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Forestry Council Meeting

… Forestry Council Meeting December 20, 2016 Share Main Image … we come together with a united approach and be prepared to take whatever actions are necessary. In preparation for next steps we …
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Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women November 22, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s activism against violence against women and … in positions of power in the union pledge to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence . Gender based …
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Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members

… Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members April 9, 2014 Share Main Image Image On … Canadians. “We have to be very clear to any government: you take these actions at your own peril,” Payne said. “They may …
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Unifor Votes cohort trains to launch cross-country member-to-member campaign

… Unifor Votes cohort trains to launch cross-country … issues facing workers in the union.  These organizers will take on the task of knocking on more than 90,000 Unifor … at a time,” continued Unifor National Political Action Representative Erin Harrisson, while walking the …
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Unifor backs the right to organize at DHL Colombia

… Unifor backs the right to organize at DHL Colombia November 5, … Colombian campaign organizers are calling on supporters to take these actions: Show your support for SNTT by taking picture of …
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Young Workers Support $15 and Fairness

… Young Workers Support $15 and Fairness July 13, 2016 Share Main … the case for why young workers and unionized workers should take action to demand fairness for all workers and fight for a …
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Call for Mobilization at the Unifor Quebec Council

… Call for Mobilization at the Unifor Quebec Council May 9, 2014 … members to get involved, saying that “by taking strategic action, we can obtain tangible results in the political arena. This country has taken a turn to the right and it is up to progressive people …
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VIA’s new baggage policy: Prioritizing efficiency over accessibility

… VIA’s new baggage policy: Prioritizing efficiency over accessibility June 11, 2024 Share … VIA’s executives and the needs of their passengers.  Take bicycles, for instance. Rail and bicycle travel are a … companies with questionable safety standards.  The time for action is now. The  Get Back On Track campaign advocates for …
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Unifor mobilizes to make Ontario election count

… Unifor mobilizes to make Ontario election count March 28, 2018 … in the province have built a solid foundation of political action, uniting in coalitions that have pressured the … at risk of being rolled back if Doug Ford’s conservatives take power. “There is too much at stake in this election not …
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Shine the Light/Light the Night Against Violence

… October 20, 2014 Share Main Image Image By Julie White, Unifor Women’s Department Director “I swear never to commit, … gender. Now known as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, this year will mark the … action. Unifor locals are encouraged to support two similar campaigns:  Shine the Light on Woman Abuse and Light the …
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Unifor supports Canadian women’s shelters

… Unifor supports Canadian women’s shelters December 6, 2018 Share … in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. “Unifor is committed to … the lives lost at Montreal’s l'École Polytechnique and will take action to eliminate gender-based violence including …
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Unifor Votes team in Ontario mobilizes members to elect pro-worker candidates

… Unifor Votes team in Ontario mobilizes members to elect … volunteer-led campaign to inform voters about what’s at stake for workers this election. “We’re out hitting the … will stand up for workers, defend public services, and take action to protect Canadian jobs and industries from threats …
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Workers interrupt Chartwell Retirement’s open house to demand fair wages

… Workers interrupt Chartwell Retirement’s open house to demand … Ottawa, Thunder Bay and Windsor organized coordinated actions to interrupt Chartwell’s open house this past … living wage and the “ Ask Hilda ” video series, Unifor’s take on Chartwell’s “Ask Edna” videos. Unifor represents …
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Campaigns

… Campaigns Image Fight for your rights, and the rights of all workers in Canada. … to win protection and rights that matter. Join us and take action.  … Fight for your rights, and the rights of all …
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Ontario Election Town Halls Kick-off in Kitchener

… in Kitchener April 25, 2018 Share Main Image Image Workers’ issues are election issues, and in this election, … That work must continue.” Unifor led town halls will take place in Windsor, Ingersoll, Niagara and London in the … will also hear from Roland Kiehne, Director of Political Action and Membership Mobilization and Jordan Brennan, an …
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Native Women’s Association of Canada Campaign - #AnswerTheCalls

… the launch of the #AnswerTheCalls campaign: 16 days of action to demand real progress on ending violence against … 25th, the 40th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on … NWAC’s CEO. “Fortunately, we know what steps must be taken to end the violence because they have been laid out in …
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Unifor mobilizes Ontarians to Stop Doug Ford’s cuts

… Unifor mobilizes Ontarians to Stop Doug Ford’s cuts October 8, … −Unifor launched a new Ontario-wide campaign today that takes the Doug Ford government to task on its drastic budget … Ontario Director. “Then we’re asking Ontarians to take action to stop Ford’s attacks on the most vulnerable in the …
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Minister Blaney responds to armoured car workers

… Minister Blaney responds to armoured car workers May 30, 2014 Share Main Image Image A rally of nearly … door on Saturday to make sure that he and his staff take these messages and return our calls.” Lambert organized … the campaign, please visit: http://www.unifor.org/en/take-action/campaigns/keep-workers-safe-their-cargo   … A rally …
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Kamloops can lead in forestry campaign

… Kamloops can lead in forestry campaign June 5, 2024 Share Main Image Image On May … hub in the interior, but its continued success relies on action from the provincial government,” said McGarrigle.  In … forestry on the agenda of UBCM, a broader discussion can take place to help place even greater pressure on the …
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Citizen one day, stateless the next

… Image Image The Canadian government is attempting to deport a young man who was born in Canada. Deepan Budlakoti was … are urging Minister Alexander to intervene in this case and take action to restore Deepan’s citizenship. The government …
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