… Unifor May Day Statement 2024 April 23, 2024 Share Main Image … then that we have seen a corresponding wave of labour actions take place in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. It is …
… 2020 Statement April 21, 2020 Share On April 28, Unifor joins workers across Canada to commemorate those injured … to the virus by frontline workers across Canada. We also take the time to remember workers across the globe who went … Workers are leading the movement, and calls-to-action, for safer workplaces. Today we thank them for their …
… head to the UN to demand equality and justice around the world March 11, 2015 Share Main Image Image Lisa Kelly is … anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform forAction – signed onto by governments who committed to action … inclusion of women’s rights and will urge governments to take bold and immediate steps to deliver on the …
… Ontario workers fight back November 8, 2018 Share Main Image Image … rights that workers have fought for in Ontario will not be taken away so easily. “We’ve seen this before. Whenever they … day in between, Unifor members plan and execute targeted actions in their workplaces and communities across Ontario. …
… Wage Gap April 10, 2017 Share Can you imagine having to work more than 15 months to earn what men do in only 12? That … to say enough is enough, it's time for gender inequality. Takeaction to close the gap. Here are four things you can do. …
… Unifor marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2019 December 2, 2019 Share … day is marked every year in Canada to remember the 14 women who were killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal on …
… Unifor welcomes new port trucking commissioner October 6, 2015 … Bell as the Acting Commissioner for the sector. Bell takes on the role after the sudden departure of Andy Smith … Metro Vancouver's trucking sector following a one-month job action by truck drivers in March 2014 . Though the drivers …
… FCL installs new scab trailers at refinery, days before special mediation February 14, 2020 Share Main Image … they have to move aside for new trailers to house the scabs who are stealing their wages?” said Kevin Bittman, President … and can appreciate what we are dealing with because FCL’s action give no indication they have any interest in reached …
… and Metis peoples this National Indigenous Peoples Day, Unifor is committed to using its bargaining power, mobilizing … power to bring about transformative change. Unifortakes its lead from the final report of the Truth and … Reconciliation Commission, tabled in 2015. The Commission’s action plan is a clear guide for all levels of government to …
… Support the Global Climate Strikes September 16, 2019 Share Main … adopted a resolution supporting the Global Climate Week of Action taking place from September 20 to 27, 2019. Unifor locals are encouraged to take part in these important events. As the planet faces …
… 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 takeaction to restore Deepan’s citizenship. The government …
… Bombardier-Airbus deal should strengthen program: Unifor October 16, 2017 Share October 16, 2017 TORONTO – While the plan for Airbus to take a majority stake in the Bombardier C Series airliner … ending up in European control, but we can take some satisfaction that the C Series is getting some needed stability,” …
… Unifor condemns attacks on Gaza May 18, 2021 Share Main Image … The utterly disproportionate and indiscriminate military actions on Gaza must be viewed as crimes against humanity. … in Gaza. In addition, we ask that the Canadian government take the following immediate actions: Denounce the violence …
… Rise of the right a major focus at convention August 23, 2019 Share Main Image … held in Quebec City. Delegates adopted a new Political Action Program and released Unifor’s plans for the coming … as Western Regjonal Director, replacing Joie Warnock, who is now an Assistant to the National President and will …
… June is Indigenous History Month May 26, 2021 Share Main Image Image Background The … with these online opportunities while acknowledging that action on Truth and Reconciliation is needed every day of … history and achievements. Members are encouraged to takeaction June 21 by calling on the federal government to …
… On Press Freedom Day, media workers endure challenges in and out of newsrooms April 28, … support a vibrant media industry in Canada, and creating an action plan to combat the harassment and abuse of … issues faced by journalists and media workers will take resolve from all stakeholders, including employers, …
… Unifor joins multi-party call to address Ontario hospital crisis … and opposition party leaders in Ontario to demand urgent action on the crisis in hospitals in a virtual news … in the health care system and the Ford government needs to take this opportunity to invest in the people who save …
… Support Best Theratronics Workers on Strike! July 10, 2024 Share … were at the end of their rope. Let me tell you why. It takes a lot for a group of workers to get to this point: … Indeed, taken in their totality, this employer’s actions are tantamount to union busting. (Not a term I ever …
… Remembering and calling foraction on violence against women December 4, 2014 Share Main … that violence against women will never end if we don't take responsibility to end it. As a young person, it will be …
… Media Advisory - Striking Nestle workers hold solidarity rally at … refused to budge on pension improvements and the time it takes to get to the top rate of pay,” said Unifor National … Local 252 members at the Toronto Nestle plant began strike action on May 5, major issues included lack of …
… Unifor walks alongside families who lost loved ones in workplace … at WM in Calgary who died on April 24, 2024. Each step taken at the Steps for Life walk is to honour those lost and to re-commit to taking action to prevent worker injuries and deaths. See photos of …
… the Dominican Republic May 16, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – The Air Line Pilots Association International … of ALPA Canada. “We are urging the Canadian government to take serious action and help bring our crew home.” Together, the three …
… Media Advisory: Striking De Havilland workers hold rally August 16, … federal election in full swing it’s time for politicians to takeaction to protect highly skilled workers now more than …
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