HALIFAX - Unifor extends heartfelt support and solidarity to family, friends and co-workers of an Irving Shipbuilding worker who was seriously injured at the shipyard on July 2.
The union will be closely following the ongoing investigation into the industrial accident. We will not comment on the very serious incident until a report from the Department of Labour has been issued.
Unifor National, and Local 4612 representing the workers at Tandus Flooring, have taken out an ad in The Chronicle Herald calling for Tandus parent company Tarkett to negotiate a fair deal for workers.
OTTAWA—The federal government is showing climate leadership by entering a new agreement with California to cooperate on greenhouse gas pollution from vehicles, says Unifor.
“Climate change is real,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “We are pleased to see the Government of Canada being proactive in meeting our Paris Accord commitments.”
As a union committed to social and economic justice for all, Unifor enthusiastically embraces National Indigenous Peoples Day and Indigenous History Month. There is much to celebrate in the enduring culture and achievements of Indigenous peoples.
This month is an important time to take stock of the state of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the obstacles that remain to achieving its goals.
ST. JOHN’S – Today Loblaw Companies Limited announced a restructuring, offering workers buy-out packages with the goal of eliminating 44 full-time positions at Dominion stores across Newfoundland, as the company continues to exploit part-time workers to fill shifts.
WINNIPEG—Unifor National President Jerry Dias will visit the renovations completed by Unifor volunteers at the Willow Place women’s shelter.
“Willow Place is a vital community service. Unifor members are proud to make a contribution to keeping the space comfortable and functional for survivors of domestic violence and the wonderful staff that support them,” said Dias.
TORONTO—Representatives from Unifor’s energy unions have ratified the tentative agreement that establishes the pattern for 8,500 members of the National Energy Program.
“Our energy members came together and used their collective power to make significant gains,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Energy workers are a critical part of Canada’s economy.”
TRURO, Nova Scotia – Unifor is hosting a rally and BBQ to support Tandus Carpets workers, and to demand the company meet to negotiate a closure agreement.
Since the closure announcement, Unifor has made repeated requests to meet with the company in an effort to negotiate a fair closure agreement.
Unifor stands united with the families of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls and calls on all levels of government to take immediate action on the recommendations issued today in the final report of the National Inquiry.
