It was a weekend to share, to heal, to celebrate, and to resist.
More than 200 delegates met for Unifor’s annual Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Conference in Port Elgin, Ont. from Sept. 26 to 28. The conference focused on the theme of “Rooted in resistance: healing, justice and solidarity.”
“Solidarity is incomplete if it does not reflect the realities and experiences in racialized workers – workers who have too often carried a dual burden of economic inequalities and discrimination,” said Unifor Director of Equity and Racial Justice Tricia Wilson.
TORONTO – Unifor says Canada must fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff proclamation targeting Canadian softwood lumber, furniture and cabinetry exports, warning that the move will devastate thousands of workers and communities already battered by years of unfair trade action.
On October 1, Unifor celebrates the International Day of Older Persons, building on this year’s theme of “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-being, Our Rights.”
Unifor leaders, members, survivors, and community allies gathered in Brantford on September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the unveiling of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an interpreted historic site.
Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi and the union’s Director of Indigenous Relations, Gina Smoke, joined members, survivors and local community members at the ceremony.
KAPUSKASING, Ont.—Unifor is urging the federal government to provide funding and support to Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ont. to prevent a permanent curtailment that will lead to widespread job loss across Northeastern Ontario.
In the competitive and complex fishing sector, smaller inshore fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador face constant pressure from huge multinational seafood corporations looking for profits above all else. FFAW-Unifor celebrated a victory after their bold act of solidarity protected their livelihoods.
Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray, Atlantic Area Director Mike MacMullin, and members Rob Pearson and Kevin Shipley attended the NB Social Pediatrics annual general meeting this week to hear about the non-profit organization’s successful year of making positive impact in the Saint John area, which included a record-breaking fundraiser.
TILBURY, Ont.— Unifor members at Hudson Manor Retirement Residence will hold an information picket tomorrow to demand the employer return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair collective agreement.
The Unifor Local 1941 members have been working without a new contract for almost two years, 20 months, with many members earning as little as $18.50 per hour.
TORONTO- Unifor is urging the federal government to maintain its 100% surtax on electric vehicles imported from China, warning that lifting the measure would deal a devastating blow to Canada’s auto industry at a time of unprecedented crisis.
The town of Corner Brook, N.L. exists because of the pulp and paper mill that has been in operation for 100 years.
Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray joined members of Locals 64, 242, 96 , 57N, 60N from the Kruger Inc.-owned Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. mill and Deer Lake Power Local 495 to mark the centenary, tour the mill and discuss the state of forestry and the mill’s future.
World News Day – marked on Sept. 28 each year – was founded in 2018 to raise awareness about the critical role journalists play in providing fact-based, credible information, so Canadians can better understand their communities and the world around them.
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an observance that honours the survivors of residential schools and remembers those who did not return home. Known as Orange Shirt Day, this day draws its name from the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, whose orange shirt—a gift from her grandmother—was confiscated on her first day at a residential school in 1973.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) at Munro Academy Early Learning Centre in Sydney Mines, N.S. mark two school weeks on the picket line, showing no signs of backing down from the demand for fairness and with huge support from parents.
Hundreds of family relations, friends, and Unifor members gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Basil “Buzz” Hargrove at the historic Automotive Building at Toronto’s Exhibition Grounds on September 21, 2025.
Buzz’s journey was one defined by courage, fairness, and an unwavering belief in the power of working people.
DUNCAN, B.C.— After more than seven long months of rallies and standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the picket line, Unifor is beginning the return-to-work process with Transdev after the two sides agreed to abide by the provincial mediator’s upcoming recommendations, ending the strike today.
“We thank our members for standing up for what they believed in and fighting for fairness for transit drivers across the system,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Unifor marks the UN International Day of Peace, first established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly and later designated unanimously in 2001 as a global call for non-violence and cease-fire.
Hot Docs, Unifor, the Ageless International Film Festival, and the National Film Board of Canada Present the 40th Anniversary Screening of Final Offer at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
“One of the most compelling documentaries ever made in this country.” -- Cinema Canada
ST. JOHN’S—Unifor members in Newfoundland and Labrador are knocking on doors and calling fellow members to discuss important issues and to encourage workers to vote in the provincial election on October 14.
Unifor members rallied in solidarity with Walmart warehouse workers in Mississauga, ON on September 16, as they work towards achieving a historic first collective agreement.
The rally was an opportunity to show the strength of standing together to fight for a fair deal. “We’re here to show solidarity from Unifor, to let these workers know that the union is here behind them,” said Samia Hashi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. “We’ll have their backs all the way, until the end.”
TORONTO—Unifor’s Media Action Plan launched its hard-hitting Fact Checked campaign today with social media, TV and newspaper spots to bring attention to the fight against misinformation.
“The Canadian news media remains under attack, and all of us are bearing the brunt of this upheaval. When journalists are silenced, truth is silenced, and when trust in media is eroded, misinformation fills the void,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Unifor members in health care and social services gathered in Northern Ontario last week as the union continued its province-wide tour to connect directly with members.
The tour stopped in Sudbury on September 8 before heading to Sault Ste. Marie on September 9, where members joined meetings in both the morning and evening. The next stops were Thunder Bay on September 10 and Dryden on September 11.
TORONTO—Unifor Media Action Plan will launch the new Fact Checked campaign, to combat misinformation and support Canadian journalism.
“News media in Canada is under threat,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Attacks on journalistic integrity are fuel distrust in a time of radical disinformation This campaign shines a spotlight on the urgent need to protect responsible reporting though high-quality, fact-checked news.”
WINDSOR, ONTARIO— Aujourd’hui, le 13 septembre 2025, les membres d’Unifor à First Student Canada à Windsor ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective de trois ans avec leur employeur dans le secteur des autobus scolaires, entente qui prévoit une augmentation salariale de 13 % pendant la durée du contrat.
Hundreds of Unifor members and supporters rallied in Windsor to stand with locked out Titan Tool and Die workers. These are highly skilled workers who built this company and their community for decades, but Titan responded by emptying out the plant, and a kicking workers to the curb.
On Sept. 3, 2025, Unifor’s Atlantic Communications Locals began bargaining with Bell in Charlottetown, PEI.
Key issues in this round of bargaining include protecting jobs, fair wages, and pension improvements.
“After years of cuts from Bell, our members are fighting for wages that keep up with the cost of living, job security, and building protections for the future,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
