal ruling a win for workers, Ontarians

… Bill 124 appeal ruling a win for workers, Ontarians February 12, 2024 Share Main Image … improve their working conditions, but the quality of public services. Unifor will continue to fight for quality public … deserve.” Bill 124 impacts more than 18,155 Unifor members in hospitals, non-profit long-term care homes, …
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BCRC 2025 Western Regional Directors Recommendations

… BCRC 2025 Western Regional Directors Recommendations Western Regional Director Recommendation … on health and safety within workplaces and within the membership. Advocate for stronger provincial and federal … to take the ‘Unifor Made’ pledge and identify the goods and services they provide to Canadians so the National Union can …
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Health Care Conference

… EDT Canada’s Health Care systems continue to be at the forefront of public concern across the country. There have … related issues that are most pressing and concerning to our members. This year’s conference will take place at the … for this conference will be online. Health Care and Social Services Locals can register their participants by visiting: …
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Ford fails to reverse course on cuts in fall fiscal update

… Ford fails to reverse course on cuts in fall fiscal update … plans to maintain reckless funding cuts to public services and further gutting of legislation that protects … and insists on balancing the budget on the backs of our members he’ll continue to have a serious fight on his …
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Members engage in consultations and rally ahead of Ontario Budget

… Members engage in consultations and rally ahead of Ontario … 2019 Share Main Image Image Provincial budgets set the priority of the government for years to come. For Ontario, … fighting for a budget that addresses shortfalls in public services and reverses recent attacks on workers’ rights. In …
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Letter of solidarity to OSBCU

… Re: Right to Strike in Ontario We write on behalf of Unifor’s 163,000 members in Ontario, in full support of CUPE education … staff that make up your council deserve fair pay for the services they deliver for our schools. $39,000 per year is …
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First collective agreement between Unifor and Paramont Services

… First collective agreement between Unifor and Paramont Services December 20, 2017 Share Main Image Image Unifor … mutual respect in the workplace Guaranteed hours of work "Members, the local executive and I are very pleased with …
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Unifor submission to the CRTC

… Unifor submission to the CRTC July 18, 2016 Share Main Image … CRTC 2015-134.   Unifor represents more than 310,000 members across the country in 20 economic  sectors. Unifor … on Phase 2 of its review of basic telecommunications services.   Unifor looks forward to the CRTC’s determination …
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Regional Directors advocate for #SafeSeptember return to school across Canada

… Regional Directors advocate for #SafeSeptember return to school across … drop in women’s workforce participation since March. Members shared their experiences including fears for their … a hard place,” said MacNeil. “So many of them are essential services workers with exposure to the public. We need them …
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Unifor sponsors Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Summit

… Unifor sponsors Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Summit … are part of that discussion.” A Unifor delegation of five members are attending summit. In 2016-17 alone, 9,927 women … are part of that discussion.” A Unifor delegation of five members are attending summit. In 2016-17 alone, 9,927 women …
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