… ago, women took to the streets to demand better wages and working conditions. Our members engage many different events to mark this day, but … across the country to ensure women receive these crucial services. In 2016 we marked 100 years of the first women in …
… Status of Women Image There are more than 100,000 women in Unifor working in every province … Unifor priorities Although women have achieved legal equality, this is not the same as social equality, economic … action. We practice social unionism and, as such, bring our members’ collective strength to the bargaining table and the …
… Unifor supports Canadian women’s shelters December 6, 2018 Share … to each of 73 women’s shelters nationwide to fund crisis services to assist women and children fleeing domestic … great,” said UniforWomen’s Director Lisa Kelly. “Our members’ activism has meant many great breakthroughs in …
… of systemic discrimination in employment. Women, workers of colour, Aboriginal people, workers … professional development through key assignments, team membership, or decision-making roles, because of their … and Worst Place to be a Woman in Canada: An Index of gender Equality in Canada’s Twenty largest Metropolitan Areas , by …
… Unifor Intimate Partner Violence Symposium brings community … A one-day symposium in Fredericton, N.B. gathered Uniformembers and leaders with organizations who provide frontline services and supports for people across the province … A one-day symposium in Fredericton, N.B. gathered Uniformembers and leaders with organizations who provide frontline …
… Media Advisory: Jerry Dias to surpass $1 million in donations raised … goal to help Halton Women’s Place continue to provide services to women and children escaping violence as … we met the new target thanks to the generosity of union members and corporate sponsors,” said Dias. Dias organized …
… Unifor Statement on Persons Day 2020 October 14, 2020 Share Main … face multiple barriers to accessing employment, health services, sexual and reproductive rights, and are also more … of experiencing gender-based violence. Unifor leaders and members continue to mobilize for social justice throughout …
… hall. There will be music, hot chocolate, speeches and more. International Women's Day is a socialist holiday, started in 1909, to remember a strike by working women in New York who were … system - Ending cuts to education, health care and social services - A $15 minimum wage Speakers and other details …
… Bill 124 Charter challenge is heard in Ontario Superior Court September 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image Bill 124 … with the Premier on Twitter this week, and ask your members to do the same. Copy and share this message on … employees working in health care, education and social services sectors across Ontario who are affected by Bill …
… milestone September 25, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –Today, Halton Women’s Place recognized Unifor … Women’s Place and similar organizations to provide the services needed to assist women and children escape and … a difference in the lives of so many.” Dias is a board member of Halton Women’s Place, the only shelter in Halton …
… Follow up to pre-budget presentation to Minister Fortier March 30, 2021 Share Main Image Image The Honourable … element in making this a reality. Unifor represents 315,000 members in every sector of the economy across Canada. Just … care, public transit and other public goods – both in the services provided and in the strong stable employment the …
… Unifor encouraged as N.B. government declares Intimate Partner … declaration follows discussions with Minister of Women’s Equality Lyne Chantal Boudreau at the Unifor Intimate … Legislature with Premier Susan Holt (centre) and Uniformember Erin MacDonald. “As workplace representatives, Unifor …