… President Jerry Dias was present to speak to delegates about the importance of energy jobs to communities across … Industry Council Chairperson Kim Conway led a discussion about a campaign in development to promote the importance of … good jobs. “There is an uneven understanding across Canada about the role of fossil fuels and value-added jobs,” said …
… Western Regional Director. “We are seeing conversations about sexual harassment, domestic violence, workplace … affect us all and that we must educate ourselves and others about,” said Lisa Kelly, Unifor Director of Women’s … and violence prevention, and an activist and educator. About Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters For 35 years, the …
… can be done when you are aggressive and progressive… It’s about the millions of Canadians who are depending on … Dias. If adopted, this federal policy will benefit about 955,000 thousand workers in the Federal Private Sector, working for about 18,500 employers. That includes 65,000 Unifor members …
… wide cross-section of Unifor members in Alberta strategized about the relentless attack by premier... READ THE FULL … wide cross-section of Unifor members in Alberta strategized about the relentless attack by premier... READ THE FULL …
… is also seeking for an explanation from the BC government about why one of the key MOE employees dealing on a … was on the payroll of Rio Tinto. "Something is rotten about the whole approval process," said Scott Doherty , … "We're going to keep pushing until we get answers about why the health of this community took a back seat to …
… to workers, and not to employers. After the Minister’s talk about the gains in the province, BCRC delegates took to the … Addictions Jennifer Whiteside joined the Council to speak about the toxic drug crisis and its disproportionate impact … Assistant to the National Secretary-Treasurer Sari Sairanen about Unifor’s campaign to put workers at the centre of the …
… at the Hotel Intercontinental in Montreal. He talks to us about retirement security and the reasons why young people … I’ve noticed that young people are increasingly concerned about security in retirement. I know that may seem a bit … financial security in the future. It’s crucial to talk about retirement. This is an issue that is increasingly …
… According to Fort McMurray Today, Suncor management boasted about plans to eliminate 800 full-time jobs at a conference … in 2014 by Unifor and the Alberta Federation of Labour about the viability increasing Alberta’s refinery capacity. … According to Fort McMurray Today, Suncor management boasted about plans to eliminate 800 full-time jobs at a conference …
… be with new investment in Canada. Such investments are about more than brick and mortar and new machinery. Much … want and need in Canada. Continued investment in Canada is about supporting communities and local economies to grow and … all built together. That’s what this round of auto talks is about for Unifor. It’s about sustaining and building for the …
… to eradicate racism in Canada. We are committed to learning about and highlighting the contributions of Black and … If none exist where you are, take some time and read about this history and learn about the incredible resilience, perseverance, and …
… Unifor has published the second in a series of factsheets about the dangerous Alberta Bill 47 introduced last month. … … Unifor has published the second in a series of factsheets about the dangerous Alberta Bill 47 introduced last month. …
… another and discussing the issues and what we want to do about them On top of that, more 100,000 Unifor members have … Working Families will try to convince voters that they care about the needs of workers. “The best vehicle for working … another and discussing the issues and what we want to do about them On top of that, more 100,000 Unifor members have …
… VANCOUVER —After a four-month campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of forming a union, Unifor has started … with hundreds of workers at Amazon and help field questions about the myriad of benefits that come with being a member … … VANCOUVER —After a four-month campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of forming a union, Unifor has started …
… 19, 2016 Share Unifor economist Jordan Brennan talks to BNN about the effect the weak loonie is having on Canadian … click here . … Unifor economist Jordan Brennan talks to BNN about the effect the weak loonie is having on Canadian …
… Regional Council. Delegates participated in lively debates about our union and upcoming issues to be faced by workers … lined up at the microphones to share their stories about the importance of our public health care system, and … heard from Health and Safety Director Sari Sairanen about the anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy in …
… Labrador , was a criminology student working on a thesis about murdered and missing aboriginal women in Canada , and … of her disappearance, her supervisor released a statement about the depth and passion of her work, as well as its … drew hundreds to downtown Halifax . At a meeting of about 200 Unifor local leaders, there was a standing ovation …
… have told us they want easy access to news they can use about their union, on their mobile phones and we have … sector. By enabling notifications, app users can get alerts about union updates and ways to take action on urgent … have told us they want easy access to news they can use about their union, on their mobile phones and we have …
… Share To mark May Day stories from across North America about workers who have found renewed reason for activism in … more … To mark May Day stories from across North America about workers who have found renewed reason for activism in …
… in the direct best interests of ordinary Canadians. “What about the rights of workers to decent jobs? What about the rights of citizens to democratic decision-making?” … Dias asked at the CIIT hearings, where he raised concerns about the rights of companies to sue if governments pass …
… report to Council, held June 9-11 in Calgary, Cassidy spoke about challenges including automation, the weakening of … Assistant to the National Officers, spoke to delegates about the coming retirement wave of Skilled Trades workers … President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, spoke about the recent Alberta election, the labour movement’s …
… to push forward an agenda for working class people. “It’s about having the opportunity to participate with those that … “We’ve actually changed the discussion in the country about how we approach trade deals,” Dias said. “About how we need to move forward and about how working …
… December 9, 2020 Share The third in a series of factsheets about Alberta Bill 47 deals with the insidious changes … FULL NEWS STORY HERE … The third in a series of factsheets about Alberta Bill 47 deals with the insidious changes …
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