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… 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 …

… at United Nations March 21, 2017 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Regional Directors and Women’s Director joined women … is determined by a government's willingness to fund public services like universal childcare. Who participated? (Above, … truths are recognized by the UN, it is still up to Unifor members to hold our governments to account here at home and …

… Unifor Intimate Partner Violence Symposium brings community … A one-day symposium in Fredericton, N.B. gathered Unifor members and leaders with organizations who provide frontline services and supports for people across the province …

… 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 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 Unifor Women’s Director Lisa Kelly. “Our members’ activism has meant many great breakthroughs in …

… Unifor obtains more than $75K for women in University of Windsor … women working at the University of Windsor – all Unifor members – will receive back pay in the range of $25,000 to … filed a complaint with the province’s Pay Equity Review Services . “This is a huge win for these women,” said Unifor …

… Peggy Nash awarded member of the Order of Canada November 30, 2020 Share Main Image Image … Payette on November 27, 2020 “For her contributions to women’s employment equity, human rights and gender …

… 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 …

… 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 leaders tour Alberta locals July 30, 2024 Share Main … and a beer brewery to  connect and strategize with Unifor members on building an economy that leaves no worker … That, coupled with the erosion of other important public services and increased unaffordability in Canada, means that …

… Unifor meets with ministers to call for intimate partner … with Atlantic Regional Council (ARC) Women’s Committee Member Doretta Strickland and ARC Treasurer Adele Jackman, … by IPV through the often complex and opaque system of services and supports. “Abusers often prey on people’s …

… First Unifor women’s conference gears up for federal election August … more information, please visit: http://www.unifor.org/en/member-services/equality/women … Unifor’s first women’s conference …

… 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 Unifor member Erin MacDonald. “As workplace representatives, Unifor …

… 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 …

… Unifor Submission on Employer's Reporting Requirements under the … is Canada’s largest private sector union with over 310,000 members across Canada. Approximately 160,000 of our members … such as health care, social assistance, education, food services are often the lowest paid. There is also vertical …

… 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 demands Ministry action on women's shelter employer’s … The shelter, which provides temporary housing and outreach services to women across the region, has suspended some … now refused to agree. “This isn’t about money, and these members want nothing more than to return to the workplace …

… 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 …

… Unifor Local 306-O ratifies new collective agreement with Covia … collective agreement ratified today by Unifor Local 306-O members at Covia Canada Limited. “As the Nephton mine’s … for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and …

… Share Main Image Image Below are some of the events Unifor members will be participating in for International … Brunch - All proceeds go to ROOF and Women's Crisis Services Polish Legion, 601 Wellington St N., Kitchener, ON …

… Unifor MWF 1 ratifies agreement with Irving Shipbuilding January 18, 2023 Share Main Image Image HALIFAX - Members of Unifor MWF 1 ratified a new four-and-a-half year … for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and …