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Negotiations underway between Unifor and Detroit Three auto makers

… Negotiations underway between Unifor and Detroit Three auto makers August 12, 2020 Share Main … no secret our members are looking to secure and manufacture new products to build this industry and create good jobs for … conclusions to this bargaining,” said Dias during a news conference streamed live on Unifor’s Facebook page. “We …
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The securing of 2,800 good jobs at the Ford Oakville plant is an example of what we can achieve when we work together with governments and business.

… The securing of 2,800 good jobs at the Ford Oakville plant is an example of what we can achieve when … up or down the value chain. That includes the potential for new work at the Windsor plant as well, which has seen … and business. There is lots of potential for more good news. Though dance lessons may be in order. … When it comes …
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unifor to announce Detroit Three strike target

… MEDIA ADVISORY: Unifor to announce Detroit Three strike target … our vision for the industry, including job security issues, new product allocations and economic progress for our … via email. A pool camera arrangement would be ideal. The news conference will be open to accredited media and will …
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Windsor gigafactory is evidence of Canada’s EV advantage

… Windsor gigafactory is evidence of Canada’s EV advantage April 4, … National Secretary-Treasurer When Unifor members ratified new collective agreements with Ford, Fiat-Chrysler and … this announcement was not the only bit of good EV news. Rather, it capped off an extraordinary month of …
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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 … company has framed these plans as being about moving toward new technology, and focusing on electric and autonomous … model with an eye to the future, there is no justification—whatsoever—for implementing plans that result in the closure …
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Unifor brings workers’ voice to the PM Council on Canada-U.S. Trade Relations

… Unifor brings workers’ voice to the PM Council on Canada-U.S. … and aluminum tariffs jumping to 50%. Every day brings a new threat, a new attack.  The reality is, as I have … real Canadian stories and reporting on our very own local news. If there is to be increased spending in defence, then …
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Changing Names for Changing Times

… Changing Names for Changing Times August 7, 2014 Share Main Image Image By: … many online – to find out the long-awaited name of our new union. The word “Unifor” appeared on screen mid-way … And that’s a good thing. Major television, radio and print news outlets across Canada and around the world carried the …
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Critical EV battery investment helps secure Canada’s auto future

… Canada’s auto future April 25, 2024 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Critical multi-government investment for new Honda Canada electric vehicle, battery and battery … National Communications Director Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … TORONTO – Critical multi-government …
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Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of workers' rights

… Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of … and spirit of the union he helped shape. Born in Bath, New Brunswick in 1944, he grew up in a family of ten … National Communications Director Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … TORONTO-Unifor is deeply saddened to learn …
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Unifor Local 195 members at Gates Windsor ratify three-year collective agreement

… Unifor Local 195 members at Gates Windsor ratify three-year … three-year collective agreement voting 73% in favour of the new contract. The newly ratified contract affects 153 … Communications Representative Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … Members of Unifor Local 195 at Gates Windsor …
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Canadian Auto Workers Demand a Transition that Puts Workers First

… Canadian Auto Workers Demand a Transition that Puts Workers First August … profits of employers.  And pensions, especially for new hires, are precarious and sub-standard. Even though our … that puts their needs first.  - Lana Payne Hide Image on News Page Off … Today, Unifor officially opens contract …
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Unifor Auto Council discusses transformation of Canada’s auto sector

… Unifor Auto Council discusses transformation of Canada’s auto … automotive investment in Canadian history and brings 2,500 new direct jobs. It is the latest in a wave of large-scale … by Unifor’s IPS Council next month.   Hide Image on News Page Off … On the heels of the $5 billion Stellantis-LG …
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Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations on CUSMA

… Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations … and through recent Mexican labour reform efforts.  The new agreement partially dismantled a maligned investor … North American trade pact will stay as is,” in CBC News (March 6, 2024): …
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Making the most of the CUSMA review

… Making the most of the CUSMA review File Télécharger le rapport en PDF] Worker- and climate-focused options for … a bipartisan consensus has emerged on the need to renew North America’s manufacturing base and better protect … Industry Association has claimed that the Online News Act is a discriminatory policy in breach of CUSMA’s …
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A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC

… A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC December 3, … included fines designed to crush the union. A move that we knew would be used again and again to deny workers their … to fight on behalf of Ontario workers. Hide Image on News Page Off … As the Clash’s Joe Strummer once sang, we …
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The Red Flag - December 2024

… Journey Podcast with special guest Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew  The Spotlight: Warehouse Workers Unite!  Inspiration and Wisdom from Marshall Ganz … Red Flag, please send a message to  @email Hide Image on News Page Off … In this Edition: The Journey Podcast with …
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Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario Regional Council

… Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario … privatization of the VIA Rail corridor and developing a new Unifor Auto Policy to support a robust auto sector in … and co-workers who are directly affected.” Hide Image on News Page Off … … Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard …
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