MONTREAL – Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 representing more than 2500 workers at VIA Rail, have opened negotiations focusing on key issues affecting the workplace.
ST. JOHN’S—Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray, along with Atlantic Regional Council (ARC) Women’s Committee Member Doretta Strickland and ARC Treasurer Adele Jackman, met with Pam Parsons, Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, to stress the importance of declaring intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sometimes, for big ideas to grow, all it takes is a seed to be planted.
This year’s Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour (BIWOC) Conference central theme was “United for healing, peace and solidarity,” where delegates were encouraged to share innovative ideas on community-driven strategies to break down barriers.
Unifor continues to support its members who work as media workers and journalists by marking November 2 as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
On this day, we raise our voices to demand justice for journalists globally who face grave threats and violence simply for doing their jobs—bringing truth to light and holding power accountable.
HALIFAX–Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s premature election call is interrupting collective bargaining for thousands of health care workers in the lowest-paid classifications in acute care, long-term care, and group homes.
This week, with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Unifor Local 100 met with the employer to continue negotiating on key language proposals.
WINDSOR— Unifor Local 2458 members at Clear Medical Imaging have commenced strike action after negotiations with the employer failed to result in a fair collective agreement.
Unifor is proud to support Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) in its work to aid journalists persecuted under repressive regimes, to protect the public from disinformation and to advocate for the rights and freedoms of the media internationally.
OTTAWA – Unifor is urging Canadian National Railway (CN) to prioritize the effective management of its rail infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of VIA Rail’s passenger services.
In preparation for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on December 6, Unifor has buttons and posters available for members and Locals to display on bulletin boards, in lunchrooms, union offices and more.
Digital copies of the poster and social media graphics are available to download here.
WINDSOR— Unifor Local 2458 members at Clear Medical Imaging are preparing for a potential strike with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on October 24, 2024, as ongoing challenges in negotiations continue to stall progress towards a fair agreement.
As Saskatchewan heads into a crucial provincial election, three Unifor members are stepping up to represent their communities and fight for progressive change. Each Sask NDP candidate brings a unique background of experience and a commitment to amplifying the voices of working people across the province.
Ottawa taxi drivers can once again get a break – and a flush.
Unifor recently met with the Shaw Centre (newly-renamed Rogers Centre Ottawa) following up on a letter sent by Unifor urging the convention centre to allow taxi drivers to use its washroom facilities.
Unifor was an organized and vocal force at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Congress, representing transport workers from across our union and Canada at this international trade union meeting.
“We continue to build solidarity, and we know things can get stronger for transport workers when we work together across the entire global transport supply chain, especially when mighty global unions like the ITF are working with us,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Health care workers, trade union leaders and activists from 52 unions and 37 countries gathered to set a strategic course for the global health care sector at the UNI Care World Conference in Budapest, from September 17 to 19, 2024.
In its 2025 federal budget submission, Unifor challenged the federal Liberals to develop smart industrial strategies and further invest in worker and family supports in the last budget of the 44th parliament.
MONCTON–Unifor is celebrating the decisive defeat of Premier Blaine Higgs, who led a government that spent time attacking trans students and using divisive tactics that will be the legacy of their time as leaders of New Brunswick.
Pilots at the Gander, Nfld.-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that contains significant monetary gains.
"Congratulations to the bargaining committee for reaching a deal that puts our aviation members first,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “There have been so many challenges across the entire aviation sector, and this agreement reached after serving strike notice shows our members are willing to fight to improve their working conditions."
Over the past many months, I have made public comment on monetary policy as it has serious impacts on the workers of Canada and their families as well as the economy.
Joint statement from National President Lana Payne and Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi
Unifor calls on the Ontario government to prioritize investments in health care and key industrial sectors, protect public services, and ensure the creation of good union jobs as legislature resumes.
GANDER, NFLD.—Pilots at the Gander, Nfld.-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) served a 72-hour strike notice to their employer last night, Oct. 18.
The unit will go on strike on Oct. 22 at 12:01 a.m. if a settlement isn’t reached.
The 18 members, who work as captains and first officers, are represented by Unifor Local 2002.
The members are seeking improvements on wages, working conditions, work-life balance and contracting language.
EVAS is a small airline that transports cargo and helps with evacuations (medevac).
Unifor members, we have an opportunity here in New Brunswick to do what even the members of the PC party and many in caucus have been trying to do – oust Blaine Higgs as the leader of our province.
TORONTO- The union representing telecommunications workers at Bell and its subsidiaries is raising an alarm about the company’s lack of disaster preparedness.
The 2024 Women's Conference, themed Women Rise, saw women from across the country gather at the Unifor Family Education Centre to discuss women's political power, supporting our trans and non-binary siblings, Indigenous reconciliation, and many more important issues.
Unifor has submitted its recommendations for the 2025 federal budget! We’re calling for strategic investments to support industry, create good jobs, and ensure a just transition for workers. Unifor puts workers at the heart of Canada’s economic priorities. Watch Unifor Québec Director Daniel Cloutier’s presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance.
On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Unifor reaffirms its commitment to fighting poverty both here in Canada and around the world.
Despite the significant economic advances of the past few decades, the harsh reality is that millions of people still face daily struggles to meet their most basic needs. Whether it’s housing, food, or health care, poverty remains a barrier to an adequate quality of life.
This year we mark Women’s History Month in Canada with the knowledge that gains toward equality are fragile and need vigilance to continually protect and enshrine them into the fabric of our union and country.
As we reach back into our past to share the stories of women who have been trailblazers, we learn important lessons from their struggles and triumphs that we need to continually remind ourselves of today.
