… Main Image Image This year the annual United Nations’ World Water Day comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. … concern for day-to-day health, but it also raises concerns about preventing the spread of COVID-19 among communities … done to partner with Shoal Lake First Nations in Manitoba. Unifor’s Canadian Community Fund donated $140,000 to support …
… Retail and Wholesale workers poised to make bargaining gains in face of workplace … automation expands. These changes raise serious questions about the future of work in the sector, our bargaining … new members. More than 100 members attended the second Unifor Retail and Wholesale Workers Conference in Port …
… Closing GM Oshawa? No way. November 29, 2018 Share Unifor statement on the recent announcement from General … operations. The company has framed these plans as being about moving toward new technology, and focusing on electric …
… Atlantic Council Wrap up April 15, 2014 Share Unifor’s Regional Councils and the Quebec Council are a … 200 elected delegates, guests, and staff met to strategize about national and local campaigns. Throughout the weekend, …
… Unifor Defends NS Health Care Members December 18, 2014 … until January 19. Going into arbitration, Unifor was clear about its position. “This was about protecting our members, … system for payroll (estimated to be ready by September 2015) will take time. “Why does nothing have to change on …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 4 February 26, 2019 … her mission to speak up for women and educate all members about women’s issues. Sandra finds great reward in her …
… Auto parts workers build solidarity May 21, 2015 Share In meetings across Ontario this month, Unifor auto parts locals are working together, building … collective agreements within the sector, which represents about 17,000 workers. Unifor Assistant to the President …
… C-377, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations) May 8, 2015 Share Unifor is Canada’s largest private-sector trade union, but … requirements that are in this Bill. We’re concerned about Bill C-377. It is a blatantly anti-union piece of …
… Buckley running for OFL August 27, 2015 Share Unifor’s Chris Buckley is running to be president of the … by Ontario delegates to Canadian Council. “This is about rebuilding the labour movement,” he said. “We want to …
… Fair boosts local’s profile June 17, 2015 Share Unifor Local 1106 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, … professional development as well as answer any questions about our union. We are lucky to belong to a union …
… Unifor's first pride conference April 27, 2015 Share Full of joy and humour, delegates at Unifor’s … transphobia – and austerity. “This conference isn’t just about what’s wrong. It’s also about what we’re doing to …
… Unifor member elected Nisichawayasihk Cree chief October 22, 2015 Share Former journalist and Unifor Local 816M member … Nation. “It is an extreme honour. But I know that it’s not about me, it’s more about what our people need at this time. …
… to protect their pensions March 25, 2015 Share Months before the planned closure of the Mabe appliance plant in Montreal, the owners held a barbeque for the workers about to lose their jobs, as thanks for their pledge to work … into bankruptcy,” said Alain Leduc, past president of Unifor Local 501, one of the locals representing workers at …
… Station cuts show need for CRTC reform December 12, 2015 Share While the decision by … community around us is at the heart of our democracy," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "The people hurt by … Even as rumours swirled at CHCH throughout the day about the future of the station, the dedicated staff …
… Shrimp rally held in Gander March 10, 2015 Share About 400 people, including members of Unifor’s FFAW and Newfoundland and Labrador political leaders, …
… Voting out the Tories top priority August 27, 2015 Share “Are we ready?” … Current NDP MPs Peggy Nash and Ruth Ellen Brosseau spoke about women in electoral politics, alongside Nancy Peckford, … noting the opportunities, training, and confidence that Unifor offers women. “Encourage women to run,” said Nash. …
… Unifor hosts women in trades July 29, 2015 Share Unifor hosted a five-day program of skilled … women in the Windsor Essex area seeking information about skilled trades, qualifications and classifications. It …
… Unifor launches refugee sponsorship program with Lifeline … Social Justice Fund. The union will continue to work with Locals across the country to raise further funds to assist … or Lifeline Syria . If you are interested in learning more about the Unifor’s Syrian refugee sponsorship, or if you …
… Safeway warehouse closure could cost the community more than 100 jobs March 2, 2015 Share Winnipeg —The closure … King Edward Street could cost 125 employees their jobs, Unifor Local 468 members learned today. Sobey’s (Empire Co.) … announcement contradicts the employer’s earlier statements about job security.” The company told employees that the …
… Auditor General’s report puts much-needed attention on school buses December 18, 2015 Share Unifor school bus driver’s locals are encouraged by many of … school transportation services raises important questions about service quality delivered under the current …
… Delegates support TRC commission August 27, 2015 Share Delegates to … Commission into the legacy of residential schools. Unifor National President Jerry Dias opened the session with … Commission developed 94 recommendations to tell the truth about the past and move towards a healthier future. …
… chairs attend conference in Vienna October 22, 2015 Share Unifor’s regional Women’s Committee chairs recently joined 300 … Beaman, member of Local 1 in Halifax, spoke passionately about taking a stance against violence against women and …
… Unifor welcomes progress achieved in climate change agreement December 18, 2015 Share The progress made at the COP21 climate talks are … Smith received a standing ovation for his contribution about transitions for workers. “We can’t leave anyone …
… Election planning kicks off January 28, 2015 Share Unifor leaders, activists and staff from BC, the Prairies, … needed to do the outreach to our members, to talk to them about the importance of this federal election,” said Jenny …
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