ST. JOHN’S—Unifor participated in Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey’s trade roundtable’s most recent meeting today, calling for swift action to protect workers, particularly in the province’s trade-exposed sectors like oil and gas, forestry and the fishery.
This February, Unifor proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of our members who strengthen our union, communities, and country every single day. We recognize the important work of Unifor members, BIWOC committee activists, and Racial Justice Advocates who champion equity and inclusion year round.
Unifor leadership engaged with hundreds of representatives from Unifor locals from across the country on Jan. 28 to discuss the tariff threat and our union’s approach to protect jobs and safeguard our economy.
“This union has faced many big challenges in its past, including both a global financial crisis and a global pandemic that threw our world upside down,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne during the webinar.
Unifor staff and leaders were applauding in the audience as the first cohort of Battery Manufacturing Certificate graduates walked across the stage on January 26 at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont.
Premier Doug Ford has called an early election. Ontarians are heading to the polls on Thursday, February 27.
“This election is an opportunity to tell candidates what workers expect from their next government, said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “In this election, Unifor calls on all parties to protect workers, secure the economy, and save public services.”
From January 24 to 26, 2025, local union leaders from Unifor’s dairy processing workplaces along with staff gathered at the national headquarters in Toronto for the inaugural Dairy Processing Strategy Meeting. The meeting united members from across the country to build a shared vision for collective bargaining for Canada’s critical link in the agricultural supply chain of essential food products like milk, cheese, and eggs.
VANCOUVER –Heading towards a Feb. 8 strike deadline, Unifor members at Transdev (formerly First Transit) in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island will not wear their uniforms until the company comes to the table with a fair deal.
“Transit workers move our communities,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Our members demand respect from the company, and we will support them as they bargain a fair collective agreement.”
Your bargaining committees met with the employer to start national bargaining during this last week of January 20 to 24. While we where able to address a few small items there is still a substantive amount of issues that need to be address.
Unifor Local 4003 members at Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR) have unanimously ratified a new four-year collective agreement, ensuring stability and meaningful improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions.
On this solemn occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Unifor stands in solidarity to honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, alongside the millions of others who suffered and perished under Nazi persecution. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II. The anniversary is a powerful reminder of the atrocities born from hatred and bigotry and our collective role to combat antisemitism and hate.
Today marks eight years since the tragic events of January 29, 2017, when an Islamophobic and racist act of violence took the lives of six worshippers at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec.
In the face of a rabidly anti-worker government in Alberta led by Premier Danielle Smith, unions in every sector of the economy have started discussions about how to effectively present a united front.
MONTREAL - Unifor denounces Amazon's decision to close seven warehouses in Quebec. The union also reaffirms support for the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), which has fought to improve conditions for Quebec’s unionized Amazon workers.
In his government’s mandate letter to B.C. Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey, Premier Eby recognized the epidemic of gender-based violence and empowered Bailey to take steps to address the crisis.
Unifor members at Local 4503 in Truro, N.S. have negotiated a new collective agreement that delivers wage increases, benefit gains, and new full-time jobs with dairy producer and cheesemaker Agropur.
“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for their dedicated efforts to get this group an agreement that will help create good jobs and improve benefits and wages,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Metro Vancouver and Victoria transit operators travelled to Seattle this month to pay their respects at the funeral of Shawn Yim, a King County Metro bus driver was fatally attacked while on the job. The Canadian delegation joined transit workers from across the region in a solemn display of solidarity and support for Yim’s grieving family and co-workers.
Unifor Local 1285 members at F&P Manufacturing, an independent auto parts supplier in Tottenham, Ontario, have successfully ratified their first collective agreement with 94% voting in favour.
WASHINGTON— Unifor warns that Canada must act to protect workers and Canadian jobs amid the continued threat of U.S. tariffs in the Trump era.
“The looming tariff threat serves as a real wake up call on the need to mitigate the risk to Canadian workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
President Trump indicated that he may move ahead with a 25 per cent across-the-board tariff on Canadian goods as soon as February 1, 2025.
VANCOUVER – Unifor Members employed at Transdev (formerly First Transit) in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island have filed strike notice after talks broke down with the company.
“As I’ve said before, strike action is not something we take lightly, we want to resolve this dispute with the employer, but our members are prepared, if necessary,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“We will support our transit members with all our strength.”
Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway
Unifor Local 4003 has reached a tentative four-year agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR).
“This agreement delivers stability and important gains for members at TTR,” said Jeff Ongena, Local 4003 TTR Chairperson. “These workers play a crucial role in the safe operation of one of Canada’s busiest rail corridors.”
THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Unifor welcomes today’s Ontario commitment to spend nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches, which is expected to support hundreds of jobs for Unifor Local 1075 members at the Alstom facility in Thunder Bay.
“This investment extends the life of the manufacturing facility in Thunder Bay and introduces some near-term stability for hundreds of Unifor members and their families,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
EDMONTON—Unifor stands in solidarity with Alberta’s striking education workers and calls on the provincial government to restore funding for fair wages and adequate staffing, including for the 3,500 education workers represented by Unifor in the sector.
KANATA, ON. — Unifor members on strike at medical manufacturer Best Theratronics are marking a full year since the company gave them their first and only offer of 0% wage increases.
“This anniversary is a disgraceful indictment of a system that has failed these workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Workers at VPC in Toronto have ratified a new three-year collective agreement.
“Congratulations to the bargaining committee,” sad Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This contract addresses gains in wages and pensions that will help create more stability for the lives of our members.”
KANATA, ON. — It’s been a year since Unifor members at Best Theratronicswere given the company’s first and only offer of zero wage increases. Since Jan. 16, 2024, the employer has not bargained with Unifor.
The 40 workers at Agropur Cooperative in Sussex, N.B. have chosen to join Unifor.
“Congratulations to Agropur workers for making the decision to have Unifor fight in their corner,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are looking forward to helping make improvements to working conditions and of course, bargaining your first contract.”
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