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Pushing for the pattern with FCA

The Master Bargaining Committee will now begin to press FCA to accept the pattern Agreement set with GM. All of our key priorities, including the top priority to secure investment and product, remain in our bargaining. To ensure stable good jobs continue securing investment for the Brampton facility and product allocation for the Etobicoke casting plant is key.

Anti-scab bill defeat a betrayal

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - The decision by the Liberal government to vote down legislation that would ban scabs in federal workplaces where there is a strike or lockout is a betrayal of working people across this country.

"The Liberal government came to power saying they would bring fairness to workplaces across Canada," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.  "With this vote, that promise is broken."

Unifor rallies in Halifax for a progressive trade agenda

HALIFAX, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor members are leading a rally to demand a progressive trade agenda, and against the ratifying of the TPP, as the Committee on International Trade holds a public hearing in Halifax on Thursday.

BC Transit investments flow offshore

VICTORIA, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Despite criticisms from transit operators and Canadian manufacturers, BC Transit has quietly approved the purchase of another 17 "Vicinity" buses from China for its fleet. The $6-million public expense will create no jobs in Canada.

Union members to rally against TPP in uptown Saint John

SAINT JOHN, NB, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor members are leading a rally against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on Monday to highlight the dangers of this deal to New Brunswickers and encourage conversations with local MPs.

Unifor members ratify Agreement with GM

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at General Motors facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock ratified an Agreement that secures investment in all three communities, converts 700 precarious jobs and offers wage improvements.

Unifor members ratify Agreement with GM

Unifor members working at General Motors facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock ratified an Agreement by 64.7 per cent. The new Agreement secures investment in all three communities, converts 700 precarious jobs , offers wage improvements and establishes a pattern in Detroit Three negotiations.

Unifor picks FCA as next company in auto talks

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor announced that pending ratification of a tentative agreement with General Motors, the next company in negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers will be Fiat – Chrysler Automobile (FCA).

Strike averted as Unifor secures framework with GM

TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Strike averted, after around the clock negotiations, as Unifor reached a framework with General Motors that sets a pattern in Detroit Three negotiations.

Strike averted at GM

Strike averted after around the clock negotiations as Unifor reached a framework with General Motors setting a pattern in Detroit Three negotiations.

“This framework puts into motion what will be a historic agreement to secure a future for our members, for our communities and for the auto industry in Canada,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who led the negotiations. “At this late hour we have language in place to address our bargaining priorities and there will be no strike.”

Fight against TPP ramps up with concert and teach-in

Unifor members from across the country attended a teach-in recently to share information and strategies on the fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, before hitting the streets for a mass postering action in Federal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland’s riding. The night before, the Rock Against the TPP tour made its only stop in Canada. For details, click here.

Unifor schedules briefings as GM deadline approaches

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - As the deadline approaches in Unifor's negotiations with General Motors, the union has set up a workroom for media members and scheduled regular briefings to provide updates.

Unifor schedules media briefings as GM deadline approaches

As the deadline approaches in negotiations with General Motors, the union has set up a workroom for media members and scheduled regular briefings to provide updates on Monday, September 19. In the event that a tentative agreement is reached during the weekend an announcement will be released.

Long-term care providers rally for provincial funding

HALIFAX, Sept. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Representatives from Unifor long-term care workplaces from across the province are gathering in Halifax on Thursday to demand the Nova Scotia government reverse funding cuts to long-term care.

TPP review too short and too shallow

Canadians need and deserve a thorough and independent review of the Trans-Pacific Partnership before our federal government considers whether to ratify the deals, which is still the subject of public consultations. A review from the Office of the Chief Economist, however, falls far short of the mark, Unifor National President Jerry Dias says. Read his full commentary here.

Looking for updates

Since selecting GM as the target company, the GM Master Bargaining Committee has been working hard to negotiate and reach a fair tentative settlement that will benefit all our members working at the Detroit Three.

For regular updates and announcements please follow us on Twitter at @Autotalks16 or check this section of our website. When there is an announcement to be issued we will post it here.

Unifor calls for review of regulatory exemptions for U.S. tech giants

TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2016 /CNW/ - The federal Heritage Department's policy review of the future of Canadian media and cultural industries must seek a solution to the struggling revenue model for news journalism and Canadian content, says Unifor, the union representing 12,000 media workers and journalists.

Unifor calls on Gallant government to implement child care report

FREDERICTON, Sept. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor is calling on New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant to implement the recommendations laid out in the report on child care issued by the Child Care Review Task Force. Those recommendations include increasing public funding and transitioning toward a more affordable not-for-profit model while raising the wages of child care workers in the province.

More Suncor workers join Unifor

FORT MCMURRAY, AB, Sept. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Workers at the Suncor East Tank Farm voted overwhelmingly to join Unifor—Canada's energy union. The workers will join 4,000 members as part of local 707A at the company's extraction facilities in Northern Alberta.

Rally and BBQ

Join us at this family-friendly BBQ event in the park to protest the Brad Wall funding cuts the the Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA).

Sign the petition and enjoy free hot dogs and drinks on Unifor Local 3.

WHAT: Rally and barbecue

WHEN: Sunday, September 11 from noon to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Wakamow Valley Park at the Kiwanis River Lodge

WHO: Unifor Local 3, Friends of Wakamow Action Committee, and other concerned residents