Unifor members from across the country gathered in person at the National Office in Toronto and online to celebrate the union’s third annual Black History Month event, highlighting the contributions, leadership and resilience of Black members and communities.
The celebration brought together union leaders, activists, and community advocates to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism and the importance of collective action in building a more just and inclusive labour movement.
WINNIPEG — Unifor welcomes the official opening of a new bus manufacturing facility in Winnipeg by NFI Group and its subsidiary New Flyer, marking an important step forward for Canadian manufacturing and the creation of good union jobs.
“This investment means more union jobs in Winnipeg and more Canadian-made buses on our roads,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “When we build here at home, we strengthen our communities, support families with good wages and benefits, and ensure Canada can build and maintain the transit vehicles commuters rely on.”
Sisters and siblings, March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate our power, our progress, and our solidarity. To mark International Women’s Day 2026, we are proud to adopt the United Nations theme: Rights. Justice. Action.
Unifor is proud to welcome 31 new aviation members from Porter Airlines at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport.
“It sends a powerful message when workers who are critical to keeping flights safe and on schedule come together to form a union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“These network operations coordinators are the backbone of Porter’s daily operations, and they deserve fairness, stability and a real voice at work. We’re proud to stand with them as they negotiate a strong first collective agreement.”
After more than a century, whisky production in Amherstburg, Ontario has come to an end. The landmark Crown Royal plant was shuttered on February 25, as parent company Diageo moved more than 200 jobs held by Unifor Local 200 members to the United States, a move aimed at appeasing Donald Trump. After 25 years on the job, Unifor Local 200 Diageo Chair Doug Benekritis has delivered his final report, marking the end of an era for workers, their families and the entire community.
WINDSOR—As the lockout at Titan Tool surpassed 200 days, Unifor has strengthened its picket lines after the company was observed using scab labour at the Windsor facility.
Unifor marked the UN World Day for Social Justice on February 20, 2026, with a webinar focused on migration, highlighting the growing criminalization of migrant workers and asylum seekers and the role of unions and NGOs in defending human rights across borders.
BRAMPTON, Ont.—Today, Unifor welcomed the news that the Mayor of Brampton and the City Council moved and unanimously adopted a motion to protect the future of the Stellantis Brampton assembly plant that will explicitly designate the site for auto assembly production.
AMHERSTBURG, Ont. - Diageo has closed its Crown Royal whisky plant in Amherstburg, Ontario two days ahead of schedule, without advance warning to workers.
Unifor local presidents from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered on Feb. 24 at the union’s National office, where they heard updates from national departments and exchanged ideas about the issues shaping their members’ workplaces.
“I just want to say thank you very much to all of our leadership, who are showing up every single day for our members, doing the hard work,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Even in dark times, it’s the union that fights to let the light in. We stand up. We push back. We never stop.”
TORONTO- The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) represents a legal rebuke of presidential overreach but does nothing to resolve the ongoing trade crisis threatening Canadian jobs and key industrial sectors.
Hundreds of members gathered at the Unifor Local 1285 hall on February 19 to hear an update on the union’s push to reopen the idled Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant.
Unifor Local 1285 President Vito Beato opened the meeting with a message of resolve, vowing to hold the company accountable.
Every year on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed annually on February 22, Unifor takes a moment to reflect on the on-going fight against human trafficking and the role of unions in protecting the dignity and human rights of all individuals.
Unifor applauds a $141-million investment in Coca-Cola Canada Bottling’s Brampton facility, announced on Feb. 17, calling it a major boost for unionized manufacturing and long-term job security in Ontario.
Skilled Trades members from across the country attended the three-day Unifor National Skilled Trades Collective Bargaining & New Technology Conference in Toronto to address the pressures and possibilities facing Skilled Trades in Canada.
VANCOUVER—The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ruled that Amazon violated the Labour Code by unlawfully imposing a wage freeze on unionized workers, upholding a complaint filed by Unifor.
VANCOUVER—Unifor will hold a media conference on February 17 to provide updates on the B.C. Labour Relations Board ruling that Amazon violated the Labour Relations Code, and the union’s application for a board-appointed mediator.
Unifor is applying for mediation on behalf of approximately 800 Amazon warehouse workers at the company’s Delta, B.C. warehouse facility, citing stalled bargaining, ongoing labour law violations, and the urgent need to secure a fair first contract more than seven months after certification.
HALIFAX-Unifor members at Parkland and Martha’s Place retirement homes in Nova Scotia have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action as contract talks continue across the three worksites. Members have delivered a mandate to negotiate wages aligned with long-term care workers in the province.
“Our caregiver members have spoken with one voice,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Amazon warehouse workers from Coventry, United Kingdom, joined Unifor organizers on Feb. 5 at the union’s national office in Toronto to exchange lessons, strategies, and hard-won insights from efforts to organize one of the world’s largest employers.
OTTAWA - A new alliance of telecommunications workers is denouncing the offshoring of thousands of Canadian jobs by major telecommuncations corporations, to the detriment of the Canadian economy, as well as Canadians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.
Unifor members brought the fight for public health care to Parliament Hill this week, meeting directly with MPs and senators and joining a public rally to call for action as shortages and long waits continue to strain services in communities across the country.
OTTAWA – Representatives from the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance – a coalition of unions representing tens of thousands of workers in the sector – will hold a press conference to launch their campaign to protect Canadian jobs from outsourcing, and to protect Canadians’ privacy and sovereignty.
TORONTO—Unifor denounces federal funding cuts to public transit, which threaten safe, reliable service and push costs onto working people and municipalities already under strain.
“Public transit is a public good and there is no better time to invest in both the services and the manufacturing of strong public transit in cities across Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Cuts to transit funding don’t save money. They shift the burden onto cities, workers, and riders through service reductions, fare hikes, and deteriorating working conditions.”
VICTORIA—Mental health and affordability are expected to dominate this month’s negotiations as Unifor Local 4276 opens bargaining today with the Fairmont Empress.
“Unifor members at Local 4276 are ready to lead the way for the hospitality industry in 2026,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The hospitality sector is a clear example of the ‘union advantage’: workers at unionized hotels enjoy higher wages, better benefits, and greater job security.”
The Bargaining Committee met with the company, (YYZ snowstorm included) from January 28 until February 6th, focusing on non-monetary items. We have been progressing through the nonmonetary items such as editorial changes, clarifying language and discussion about notice items that have arisen over the life of the collective agreement. We have many more issues to address on your behalf.
MONTREAL— Unifor delegates from across Eastern Canada kicked off bargaining preparations for the forestry industry by selecting Domtar as the target company for the upcoming round of pattern bargaining.
Unifor looks forward to continuing the union’s collective bargaining relationship with LG Energy Solution (LGES) following the announcement that it will end its joint-venture partnership with Stellantis and assume full ownership of the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario.
