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NB budget invests in young workers and economy

… NB budget invests in young workers and economy January 30, 2018 Share Main Image Image … which is why calls from some corners to cut jobs and services in order to balance the books faster make little … and is the province’s largest private sector union with members in forestry, manufacturing, telecom, hospitality and …
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New union means more services, say reps

… New union means more services, say reps July 11, 2014 Share Main Image Image   … be more financially sound and offer more services for members,” said Ginter. The CEP/CAW union, which was approved …
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Let’s all thank the “COVID-19 Heroes” who keep showing up for work

… Let’s all thank the “COVID-19 Heroes” who keep showing up for work March 24, 2020 Share Main Image Image By Jerry Dias … and care. For me, it means negotiating for Unifor members over the phone instead of across the table and … do run out of supplies, or when you need medical care or services, please be gracious and patient. Canada’s workers …
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Let’s all thank the “COVID-19 Heroes”

… last just a little longer, and relying on health care workers to help us navigate the new world of isolation, … and care. For me, it means negotiating for Unifor members over the phone instead of across the table and … do run out of supplies, or when you need medical care or services, please be gracious and patient. Canada’s workers …
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Innovation and Technology

… Image As Canada’s largest union in the private sector, Unifor is the leading union and in several economic … and Economic Development. Unifor represents: • 86,000 members in advanced manufacturing (including, auto assembly … economies and ensure that Canadians have access to good services. The government has acknowledged the importance of …
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Canadian Council kicks off Unifor’s 10-year anniversary celebrations

… Canadian Council kicks off Unifor’s 10-year anniversary celebrations August 18, 2023 Share … She also outlined challenges happening in individual sectors, such as Meta blocking Canadian news, and Canadians … ago, Hurricane Fiona devastated Nova Scotia and thanked members who opened their dormitories and turned them into …
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Members at Dryden Domtar mill make strong wage gains

… Members at Dryden Domtar mill make strong wage gains January … Main Image Image In the final weeks of December 2022, Unifor members at the Domtar mill in Dryden, Ont. voted … said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “Unifor forestry members benefit from years of pattern bargaining …
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Unifor – CUPE Joint Statement

… Unifor – CUPE Joint Statement April 7, 2025 Share Main Image … wages, job cuts, factory closures, and the privatization of services that hurt working families. Governments that … of infrastructure and public delivery of services. Our members will stand together – across the public and private …
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Unifor Aviation Council statement on the U.S. trade war

… Unifor Aviation Council statement on the U.S. trade war May 12, … vast and beautiful country with workers producing goods and services that Canadians need. Getting Canadian made products … Canada’s largest private-sector union, representing 320,000 members, including more than 16,000 aviation workers from …
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The fight against Trump’s tariffs the focus at Unifor’s Western Regional Town Hall

… The fight against Trump’s tariffs the focus at Unifor’s Western Regional Town Hall April 17, 2025 Share Main … on April 16. Unifor National President Lana Payne provided members with an update of how the union has been … pledge to receive a list of Unifor-made products and services.  Hide Image on News Page Off … U.S. President …
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Unifor vows to protect Canadian jobs with massive rally in Windsor

… Unifor vows to protect Canadian jobs with massive rally in … With fists raised and voices roaring, thousands of Unifor members, labour leaders, and allies surged into Windsor’s … what happens when workers stay quiet. We lose jobs. We lose services. We lose lives,” said Rivera. “We are not …
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Unifor ratifies agreement with Resolute Forest Products

… Unifor ratifies agreement with Resolute Forest Products May 20, … reached last weekend was ratified by 89.5% of Unifor union members working in Resolute Forest Products' paper mills.   … in every major area of the economy, including 24,000 in the forestry sector. The union advocates for all working people …
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Unifor defends workers amidst Ontario election, will not make endorsements

… Unifor defends workers amidst Ontario election, will not make endorsements February 5, 2025 Share Main Image Image Members,  Ontario voters have been pushed into a provincial … to health care, child care, and other key social services. To ensure that we do not let Trump’s economic …
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Affordability and health care privatization key issues at NOLM

… Affordability and health care privatization key issues at NOLM May 14, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor members from 14 locals gathered in Thunder Bay, Ont. on May … and rural communities that need access to quality public services and good jobs — issues all levels of government …
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Unifor Quebec Council

… Unifor Quebec Council May 2, 2023 Share Main Image Image The … labor disputes among school bus drivers, campaigns on forestry and preserving mountain caribou. He also focused on … Director Naureen Rizvi, as well as other Unifor staff members and members of the National Executive Board also …
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B.C. Council sets ambitious plans for 2025

… B.C. Council sets ambitious plans for 2025 December 4, 2024 Share Main Image Image WHISTLER … Minister Jennifer Whiteside, Eby fielded questions from members on issues such as privatization in public transit, … all of the implications to Canadian manufacturing and services if incoming U.S. President Trump’s tariffs are …
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Stephen McNeil, Tim Houston like night and day on labour front

… then-Premier Stephen McNeil’s throne speech set the tone for what would be his eight-year term as leader of the … the pandemic and seeing the effects of stripping our public services and neglecting workers in vivid detail, it seems … of what is required, not a fulsome environmental plan. Our members in the forestry sector have been advocating for …
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Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations on CUSMA

… Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations on … market access for the cross-border trade in goods and services as well as foreign investment, and the absence of … effort that solicited the opinions and ideas of Unifor members as well as working people more broadly. The input …
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