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Rise of the right a major focus at convention

… Rise of the right a major focus at convention August 23, 2019 Share Main Image … table, in organizing drives and in the fight for gender equity. “We will always spend a lot of time talking about … acclaimed to his third and final term as President. Lana Payne became Unifor’s first female Secretary-Treasurer. …
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Canadian Council delegates talk equity, organizing and strike support

… Canadian Council delegates talk equity, organizing and strike support August 18, 2018 Share … National President were overwhelming supported, including a plan for active participation in member-to-member engagement … a commitment to push the federal government to legislate pay equity. …
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Telecom conference teaches rights at work and builds activism

… Telecom conference teaches rights at work and builds activism April 20, 2023 Share Main Image … a deep dive into telecom and BCE business performance, a pay equity primer, review of paid sick day changes in the … A jam-packed agenda greeted delegates to Unifor’s 2023 Telecommunications Conference, with opportunities …
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Nova Scotia’s budget should aim higher

… April 7, 2021 Share Main Image Image Linda MacNeil, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Last week’s budget made some … won’t be enough to address the staffing shortages and low pay that became overwhelmingly evident during the pandemic. … in this budget that deserves some applause is the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism. For now, the office has a budget of …
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On Press Freedom Day, media workers endure challenges in and out of newsrooms

… On Press Freedom Day, media workers endure challenges in and out of newsrooms April 28, … of press freedom, assess the state of press freedom and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the … workers of colour, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and from other equity-deserving groups, are disproportionally targeted by …
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Unifor applauds Nova Scotia for signing on to national child care plan

… Unifor applauds Nova Scotia for signing on to national child … access given to three-year-old kids from vulnerable and equity-seeking families. The province will contribute $40 … in Early Childhood Education workforce strategy to improve pay and benefits for early childhood educators (ECEs) by …
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Establishment of a Racial Justice Advocate and Anti-Racism Action Plan - Sample Language

… who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous or racialized community.  X.3 The Unifor Local Union … that is aligned with both Company and Union anti-racism and equity strategies;  •    Networking with allied … to be delivered by the Union. X.10 The Employer agrees to pay for lost time, travel time, registration costs, lodging, …
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