… Closing GM Oshawa? No way. November 29, 2018 Share Unifor statement on the recent announcement from General Motors … operations. The company has framed these plans as being about moving toward new technology, and focusing on electric … Oshawa. It’s not good enough to simply roll over and start talkingabout cleaning up after a closure by focusing on …
… focusing their attention outside their ranks, advocating for workers who don’t have a collective bargaining agreement … it’s also an approach that will require considerable resources and adaptability, reflecting the fundamental nature … bargaining rights,” he told The Huffington Post. “It’s about increasing ourunion power, which means influence both …
… After decades of exploitation and inaction, we need to get forestry right in B.C. December 6, 2021 Share Main Image … academics, industry experts, conservationists and of course, forestry workers and their communities. It’s clear … represents 24,000 forestry workers in Canada, including about 3500 in B.C. Hide Image on News Page Off … By Gavin …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 4 February … the community, and her family – who all give Lorna the courage to spark change. Nokuthula Minah Msila Dintwa … Jamaica. He said, “keep your eyes wide open” and taught me about the capitalism and its use of race as a tool for …
… Union-busting employer rewarded for bad behaviour April 4, 2018 Share Main Image Image By Lana Payne, … matters to an arbitrator for settlement. Let’s talk about balance. The Minister of Labour has said that he must …
… care public October 19, 2023 Share Main Image Image The Unifor Health Care Conference took advantage of the seaside … “Employers have just as much responsibility to protect your mental wellness as they do your physical wellness and we … that it’s a safe place they could come where they can talk about things,” he said. “Jill and I used to press shirts in …
… Unifor opens its doors — and arms — to locals January 24, 2024 … office in Toronto on Jan. 24. “We’re pleased to welcome our members to their union’s national office,” said Unifor … they do and got to meet the national president and speak about their experiences inside their workplaces and sectors. …
… Gregg is one of Canada’s most recognized and respected senior research professionals and social commentators. From 1979 … 31, 2013 at 4:30pm E.T. Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author two international … 2010. In 2004, Naomi Klein wrote The Take , a documentary about Argentina’s occupied factories co-produced with …
… Contract talks between Unifor and Resolute Forest Products: A tentative agreement is … round of bargaining for Unifor since its creation. This four-year contract is the culmination of more than two weeks … commented Renaud Gagné, assistant to the Quebec director. About Unifor Nearly two years ago, the Communications, …
… Unifor opens contract talks with CP September 13, 2022 Share … between Unifor Local 101R and Canadian Pacific (CP). “Our members have worked tirelessly day in and night across … President of Unifor Local 101R. The union is also concerned about contracting-out and the need to re-invest CP record …
… Unifor picks GM as target company in auto talks September 6, … with the Detroit Three automakers. "These negotiations are about the future of local communities, good jobs and the industry. Our demand is clear, invest today to build a future for …
… Build Back Better Through Bargaining: Unifor’s Recovery-Based Collective Bargaining Program File File … must consider at the onset of talks with employers. Of course, each Unifor workplace has its own unique set of … and workers of colour. Trade unionists know that bringing about positive change in the workplace and community starts …
… When we think of potentially harmful exposures in the workplace we often think about chemical hazards, but there are also physical elements … let a car engine overheat or it shuts down, you don’t want your body to get too hot. Working in the heat puts stress on …
… Unifor delegates have high expectations for climate talks … unionists, municipal and provincial politicians, including four Premiers and several environment ministers. By far the … and environmental groups to attend. As we learn more about the negotiations here, we are learning more about the …
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