Support the Global Climate Strikes

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Delegates at our Constitutional Convention in August unanimously 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 some of its most pressing challenges, young people are leading the charge for their right to a future. Sixteen-year old Greta Thunberg from Sweden is inspiring a global movement for collective action on climate change, by using one of the oldest union tools: she’s going on strike. Across Canada and all over the world, young people and students are expected to follow her lead later this month.

It is working people and the most vulnerable communities who will suffer most from the impact of climate change. But here’s the thing: Canada has the tools to address climate change and build for support good jobs. As a union, Unifor has always fought to put working people at the heart of our climate policies to build positive change, more security for workers and a stronger economy.

Here’s what you can do:

  1. Check the Global Climate Strike website for events near you. Participate and encourage Unifor members and activists to join in.
  2. Attend Unifor’s Just Transition Conference that will gather activists from across the country interested in taking climate action while prioritizing workers and building a program for good jobs in Canada.
  3. Organize a workplace action and let your union know what you’re planning during the global week of action from September 20 to 27 by emailing politicalaction@unifor.org
  4. Sign up to receive Unifor updates on health & safety and the environment, and stay tuned for updates on other climate actions.

Climate Actions Friday, September 27

Victoria

12:00pm

BC Legislature. 501 Belleville St Victoria, British Columbia 

 

Vancouver

1:00pm

Vancouver City Hall. 453 W12th Vancouver, British Columbia

 

Kamloops

12:30pm

Thompson Rivers University. 805 Tru way Kamloops, British Columbia 

 

Edmonton

12:00pm

Alberta Legislature Grounds. 10800 97 Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta 

 

Calgary

12:00pm

Calgary City Hall. 800 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta 

 

Saskatoon

12:00pm

Saskatoon City Hall. 222 3rd Ave N Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

Regina

12:00pm

Saskatchewan Legislative Building. 2405 Legislative Dr Regina, Saskatchewan 

 

Winnipeg

12:00pm

Manitoba Legislative Building. 450 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba 

 

Ottawa

11:30am

Confederation Park. Laurier Ave W & Elgin St Ottawa, Ontario 

 

Toronto

11:00am

Queen's Park. 111 Wellesley St Toronto, Ontario 

 

Montreal 

12:00pm

Statue de George-Étienne Cartier, Parc du Mont-Royal. Park Ave Montreal, Quebec 

 

Québec

12:00pm

l'Assemblée nationale. 1045 Rue des Parlementaires Québec, Québec 

 

Moncton

12:00pm

Centre Avenir Centre. Canada Street Moncton, New Brunswick 

 

Halifax

11:00am

Victoria Park, K'jipuktuk Halifax. South Park St Halifax, Nova Scotia 

 

St. John’s

11:00am

MUN clocktower to Confederation Building. 1 Arctic Avenue St Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador