VICTORIA – Unifor Local 333-BC has served 72-hour strike notice to BC Transit, placing members in a legal strike position once the notice period expires at 3:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 16.
“Our members have been at this table for more than a year, and they have been very patient,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Serving notice is how the union shows we are serious about getting an agreement that our members can support. BC Transit now has a clear window to settle this at the table, and that is exactly where we want it settled.”
VANCOUVER – Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have served 72-hour strike notice to Coast Mountain Bus Company. Members will begin a uniform ban on Monday, August 17. Bus and SeaBus service will continue to operate normally.
“Our members have chosen a collective show of solidarity as their next step in the bargaining process,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Collective transit services in British Columbia depend on transit workers who connect people and communities every single day”.
Three members of Unifor's national leadership team were on the Red River on August 11, joining Drag the Red volunteers aboard the boat the union helped put on the water.
National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier, Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi and Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray took part in the search alongside coordinator Jill Wilson and Unifor Indigenous Relations Director Gina Smoke.
Unifor leadership, members and their families gathered at Africville Park in Halifax on August 9 for the Atlantic Regional Council’s BIWOC Committee’s annual barbecue.
TORONTO—Unifor officially opened contract negotiations with General Motors (GM) today on behalf of more than 4,600 members at facilities across Ontario.
“We’re entering this next round of negotiations with the solid foundation established by the pattern agreement with Ford, and we intend to have meaningful discussions on company operations and the future of auto jobs at GM in Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
The Unifor Atlantic Regional Council held a “Family Fun Day” on August 2, bringing members and their families together in St. John's for an afternoon of food, activities and community.
VANCOUVER—Amazon suffered another legal setback in its fight against unionization in B.C. after the Labour Board bound the company to a first union collective agreement by binding arbitration.
“Amazon doesn’t get it: workers have basic rights and deserve respect. We’re going to fight for justice at YVR2 and anywhere else workers form a union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Unifor members brought their energy, colour and pride to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grand Parade on Aug. 1, 2026, joining thousands of masqueraders in one of North America's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture.
TORONTO—Unifor Local 1090 members at Ajax Casino and Pickering Casino Resort began strike action at 12:01 a.m. July 31, 2026, after negotiations with the employer failed to produce a fair contract for nearly 900 gaming workers.
Unifor members at Battenfeld Grease are back on the job after ratifying a new collective agreement that puts an end to a lockout at the company's Titan Road facility in Toronto.
"I'm incredibly proud of our 14 members at Battenfield Grease who held the line and won a deal that respects the work they do and helps them keep pace with the rising cost of living," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
TORONTO—Unifor Local 1090 members at Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort will go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, if a new collective agreement is not reached with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) before the deadline.
Unifor's bargaining committee remains at the table this week, working to secure a deal that addresses wages and working conditions for more than 900 gaming workers. If no agreement is reached, picket lines will go up at both casinos starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
TORONTO—Dallas-based HF Sinclair will end base oil refining at its Mississauga, Ontario plant by 2027, shutting down Canada's largest producer of the refined oils that keep every engine, turbine and industrial machine in the country running.
"This is a reckless decision made in a Dallas boardroom by people who will never have to look these workers in the eye," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are about to hand control of that supply to producers in other countries at the exact moment governments here are telling us supply chain security matters.”
TORONTO—Unifor is denouncing the federal government's reported decision to eliminate contribution requirements for American streaming services under the Online Streaming Act, calling it a crushing blow to Canadian media workers, local news and Canada's cultural sovereignty.
Unifor leadership, members and their families gathered at Atlantic Splash Adventure in Halifax on July 25 for the Atlantic Membership Appreciation Day. The event celebrated the strength and solidarity that unite workers across the region.
WINDSOR—Unifor and Titan Tool & Die have reached an agreement, bringing a nearly year-long lockout to an end.
“While the end of operations is not the outcome we hoped for, our members will now receive the severance payment that they are due,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Unifor truly appreciates the support of our broader union in this struggle and the amazing solidarity these members received throughout.”
PLATTSVILLE, ON—Unifor members at the Saint-Gobain plant in Plattsville, Ontario began strike action on July 24, 2026, after the company failed to make a fair offer.
“Our hard-working members at Saint-Gobain have the full support of Unifor members across the country in their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Members voted 97% in favour of strike action if a new collective agreement could not be reached. Key bargaining issues include pensions and wages.
On Emancipation Day, observed annually on Aug. 1, we honour Canada's complete history, including the history of slavery, to reflect on this painful chapter in our past and renew our commitment to building a more just future.
TORONTO—Unifor members working as security officers at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, formerly Casino Woodbine, were locked out at 12:01 a.m. on July 23.
"Our members show up every day to keep these properties safe and running, and they deserve a contract that keeps pace with the cost of living," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "Our bargaining team remains at the table and is ready to reach a fair deal for workers."
Unifor members joined the Canadian Health Coalition, the PEI Health Coalition and labour allies in Charlottetown for the Stop Two-Tier Health Care Rally, to stand up for Canada's public health care system and oppose the expansion of privatized health care during the Council of the Federation.
TORONTO–Fourteen Unifor members are now on a picket line at Battenfeld Grease after being locked out by the company on July 21, after months of bargaining failed to produce a fair contract.
VANCOUVER — Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have reached a tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company covering more than 5,000 transit workers across Metro Vancouver.
The tentative agreement was reached with the assistance of Provincial Meditator Trevor Sones, following further negotiations between the joint bargaining committee and the employer.
TORONTO—The U.S. move to implement a 50% tariff targeting a new list of Canadian goods is designed to inflict economic pain, pressure the federal government into giving concessions, and divide Canada, says Unifor.
“We cannot underestimate the potential threat of Donald Trump’s bully tactics as he attempts to drive wedges between provinces and force us into submission,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The provincial and federal governments must stand firm and unite to protect jobs and Canada’s interests.”
TORONTO—Unifor will commence contract negotiations with General Motors (GM) on August 10, 2026. The union represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, including Oshawa Assembly, Ingersoll Assembly (CAMI), St. Catharines Propulsion and Woodstock Distribution Centre.
Unifor members and leadership along with advocates and government officials gathered at the Unifor Halifax Regional office on Friday evening to celebrate the Nova Scotia launch of We’re Here For You Canada, a national organization providing trauma-informed comfort kits to survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV).
Bright costumes, bumping music, and youthful energy mixed in with the summer heat filled Malvern Community in Scarborough, Ont., on July 19, 2026, as thousands gathered for the Junior Carnival, one of the signature events leading up to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
Unifor was once again a sponsor of the annual celebration, which showcases Caribbean culture, creativity, and community through a vibrant parade of children and youth.
