… April 7, 2021 Share Main Image Image Linda MacNeil, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Last week’s budget made some … people working in Nova Scotia’s long term care system. Our members have been vocal. They need decent wages, higher … would be to build a province that provides the programs and services Nova Scotia’s people need and create the type of …
… Unifor leadership pledges to mobilize during national town hall … privatization, instead of protecting and expanding public services. “We believe that health care jobs can be good … with the federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos and members and leadership of Unifor, he mentioned the public …
… Unifor watching closely as Ontario hospitals and Long-term Care … March 26, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor health care members understand the need for the Ontario government’s … The temporary order allows hospitals to cancel and postpone services to free-up space and valuable staff, set staffing …
… Facts on Unifor’s disaffiliation from the CLC January 18, 2018 Share … to ensure workers have democratic rights, and that Canadian members of U.S. unions have clear autonomy. Unfortunately, … suppose to protect the rights of workers in Canada who are members of U.S.-based unions. In addition to the lack of …
… Armed forces LTC report reinforces the long-term care systemic … union's response to the pandemic, as well as resources formembers can be found at unifor.org/COVID19 . To arrange for … union's response to the pandemic, as well as resources formembers can be found at unifor.org/COVID19 . To arrange for …
… Naureen Rizvi to Ford and Lecce: Stop the erosion of public accountability and … We are writing to you on behalf of the 160,000 Uniformembers in Ontario, to demand that Ontario fully commit to a … the direct economic activity associated with expanded services, increased labour force participation and …
… health care January 10, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO —The Ontario Minister of Health was briefed on Bill … on workers’ rights. Unifor represents approximately 18,155 members’ working in health care, education and social services sectors across Ontario who are affected by Bill …
… Main Image Image The global pandemic and its impact on workers lives and livelihoods, the urgency to organize for a … with both global unions. National President Jerry Dias is a member of the executive committee of IndustriAll and … and solidarity will,” she said. Watch Unifor Local 111 member Krista Lee Hanson in the ITF campaign for stronger …
… Unifor comment and recommendations on government plans to … 315,000 people working in Canada, including over 160,000 members in Ontario, across a diverse range of public and … on workers, compounded for those that rely on other public services for mobility. The increased demand for childcare …
… Local 681 members rally for a fair contract June 20, 2022 Share Main Image Image Unifor Local 681 members at Manitoba Hydro began rotating strikes on June 17. …
… Unifor Local 681 signs tentative agreement with Manitoba Hydro … Image Image WINNIPEG —The bargaining committee for Uniformembers at Manitoba Hydro have signed a tentative agreement. “Uniformembers on the front-lines of gas services have earned a fair contract,” said Lana Payne, …
… start. The weekend of ideas and debates ended today with formation of a Round Table group to include leading Canadian … efforts and resolve to create good jobs in this country." Members of the Round Table will be announced in the coming … Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff, the Round Table members, and more. Ideas for job creation were discussed in …
… Unifor sounds alarm over Enbridge Gas cuts to emergency response … inspections increases the risk of undetected faults. Uniformembers at Enbridge Gas are the only workers trained in … time also increases the time that municipal emergency services must also be onsite securing the location, …
… Unifor local retiree chapters celebrate Labour Day in solidarity … bus rides on Labour Day morning – Sept. 4, 2023 – so that members could participate in the town’s parade, head to a … on federal pension legislation, cutting fees for medical services, the United Nations’ Principles for Older Persons, …
… Advocate language March 8, 2023 Share Main Image Image For Bob Lederer, creating bargaining Women’s Advocate … of the sexism in the heavily male-dominated workforce. “I remember the acting supervisorordering the sister to come up … undo his pants. Everyone went quiet,” he said. “I always remembered that story for two reasons – I was just shocked by …
… school bus service August 21, 2019 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Unifor warns contract chaos is threatening reliable school bus service in the Durham and Kawartha regions, just days before the school year is set to resume. … warnings and past failures the Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) and the Ford government …
… Unifor MWF Local 1 member at Halifax Shipyard dies following … – Unifor is mourning the tragic loss of a MWF Local 1 member at the Irving Halifax Shipyard. The worker died today … to ensure there is full-time, onsite grief counselling services available to all shipyard workers as they process …
… Lana Payne: Harper's plan for health care is disastrous March 31, 2014 Share On March … parents, our children and ourselves, we must speak to our members of Parliament and demand a new negotiated Health … parents, our children and ourselves, we must speak to our members of Parliament and demand a new negotiated Health …
… and Metis peoples this National Indigenous Peoples Day, Unifor is committed to using its bargaining power, mobilizing … girls and two-spirited people. Like most Canadians, Uniformembers were horrified by the announcement that the remains … The slogan “Every Child Matters” is a call to reform social services that have historically treated Indigenous children …
… flip shows system's instability February 29, 2016 Share TORONTO , Feb. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - The flipping of more than 450 … the complete closure including the Thornhill location, are members of Unifor Local 4268. While the local will work with … the complete closure including the Thornhill location, are members of Unifor Local 4268. While the local will work with …
… Unifor school bus drivers reach tentative agreement with First … covers approximately 205 school bus drivers who provide services for DSTS Durham Student Transportation Services, … tentative agreement will be released upon ratification. A membership vote will take place in the coming days. Unifor …
… Uniformembers at Securitas secure significant win for … March 23, 2022 Share Main Image Image Approximately 150 members of Unifor Locals 2163, 1090 and 199 at Securitas … Securitas members provide fire protection and security services at the General Motors facilities in Woodstock, …
… 13, 2024 Share Main Image Image TRENTON, Ont. - Unifor is blaming a lack of capital investment during good … to close its plant here, throwing over 100 Uniformembers out of work. “This is sadly an example of a company failing to invest when it should and now our members and their families are paying the price,” said …
… Tentative agreement reached at Shorelines Casino Belleville October 26, 2021 Share Main Image Image BELLEVILLE—Uniformembers working at Belleville’s casino will vote Wednesday … kitchen and culinary, facilities and housekeeping, guest services, and cashiering. Media Contact Ian Boyko National …
… Canada’s workers are walking toward an EI benefits cliff this weekend … Syncreon provides sequencing, metering and warehousing services for the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant. Uniformembers were laid off for 68 weeks in the past two years due …
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