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Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women November 22, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s activism against violence against women and … in positions of power in the union pledge to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence . Gender based …
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Unifor reaches first contract as new union, moves non-traditional workplace

… Unifor reaches first contract as new union, moves … Hand works with progressive groups strategize on public campaigns, build web sites and training. “Unifor is … “With this newest group, we’re putting this pledge into action.” Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private …
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Unifor reaches first contract as new union, moves non-traditional workplace

… Unifor reaches first contract as new union, moves … Hand works with progressive groups strategize on public campaigns, build web sites and training. "Unifor is … "With this newest group, we're putting this pledge into action." Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private …
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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 … the union’s efforts in various provincial elections, job actions, lobbying, and campaigning done to benefit members … During her report, Payne outlined everything that is at stake in the union’s fight against corporate greed  and the …
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Unifor hosts national training summit to build equity through worker solidarity

… Unifor hosts national training summit to build equity through … who sit on various equity committees of our union, to undertake regional equity committee training, engage in strategic … Jennifer Murray. “Through member organizing and collective action we’re pushing for robust policy change, like …
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BC Regional Council mobilizes against scab labour

… October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … in a forestry sector in crisis. He concluded with a call to action for delegates to keep up the fight: “Workers must … to review the important human rights work that Unifor undertakes, from taking action in the Tears to Hope relays to …
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The Red Flag - December 2024

… Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew  The Spotlight: Warehouse Workers Unite!  Inspiration and Wisdom from Marshall Ganz … is a conversation you won’t want to miss.  Join us as we take an in-depth look at the evolving political landscape in … and show their support for the union.  This single action of solidarity showed other workers that they had no …
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Bell CEO fails to justify mass firings in Heritage Committee testimony

… 2024 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA – In his appearance before the House of Commons Heritage Committee, Bell CEO Mirko … Lana Payne. “The fact that the corporation thought it could take both these actions at the same time shows just how out of touch they …
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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 … and Vice-Chairperson for the Unifor Ontario Political Action Committee.  Jackie was born in Bath, England.  When … actively involved in the community. She doesn’t hesitate to take part in demonstrations and is not afraid to take to the …
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Ontario Regional Council Day Two: Unifor National President Lana Payne vows to protect Canadian jobs as Trump presidency inches closer

… Ontario Regional Council Day Two: Unifor National President Lana Payne vows to protect Canadian … prepared to “do so at their peril,” she said. “Make no mistake, our union is ready for this battle. We have been … how workers can navigate an economy in transition through Action Centres funded by the provincial government and run …
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Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of striking workers

… Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of … ‘That’s when I’m going to have a problem…when [the company] takes it back,’” he said. “We’re going to keep fighting and … at least one gender neutral bathroom in schools, as a distraction from the ongoing health care and affordability crisis …
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AI, big tech and building workers’ power all engaging conversations at Media Council

… AI, big tech and building workers’ power all engaging conversations at Media Council … my best friends are in this room. These are the people I’ve taken to take a very long journey with over the last 20 … workers’ power. They also heard presentations from Media Action Plan and Organizing among others. The 2024 Unifor …
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COVID-19 Update: This Fall, Keep it Small

… concerned, just like many of you are. As Canada and the world braces for a second wave, we will be referring to the … or gathering that you hold. This means that you must take note of the name and phone numbers of every person in … sign on to the Fair Pay Forever campaign Take collective action for racial justice and affirm that Black Lives Matter …
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Voices from the Picket Line: Case Study 2: Compass Minerals & Unifor Local 16-O

… from the Picket Line: Case Study 2: Compass Minerals & Unifor Local 16-O May 20, 2021 Share Main Image Image Case Study … ultimately for replacement workers – scabs – to come in and take over the mine. They obviously needed some time to put … anti-scab legislation here: https://www.unifor.org/en/take-action/campaigns/anti-scab-legislation-now What was the …
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Closing GM Oshawa? No way.

… No way. November 29, 2018 Share Main Image Image Unifor statement on the recent announcement from General Motors … a proven track record of great quality and customer satisfaction. In 2014 Oshawa was recognized as the most complex … for workers. These developments are positive, but will take many years to take effect. In the meantime, GM is …
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