… in Budget 2024 May 21, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor is disappointed by the key omission of Employment Insurance (EI) reform to improve eligibility and benefits for workers in federal Budget 2024. “While our … program for workers in Canada , calling on the federal government to make significant changes to the EI program and …
… Unifor urges swift changes to EI for parental leave February 16, … against new parents. “For those who have never accessed EI benefits, they may not realize that current EI rules only … that gender-based discrimination is acceptable to this government because it would cost money to end it?" said …
… EI Temporary Measures FAQ File File Download the EI Temporary … Updated January 19, 2022 On August 20, 2020, the federal government announced temporary changes to Canada’s … an extension to the Canada Recovery Caregiving and Sickness Benefits. They further announced an end to the Canada …
… Unifor congratulates federal NDP-Liberal agreement that includes … workers, says Unifor. “Canada’s workers need a federal government to move us all toward a fair and equitable … depend upon.” Immediately following the September 2021 election, the union called on Prime Minister Justin …
… Ford government must act to reduce unacceptable surgical and test backlog May 10, 2021 Share Main Image Image May 10, 2021 The Ontario … continue to suffer while awaiting surgery and negating the benefits of early diagnosis by delaying vital medical tests …
… tax April 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image April 9, 2021 TORONTO—Unifor is calling on the federal government to provide amnesty in next week’s budget to … or overpayment, including Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB). The CERB prevented workers from receiving …
… 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image By Lisa Smith, FFAW-Unifor Policy Lead In the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team … with lucrative species, essential employment, and economic benefits that flow to communities throughout the province. … concentration in direct violation of the celebrated federal government Owner/Operator regulations that came into effect …
… Many Albertan workers excluded from COVID-19 danger pay March 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor's newest factsheet for … said Dias. More than nine months ago, the federal government announced a $3-billion federal fund to help repay …
… Unifor releases plan to build better Employment Insurance in … be able to access this program. It’s time for the federal government to rebuild the EI system so that all workers can … In 2019, only 40% of unemployed workers had access to EI benefits. Rebuilding this social safety net is a key …
… Unifor condemns Premier Ford’s misuse of injured workers’ WSIB … victims and families are still denied claims or have seen benefits slashed,” said Naureen Rizvi, Unifor Ontario … Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced the Ford government’s plan to return $1.5 billion in contributions to …
… Unifor sets federal budget priorities to Build Back Better … February 19, 2021 TORONTO—Unifor is calling on the federal government to prioritize improvements to income security, … Employment Insurance to expand eligibility, access and benefits and to undertake comprehensive consultation to …
… Provincial temporary paid sick day programs fall short May 13, 2021 Share Main Image Image While it is a positive first … employers, who would then be reimbursed by the provincial government. “Four paid sick days will help some workers get …
… Porter Airlines targets laid-off workers in an effort to … minimum wage. It's clear that the decision to stop CEWS and benefits for those on layoff is retaliatory." The latest … the pandemic ends. Unifor continues to demand the federal government stop delaying and create a plan to prevent this …
… Unifor slams government for undermining NL oil and gas sector June 11, 2021 Share Main Image Image ST. JOHN’s —The Newfoundland and Labradorgovernment’s refusal to fulfil its commitment to the Terra …