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Volume 1, No. 1

… 1, No. 1 December 20, 2013 Share Main Image Image T he Unifor Health, Safety & Environment newsletter is published by the national …
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For-profit plasma clinic goes against report on patient safety

… For-profit plasma clinic goes against report on patient safety February 18, 2016 Share Main Image Image REGINA, … on the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of health to re-affirm the three principles governing the …
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Unifor Regional Directors’ letter to Premiers regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

… Unifor Regional Directors’ letter to Premiers regarding the … across Canada, The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis without precedent and requires unprecedented … levels of government to adequately protect the health and safety of everyone in Canada. Time is of the essence. …
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Support mental health awareness in May

… Support mental health awareness in May April 27, 2023 Share Main … That is why our definition of occupational health and safety cannot be limited to physical well-being only; it …
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Letter to Premier Ford re: Rapid Testing at Airports

… Letter to Premier Ford re: Rapid Testing at Airports December 16, 2020 Share … support for the addition of rapid testing to the safe and healthy border control measures here in Ontario. Unifor has … for the future that includes decent work; robust health and safety standards and a thriving industry for passengers and …
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Health & Safety - PHS

… Health & Safety - PHS Share This is a hands-on course that … and safety representatives will find invaluable in the work they do on behalf of working people. Through exercises …
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Emergency Child Care For Essential Workers

… Emergency Child Care For Essential Workers April 20, 2020 Share Main Image Image … child care services can only be provided with robust health and safety support and protections and we encourage continued …
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Unifor opens bargaining with DHL

… Unifor opens bargaining with DHL September 23, 2019 Share Main … demands on hours of service and over-time are becoming a health and safety issue. “Bargaining is an important time to have the …
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Upholding the rights and safety of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada

… Upholding the rights and safety of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada April 26, … On behalf of our 315,000 members across Canada, Unifor would like to express our deep concerns regarding the … their ability to seek out emergency services, such as health care services, for fear of being detained and …
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/R E P E A T -- Stelpipe and Welland Pipe retiree info meeting/

… info meeting/ December 14, 2015 Share Main Image Image TORONTO , Dec. 11, 2015 /CNW/ -  Unifor Local 523 President … 300 retirees from Stelpipe and Welland Pipe to discuss health benefit options after U.S Steel Canada immediately suspended all supports. "To offer a safety net and met the needs of our retirees, Unifor is …
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New technology workshop spotlighted at Aviation Council

… New technology workshop spotlighted at Aviation Council August 8, 2022 Share … also discussed stories of surveillance and oversight, health and safety and job security with new technology. “It’s another …
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ITF Safe Rates Global Statement of Demands – Participating Unions

… File ITF Safe Rates Demand and Sign Ons.docx Around the world road transport workers face severe work pressures due … safeguards and deadly competition. Pay, conditions and safety have been eroded.  While big businesses profit, … worker education, monitoring and enforcement, and improving health and safety.    06. Global standards: Implement the …
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Heat Stress Fact Sheet

… Heat Stress Fact Sheet File File Download Image Occupational health & safety issues: heat stress When we think of potentially harmful exposures in the workplace we often think about chemical hazards, but there …
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WSBC Presumptive Coverage for COVID-19 Infections as an Occupational Disease

… WSBC Presumptive Coverage for COVID-19 Infections as an Occupational Disease April 19, … COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges to the health and economic wellbeing of people all around the … in the early days has been on expanding the national social safety net, including Employment Insurance Benefits, as well …
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Heat Stress Fact Sheet - Detailed

… When we think of potentially harmful exposures in the workplace we often think about chemical hazards, but there … in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness. Burns can also occur as a … rid of excess heat (i.e., heat dissipation) to maintain a healthy internal body temperature. Heat dissipation happens …
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Regulations Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

… Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) File File … (VOCs) are air pollutants that are linked to adverse human health impacts, such as premature death, chronic and … include prescriptive examples of the exemptions for safety, poor gas quality, and prevention of prolonged …
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New Member Booklet

… New Member Booklet Image With your membership in Unifor, you are united with 315,000 workers from every major … and win better working conditions, equality, justice and safety at work and in our communities.   The Unifor New … education trainers and union educators; Human rights and health & safety experts; Specialists in women’s rights and …
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