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Unifor Social Justice Fund

… Unifor Social Justice Fund Image Unifor is committed to social … well as prominent Canadians).  Funds are negotiated by our members during collective bargaining with employers, … supporting access to education, improving health care services, fostering community development, providing …
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Claiming Human Rights for All

… Claiming Human Rights for All September 17, 2018 Share Main Image Image   The 2018 … came together after two years at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario. A lot has happened … hope in the face of oppression. Alex Neve reminded all members present, “The international human rights movement is …
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End the Discriminatory Blood Ban panel

… End the Discriminatory Blood Ban panel Share Main Image Date Thursday, June 25, … - 9pm EDT Unifor is proud to partner with the Continuing Education Students’ Association of Ryerson (CESAR) on an … engagement, and activism for LGBT+ students and community members. Tune into an equity-focused educational panel …
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Unifor statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

… Unifor statement on the International Day for the Eradication of … childcare and early childhood education  social and health services, pharmacare and home care living wage minimums … political campaigning and in collective bargaining for our members.  We will continue to strive to be a union for …
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Unifor Trans Day of Visibility Statement 2025

… Unifor Trans Day of Visibility Statement 2025 March 26, 2025 … surge in legislative attacks on gender identity and education, targeting the rights and dignity of trans … We cannot allow this to happen. A call to action Unifor members must stand against transphobia in our workplaces, …
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EFAP conference focuses on addiction and mental health issues

… 2019 Share Main Image Image Delegates gathered at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario between … 2019 to discuss ways to support and effectively represent members who are struggling with mental illness or addiction. … and gave them guidance on referring members to appropriate services. The course also explained the duty to accommodate …
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Unifor mourns the loss of Dr. Bromley Armstrong

… Unifor mourns the loss of Dr. Bromley Armstrong August 24, 2018 … 1954 to challenge racist federal immigration policy. As a member of the United Auto Workers Local 439, a founding … donations to the Project for the Advancement of Children’s Education at pacecanada.org/donate . …
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Unifor Employee & Family Assistance Program/Addictions Conference

… Unifor Employee & Family Assistance Program/Addictions … officers who want to learn how to support and represent members who are dealing with mental illness, including … in how to effectively refer members to appropriate services.  Participants will learn about the duty to …
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Unifor Celebrates a Decade of Global Impact with the Social Justice Fund

… Unifor Celebrates a Decade of Global Impact with the Social … every part of the country, including many of our own members. We quickly mobilized to support the Canada Red … supporting transitional housing and other critical support services. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, a reception was …
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Unifor mourns the loss of Dr. Bromley Armstrong

… Unifor mourns the loss of Dr. Bromley Armstrong August 28, 2018 … 1954 to challenge racist federal immigration policy. As a member of the United Auto Workers Local 439, a founding … donations to the Project for the Advancement of Children’s Education at pacecanada.org/donate . Download letter here …
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Unifor marks 20,000 new members in just five years

… Unifor marks 20,000 new members in just five years August 28, … year. Other workplaces featured in the video include an educational centre, telecommunication, school bus service … of Organizing, says in a video commemorating the 20,000-member milestone. “We organize all workers to build power, …
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Bill 124 Charter challenge is heard in Ontario Superior Court

… Bill 124 Charter challenge is heard in Ontario Superior Court September 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image Bill 124 … with the Premier on Twitter this week, and ask your members to do the same. Copy and share this message on … employees working in health care, education and social services sectors across Ontario who are affected by Bill …
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Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3

… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3 February … in her local including, but not limited to the Women’s, Education, Human Rights committees and the Aboriginal & … proud activist, and an actively involved Unifor Local 6008 Member.  She has participated in many strike actions, picket …
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Roundtable on taking action against racism and Islamophobia

… continued commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Unifor will be convening a special  National Roundtable on … including the Ministries of Education, Community and Social Services, Culture and Citizenship and Immigration. In the … local and national level, but also find ways to support our members who want to become anti-racist and migrant justice …
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Unifor Submission to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Strategic Plan Review

… Unifor Submission to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Strategic Plan Review … here.   Introduction On behalf of Unifor’s 162,000 members across Ontario, we would like to extend our thanks … systemic barriers in provincial government programs and services We commend the ARD’s work in developing an …
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Unifor ETOP Council talks AI, tariffs and anti-harassment strategies

… Unifor ETOP Council talks AI, tariffs and anti-harassment … 28, 2025 Share Main Image Image The second-annual Unifor Education Technical Office Professional (ETOP) Council took … can take back to their workplaces to better represent our members.” Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi said …
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New Member Booklet

… New Member Booklet Image With your membership in Unifor, you are united with 315,000 workers from every major … in its team of expert staff across the country that provide services and support to Locals and their members. To service … With your membership in Unifor, you are united with 315,000 workers …
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A decade of Pride activism celebrated at Canadian Council

… rainbows. At Canadian Council in Halifax this weekend, Unifor reflected on the past decade of progress of the … speech on the first day of council. "Our queer and trans members will need all of us to work with them to stop this … 2SLGBTQIA+ members from any future government delisting of services. “Pride is political, and it always has been,” said …
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