… Gavin McGarrigle says protecting workers in the year ahead will rely on solidarity, vision, … his address to the online Summer Summit on August 19, Unifor’s Western Regional Director said that members’ mobilization …
… May 8, 2024 Share Main Image Image During May 1–3 Unifor Prairie Regional Council delegates took stock of the region’s work over the last 12 months and strategized about the year … Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis. Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle opened the …
… Pacific Western Transportation transit workers vote 93% in favour of strike September 21, 2023 Share … after failing to reach a deal with their employer, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT), a contractor of BC Transit. …
… Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Catalyst Paper June 16, … agreement has been reached between Catalyst Paper and Unifor, representing approximately 750 workers in British … the pattern bargaining goals that Unifor set for the western pulp sector, which is helping to raise standards …
… Unifor members ratify Manitoba Lotteries contract December 22, … highlights of a new collective agreement ratified by Unifor Local 144 members at the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries … a contract on a deadline,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The strike mandate from the …
… Unifor signs tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company … SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA —The joint bargaining committee for Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have achieved a tentative … steep inflation increases,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Their leadership will help set …
… Stefanson pre-election budget falls short March 7, 2023 Share Main Image Image WINNIPEG —Despite … privatization, and suppressing the minimum wage, says Unifor. “Manitobans will not forget the Stefanson government’s … cutbacks and privatization?” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “It’s time for change in …
… Port of Vancouver backs down on arbitrary truck deadline … Image Image VANCOUVER — Extending the arbitrary deadline for vehicle replacement is a huge victory for Unifor’s … for drivers is outrageous,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We need dialogue about a policy …
… June 27, 2023 Share Main Image Image REGINA —Unifor has uncovered more contracting out of permanent, unionized jobs on the site … and out-of-province firms?” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. The latest job posting for a …
… Media Advisory - Unifor members gather for third BC council September 11, 2015 … our next government will be," said Joie Warnock , Unifor's Western Director. Friday Agenda Highlights 9 a.m. Welcome …
… Regional Council opened Wednesday in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel. It is Unifor’s first large scale in-person meeting since the pandemic … about the importance of class consciousness and solidarity. Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle delivered his …
… Unifor members ratify new agreement with PepsiCo January 30, 2023 Share Main Image Image CALGARY —Unifor Local 1410 members were successful in winning … to grow our union,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We welcome new members at Local …
… Saskatchewan budget ignores operational funding shortfalls in Crowns and public services March 22, 2023 Share … with operational spending,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Crowns should be a source of …
… Unifor members at Aheer Transportation reach tentative agreement November 30, 2021 Share … on lower wages and benefits for their drivers. UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle is cautiously …
… Unifor welcomes major investments in Crofton mill January 20, 2023 Share Main … the previous government,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “After two decades of B.C. … need to act fast.” Image B.C. Premier David Eby with UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle and Local 1132 …
… Unifor Local 1403 reverses rollbacks in new contract July 28, 2021 Share Main Image Image Members of Unifor Local 1403 at Canadian Kraft Paper in The Pas, Manitoba … fair wages for members," said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. … Members of Unifor Local 1403 at …
… real economic problems facing Alberta’s families, says Unifor. “Forgive me for quoting Jason Kenney here, but he’s right, … down ’ and create ‘ instability and chaos ’,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “Alberta’s …
… Unifor to participate in B.C. trucking review July 7, 2021 Share … Main Image Image The B.C. government has announced that Unifor will be part of extensive consultations to implement the … in Metro Vancouver," said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. "We will use the consultation to …
… Unifor demands greater transparency from Crowns Minister Don Morgan March 31, 2023 Share Main Image Image REGINA —The Sask … won’t even tell us,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Over the last several years, it …
… Purdy’s workers ratify new contract September 15, 2022 Share Main … of a new collective agreement ratified September 14 by Unifor members at Purdy’s Chocolatier. “This contract makes … living in Metro Vancouver,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. The four-year contract will …
… Purdy’s workers set midnight strike deadline September 11, 2022 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER —Members of Unifor Local 2000 working at Purdy’s Chocolatier could be on … name in British Columbia,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Workers at Purdy’s deserve a …
… Unifor celebrates rejection of “heartless” PC government October … government that was increasingly out of touch with working people, says Unifor. “Wab Kinew and his team … and Manitobans overwhelmingly chose change,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “The new …
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