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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 of the work Unifor …
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Unifor sponsors Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Summit

… Unifor sponsors Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Summit February 20, 2019 Share Main Image … 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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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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Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1

… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1 February … the local. She has also served on her local’s Women’s and Education committees. Her union training includes grievance … Each week throughout Black History Month we will profile a members from across the country, highlighting their activist …
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Shorter blood ban still discriminatory; behaviour-based survey needed

… Shorter blood ban still discriminatory; behaviour-based survey … Unifor has engaged in a campaign to call on Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and Héma-Quebec to end discrimination against … a behaviour-based survey for all potential donors.” Unifor members voted to adopt a campaign to End the Blood Ban at …
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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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Prairie Council unites members in fightback against attacks on Canadian sovereignty

… Prairie Council unites members in fightback against attacks on Canadian sovereignty … Regional Council opened in Winnipeg with a moving performance by the Aboriginal School of Dance. Council … social inclusion. She reviewed the organizations many, many services and encouraged Unifor members to learn more about …
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Atlantic Council Wrap up

… Council Wrap up April 15, 2014 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Regional Councils and the Quebec Council are a … defend the labour rights of Unifor Nova Scotia health care members who deliver these much needed services – including their right to fair and free collective …
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Convention Speaker Biographies

… Gregg is one of Canada’s most recognized and respected senior research professionals and social commentators. From 1979 … CLC was established in 1956. Under his leadership, the CLC membership has grown by 750,000 new union members to 3.3 … has founded the Shareholder Association for Research and Education, or SHARE, which advocates for shareholder action, …
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Indigenous journalist and author Tanya Talaga awarded 2025 Neil Reimer Award

… Indigenous journalist and author Tanya Talaga awarded 2025 Neil Reimer Award August 27, … Tanya Talaga, Indigenous journalist, author, and Unifor member, has been awarded the 2025 Neil Reimer Award for her … years, Talaga covered a range of topics including health, education, and Indigenous affairs, and now works as a …
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Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario Regional Council

… Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario … Unifor’s vaccination policy put the health and safety of members first. “They are the very same people who sided with … and people of colour facing steep barriers to basic services and women still facing violence, sexism and pay …
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