… Image Image By Jerry Dias At the beginning of the pandemic, Unifor made two broad demands of government. The first was to … recovery might be, but we do know that focused government action is vital to that recovery. Unifor ’ s build back …
… Lana Payne shares hope for Canadian journalism’s future September 30, 2022 Share … in journalism that sparked her love of unions. When the Unifor National President was 21, she worked for her … imagine, imagine yourself in another’s shoes and then take action, because we can all do something to make a …
… Urgent action needed on newspapers January 28, 2016 Share Main … many talented and dedicated journalists pushed out the door, but also saw distinctive voices quieted. In British … further damage is done. Jerry Dias is National President of Unifor, Canada's largest union in the private sector with …
… Trudeau, Re: Federal Government Oversight of Long-Term Care Unifor welcomed your recent comments signifying that the federal … welcomes your commitment to do what is necessary, take action in this vital part of Canada’s health care system, …
… the Labour Standards Code, Respecting Leaves of Absence. Unifor represents 315,000 members across Canada, 14,000 of which … in unionized workplaces. We welcome the government's action in moving to amend the Labour Standards Code to …
… Katha Fortier: Health care will suffer by balanced budget July 29, … under current policy. PBO estimates that permanent policy actions amounting to 1.4 per cent of GDP are required to put … practical nurse, is the Ontario regional director of Unifor, which represents more than 30,000 health-care …
… 2021 Share Main Image Image To: Local union presidents, recording secretaries, treasurers, NEB, national staff Re: A holiday message to our Unifor family We can hardly believe that it is mid-December … made its way onto three party platforms. We took meaningful action on racial justice and reconciliation and renewed our …
… shrinking revenues and increased job cuts in the media sector, race and reporting, and harassment of journalists were among the headline discussions at this year’s Unifor Media Council, held Sept. 22 to 24 in Halifax. Unifor … of the council Megan Kinch, who runs social media for Media Action Plan , addressed how social media intersects and …
… last just a little longer, and relying on health care workers to help us navigate the new world of isolation, … screening, and care. For me, it means negotiating forUnifor members over the phone instead of across the table … home right now, like me, can show support with personal action and with political demands to protect and support …
… PWTransit workers vote 100% in favour of strike action October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 OSHAWA … to serve their communities in Durham,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Fairness for these workers needs …
… Bus drivers at Ro-Bus in Chateauguay take strike action January 24, 2024 Share Main Image Image The 55 school bus drivers of Local 510 working for the Chateauguay-based carrier Ro-bus went on … satisfactory agreement was reached by 00:01 on January 24. Unifor National Representative Jonathan Blais expressed his …
… Image Image Nothing gets my blood boiling like seeing a worker cross another worker ’ s picket line to steal their … the right of all unionized workers to take strike action in the face of an intransigent employer. It removes … only British Columbia and Quebec ban scabs. Two years ago, Unifor barricaded a salt mine in Goderich, Ontario, where …
… Local 114 members end Ocean Concrete job action with gains June 16, 2021 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA---Wage increases and benefits enhancements characterize … for staying strong on the picket line," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. The three-year contract is …
… The unions will then respond on Wednesday and Thursday. Unifor’s team is confident and prepared to defend members’ … interveners, LEAF (the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, …
… The unstoppable women of Unifor celebrate child care victory at 2022 Women’s Conference … and engaging panels on racial justice and political action. On Sunday evening, Unifor National Chair in Social …
… Thunder Bay healthcare workers call on hospital to reject privatization, help defend … government’s plan to privatize hospital services. The action was part of a demonstration of healthcare workers … CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU/CUPE), Unifor and OPSEU/SEFPO have all launched campaigns at public …
… United Church of Canada Recognizes Need for Clergy Solidarity March 17, 2014 Share TORONTO , … Two weeks after the launch of Unifaith Community Chapter, a Unifor union for United Church faith workers, the Church … Ingersoll, Ontario , the past president and Solidarity in Action chairperson of Unifaith, sees clergy everywhere …
… Premier Ford - Fairness For Long-Term Care Workers And Residents … will eventually come to an end, but unless concrete action is taken to protect all health care front-line … long before this pandemic struck. Sincerely, NAUREEN RIZVI UNIFOR ONTARIO REGIONAL DIRECTOR … April 16, 2020 Premier …
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