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… Ford government sides with business lobby over working people … condemns the provincial government’s plan to claw back workers’ rights and protections. “Fair scheduling, equal pay … illness and crisis.  “The workers of Ontario, who support $15 and fairness must remember that we are the …

… Labour groups call for Labour Market Partners Forum November 7, 2013 Share Main … for training such as literacy and other skills to support vulnerable individuals not eligible for Employment … literacy training and skills upgrading away from vulnerable workers who need it the most - women, immigrants, young …

… Labour groups call for Labour Market Partners Forum November 7, 2013 Share Main … for training such as literacy and other skills to support vulnerable individuals not eligible for Employment … literacy training and skills upgrading away from vulnerable workers who need it the most - women, immigrants, young …

… Campaign Launched to Protect Frontline Healthcare Workers April 16, 2020 Share Main Image Image A coalition of … the frontline, and they are deeply concerned and need our support and protection. Protect these workers, so they can …

… Unifor calls for income and benefit protection during casino … action from government and employers to protect casino workers impacted by today’s announcement from the Ontario … and gaming require immediate measures and emergency supports to protect workers’ health and safety and prevent …

… Unifor celebrates Personal Support Worker Day May 18, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor celebrates personal support workers (PSWs) in Ontario, and Continuing Care Assistants …

… Ford must re-invest $1 billion in health care to fight … COVID-19 and the province has yet to address the Personal Support Worker (PSW) shortages across the province. “There … is risking the health and safety of Personal Support Workers and long-term care facility residents in this …

… Good start on temporary workers but more needed October 18, 2021 Share Main Image … members and introducing these changes.” Unifor has long supported regulating the temporary help agency industry, …

… Doug Ford urged to protect the vulnerable in long-term care homes … order to protect the health of long-term care residents and workers from COVID-19 exposure. “Even before the COVID-19 … working short-staffed on a daily basis, stretching personal support workers far too thin,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor …

… Revised Ontario emergency powers may do more harm than good in long-term care March 28, 2020 Share … or follow normal hiring guidelines. Shortages in personal support workers have already plagued the industry well before the …

… human rights ruling highlights systemic abuse of temporary foreign workers May 27, 2015 Share Main Image Image TORONTO , May … workers," said Grace Vaccarelli , Human Rights Legal Support Centre. "This decision is an indictment not only …

… Letter to Premier Ford & Minister Lecce on Emergency Child Care Eligibility … The expansion of eligibility to include more frontline workers for the province’s emergency child care program on … services can only be provided with robust health and safety support and protections and we encourage continued action on …

… Unifor opens action centre to assist auto and auto parts workers in the Niagara region October 10, 2024 Share Main … the Niagara Regional Action Centre with vital financial support from the Ontario government to provide union members …

… unions welcome significantly improved COVID-19 protections for 400,000 health care workers October 5, 2020 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – … in place. Our front-line health care workers need our support as we battle this pandemic and we must continue to …

… Main Image Image Image June 29, 2018 FREDERICTON – Unifor commends the New Brunswick government’s decision to … violence by giving them job protection and financial support to make a safety plan. According to a study done by … Yukon and Northwest Territories have no protected leave for workers who need time off to flee violence. Unifor is …

… March 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image March 24, 2021 TORONTO – Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy’s 2021 … “We should have seen a pandemic budget that provides support for workers who need it today, but that’s not what was …

… Unifor members in Fort Frances approve new contract with … outpatient treatment for families, developmental support services, cultural support and youth in transition … River District and we are thrilled to see these valuable workers secure a long-term contract with solid wage …

… Unifor calls for changes to Bill 148 at final public hearing … legislation. “There are still holes in Bill 148 that leave workers vulnerable to abuse by employers that must be … women and their children at a time when every available support is needed,” said Rizvi. Unifor’s full submission to …

… Unifor calls on Premiers to support workers needs July 20, 2016 Share Main Image Image As … also seek the support from all 13 premiers on measures to protect the rights of migrant workers and recommendations to …

… Unifor celebrates Personal Support Worker Day May 18, 2021 Share … thousands of Unifor members who work as Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ontario, and Continuing Care Assistants …

… Ford fumbles again as COVID-19 rages across Ontario … Ford delays action, shifts the blame and abandons essential workers, as ICU’s fill to capacity. “I’m not the only … by Unifor , reveals that the vast majority of Ontarians support the implementation of legislated sick days. The …