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Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members

… Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members April 9, 2014 Share Main Image Image On … Canadians. “We have to be very clear to any government: you take these actions at your own peril,” Payne said. “They may … Canadians. “We have to be very clear to any government: you take these actions at your own peril,” Payne said. “They may …
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Ontario workers fight back

… Ontario workers fight back November 8, 2018 Share Main Image Image … rights that workers have fought for in Ontario will not be taken away so easily. “We’ve seen this before. Whenever they … day in between, Unifor members plan and execute targeted actions in their workplaces and communities across Ontario. …
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Fall application projects for Local Union Equity Fund wanted

… Fall application projects for Local Union Equity Fund wanted September 9, 2025 Share … RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | Local 531 This campaign … hosted a panel discussion in April to inspire members to take action for climate justice through a panel discussion …
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BCRC 2025 Western Regional Directors Recommendations

… BCRC 2025 Western Regional Directors Recommendations Western Regional Director Recommendation … Canadian Jobs campaign by encouraging all members to take the ‘Unifor Made’ pledge and identify the goods and … of production or permanent loss of jobs. Support calls to action by helping locals mobilize members to protect and …
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Unifor drives home need to protect jobs and Canada following Liberal minority win

… Unifor drives home need to protect jobs and Canada following … leader Mark Carney on his election and urges him to swiftly take action to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy … leader Mark Carney on his election and urges him to swiftly take action to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian …
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Joie Warnock highlights incredible work for equity, fair contracts in western region

… Joie Warnock highlights incredible work for equity, fair contracts in western region August 20, … of what’s possible through our mobilizing and political action.” Warnock spoke directly to Saskatchewan Crown workers who are preparing to take job action. “We are fighting against a premier who saw …
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Unifor’s Dec. 6 vigil sparks a renewed call to action

… Unifor’s Dec. 6 vigil sparks a renewed call to action December 7, 2021 Share Main Image Image Thirty-two … positions of power at Unifor are committing to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence. By naming the … positions of power at Unifor are committing to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence. By naming the …
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4-Week Paid Education Leave

… 4-Week Paid Education Leave Image Leadership Development Opportunity – 4-Week Paid Education Leave The Unifor Education … and weaken our union. This course asks each of us to take on the challenge of working toward real equality, by … in this system of global capitalism. We’ll look at the extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal …
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Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists

… Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists Image If you feel like you’re … Unifor Young Workers have been calling all members to action by saying: Our Future is Worth the Fight ! It’s … Look after yourself! None of what we do as activists should take priority over your physical and mental well-being. It’s …
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Stand up and fight back theme of B.C. Regional Council

… Regional Council, held in Whistler November 22-24, 2019. "For the past few decades, workers have been sold a lie, their … continue to rise and to lobby all levels of government to take aggressive action to combat climate change.   … continue to rise and to lobby all levels of government to take aggressive action to combat climate change.   …
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Unifor members tackle climate justice for workers

… Unifor members tackle climate justice for workers November 5, … structure to the challenge, he sketched out six paths to action: Local Stakeholder, Environmental Committee, Ecological Projects & … the challenge, he sketched out six paths to action: Local Stakeholder, Environmental Committee, Ecological Projects & …
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Unifor calls for Prime Minister Carney to unite team Canada

… Unifor calls for Prime Minister Carney to unite team Canada … U.S. trade attacks. “Prime Minister Carney, as you take on this role know that Unifor members, indeed all … strong response to Trump’s tariff threats, and progressive actions to protect jobs, industry and public services. The …
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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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Unifor webinar inspires young workers to mobilize in 2022

… Unifor webinar inspires young workers to mobilize in 2022 … 2022, which encouraged union workers under 35 in Ontario to take action and make positive change with not only within … 2022, which encouraged union workers under 35 in Ontario to take action and make positive change with not only within …
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Privatization and mental health big issues on day 1 of Atlantic Regional Council

… be involved in politics, to speak our shared values as workers and fight against the privatization of services meant … what happened in Gander,” said MacNeil. “And today we can take credit for forcing the issue into federal election … based on what you or your members need,” he said. Taking action on mental health, destigmatizing mental illnesses and …
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RPNs demand changes to Ontario health system

… health system February 8, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO — Unifor representatives and frontline Registered … made it clear to Minister Elliott that the government must take swift action and start to respect, protect, and pay Ontario's … made it clear to Minister Elliott that the government must take swift action and start to respect, protect, and pay …
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Manitoba falling further behind other western provinces in COVID response

… news but the province’s lack of paid sick leave still puts workers at a disadvantage, says Unifor. “Better late than … President. “Rather than waiting for other provinces to take action, Premier Brian Pallister should show some initiative … President. “Rather than waiting for other provinces to take action, Premier Brian Pallister should show some …
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Prairie region women rise together in strength and solidarity

… October 8, 2025 Share Main Image Image On October 5 – 7, more than 100 Unifor sisters and siblings gathered in Calgary … patterns then I felt… it’s really my responsibility now to take that information and take it to the people who can … in Cambria Harris’ presentation on the urgent need for action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and …
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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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Unifor unveils new poster for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… Unifor unveils new poster for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women November 22, 2021 Share … isn’t simply contained to 16 days of action. People can take steps to make change year-round. “You can address … isn’t simply contained to 16 days of action. People can take steps to make change year-round. “You can address …
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Unifor takes to the skies with a bold message for Premier Ford

… Unifor takes to the skies with a bold message for Premier Ford … all workers in the province. As new variants rip through workplaces and communities, Doug Ford’s government stalled … digital campaign and a series of “phone zap” calling actions . Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private …
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