Members of one of the largest auto locals in the country sent a clear and united message to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government, unanimously passing a motion stating that Unifor Local 222 does not support opening the door to cheap, subsidized Chinese EV imports at the expense of Canadian auto jobs.
On November 29, more than 50,000 people took to the streets of Montreal to say no to the CAQ’s attacks and yes to workers’ rights and democracy.
Unifor showed up strong! Over 1000 Unifor members from Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick stood shoulder to shoulder with the entire labour movement.
While the CAQ racks up failures ,it chooses to attack unions instead of addressing the real crises facing people: housing, health care, and public education.
ST. JOHN’S—Unifor is concerned following Loblaw’s decision to close a St. John’s Dominion store effective May 8, a move that will impact approximately 100 unionized grocery workers.
The affected Unifor members were informed of the closure on January 19.
Unifor Local 597 represents more than 1,600 Dominion grocery workers at 11 stores across the province. Under their collective agreement, members have severance rights based on their seniority.
Unifor National President Lana Payne brought the concerns of Unifor forestry sector members to the inaugural meeting of the federal government’s new Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force, held January 19 in Vancouver.
LONDON— Unifor has been notified that Autoneum will gradually wind down and close its London, Ontario facility over the course of 2026. The decision is a devastating blow for Unifor members, their families, and the wider London and regional economies that depend on good union jobs in the auto parts supply chain.
Workers at Northeast Nutrition—a federally regulated feed mill in Truro, N.S., which produces fish food—has ratified a new three-year agreement at 82% with their employer.
“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for getting our fishery food production members in the East Coast a fair deal,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“It was the first time at the table for several members of the bargaining committee, and they all did a tremendous job.”
The biggest gain of this contract is an 11% wage increase over the life of the contract.
The 74 workers at furniture maker Van Gogh Designs in Surrey, B.C., have voted to join Unifor to fight for better working conditions.
“Welcome to Unifor—we’re thrilled to be in your corner,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We’re looking forward to bargaining your first collective agreement and building worker power with your solidarity.”
The new members at Local 433 work in production including sewing, cutting, cushion, upholstery, wrapping, inventory, framing, and quality checking with additional members performing duties in the office.
Unifor is calling on the Quebec and federal governments to take immediate action to prevent irreversible damage to the F.F. Soucy mill and preserve any chance of a future restart.
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — Following the bankruptcy of F.F. Soucy, Unifor is urging both levels of government to intervene without delay to ensure the mill remains heated and powered, and that skilled workers are retained to safely operate and maintain critical equipment.
TORONTO–The Canadian government’s decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future of our entire auto sector.
“This is a self-inflicted wound to an already injured Canadian auto industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Providing a foothold to cheap Chinese EVs, backed by massive state subsidies, overproduction and designed to expand market share through exports, puts Canadian auto jobs at risk while rewarding labour violations and unfair trade practices.”
THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Unifor is pleased that its Alstom members in Thunder Bay will benefit from the federal government’s Buy Canadian policy, a strategy to ensure public dollars are used to support Canadian jobs, businesses and communities, with a federal investment of nearly $1 billion to fund new TTC subway cars.
Montreal – Unifor Quebec acknowledges the announcement that François Legault is stepping down as Premier of Quebec. While this decision marks the end of a political cycle in the province, it is essential that it open the door to a profound re-examination of the policies that have undermined workers, public services and social dialogue in Quebec.
As 2026 begins, Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks frankly about what Canadian workers are facing. All of us are headed into the second year of the current trade war launched by U.S.
Members of Unifor Local 4600 have ratified a new collective agreement with significant increases to shift and weekend premiums, overtime provisions, wages, as well as the option to join a defined benefit pension plan.
Roughly 60 Unifor members who worked at Ming Pao’s newsrooms in Toronto and Richmond B.C. will lose their jobs after the union learned the company is stopping its Canadian operations.
“This is yet another blow for Canadian journalism,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“This widens the gap of news deserts for Chinese-Canadian communities across the country, who rely on these sources for fact-based information. We will support our journalist and media worker members as they navigate this uncertain time.”
The Unifor Quebec Director’s Tour is officially underway. This week, Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier, accompanied by Unifor Quebec’s leadership team, launched the tour in Amos.
Taking place over several weeks, the tour aims to meet with local unions across Quebec to engage directly with members on the key issues affecting them, at a time when economic and political challenges are having a significant impact on working people.
Front-end loaded wage increases are a key highlight of a new collective agreement ratified recently by Unifor members at the Sobeys Retail Support Centre in Whitby-Ajax.
“Unifor members are the backbone of Sobey’s warehousing in this region,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Congratulations to this team for securing a fair contract.”
Unifor is excited to announce new spring and fall application deadlines for the Local Union Equity Fund (LUEF).
Created to spark action and deepen impact, the LUEF supports local unions ready to advance equity, amplify equity-deserving voices, and invest in meaningful change. The fund helps broaden and strengthen equity initiatives across the union, encouraging locals to dedicate time, creativity, and resources to campaigns that build a more inclusive movement.
The union has earmarked up to $250,000 for the fund which will support projects in 2026.
Unifor joins the national and international labour movement and its allies in strongly condemning the recent actions taken by the U.S. Trump Administration against Venezuela.
This is a flagrant violation of a country's sovereignty and international law.
The threat and use of violence cannot continue to be used as a tool of economic and political coercion under the guise of supporting peace, freedom and stability.
Watch as Unifor activists from across British Columbia gathered this fall to share bargaining challenges and victories and plan for the fight ahead to protect Canadian jobs.
Unifor’s Social Justice Fund and CN Rail joined forces to deliver a joint $200,000 grant to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Canada’s public foundation for gender justice. The Foundation focuses on ending violence against women, moving women out of poverty, and building leadership among girls and non-binary youth. The contribution is earmarked for the Foundation’s Girls’ Fund, a national initiative dedicated to uplifting and empowering young people, fostering the next generation of leaders dedicated to gender justice and equity.
Unifor members at long-term care facility Cedarstone Enhanced Care in Truro, N.S. have voted to ratify a new collective agreement that secures wage increases, improved retirement benefits, and stronger protections against inflation.
The four-year contract includes wage increases ranging from $2.42 to $5 per hour over the term of the agreement based on job classification and years of service. The agreement also includes enhanced shift and weekend premiums, recognition for Licensed Practical Nurses, and increased RRSP contributions.
It is with great sadness that we confirm that Unifor Local 892 member Tyrone McLeod was killed on Monday in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
Tyrone was a valued and active member of the local union and is survived by two daughters, Bailey and Hunter, and their mother, Korisa.
Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news. We sincerely grieve this preventable loss and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones and Local 892 members.
January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada. The movement to recognize the importance of ribbon skirts to many Indigenous communities arose out of the experience of Cote First Nation youth Isabella Kulak, who was belittled by school staff in January 2021 for wearing a ribbon skirt to Kamsack Comprehensive Institute in Kamsack, Saskatchewan.
Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick Honourable René Legacy, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for Energy Honourable John Herron, Minister Responsible for Natural Resources
Dear Premier Holt, Minister Legacy, and Minister Herron:
As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year defined by extraordinary challenges, but also incredible resolve and solidarity from Unifor members across the country. Our union confronted an unrelenting trade war and escalating attacks on Canadian workers as Donald Trump targeted our industrial economy including the auto, forestry, steel and aluminum sectors, and the 100,000s of good union jobs they sustain.
Make no mistake: while specific industries were singled out, the threat extended to our entire economy. And at every step, Unifor stood firm.
Unifor Local 100 commenced collective bargaining with Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) on October 17, 2025, and continued discussions with the employer during the week of December 8, 2025, focusing on non-monetary proposals.
Unifor represents approximately 20 members at HBR in The Pas, Manitoba, who provide mechanical services for both freight cars and locomotives.
It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Unifor Local 892 member has been killed in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
“Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news. We grieve the loss of our member and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones, co-workers and local union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
