… needed February 16, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column originally appeared in the Globe and Mail People are going … after receiving a positive COVID test. It’s easy to shake your head. It’s easy to say you’d stay home and do the right … for instance, has said that paid sick days not onlyprotect workers, but also “safeguard the entire business.” …
… Jerry Dias - Open Letter Re: Urgent Need to Order Transit Vehicles from Alstom Thunder Bay May 5, 2021 … Alstom Thunder Bay It is past time to follow through on your promise to deliver better public transit and protect good jobs by ordering made-in-Canada public transit …
… healthcare, education, and women’s rights in an era of Ford government austerity. “Now more than ever, we have to … then nothing is impossible,” said Sarah Nurse. “Thanks foryour support for women in sport and for equality.” As … government to end inaction on climate change, enact better protections for temporary workers and to provide better care …
… Unifor Ontario Regional Council joins in solidarity with … as each affiliate starts to move to take a greater stand to protect children and public education in this province,” … said Stuart. “He’s stealing the money from the pockets of your children and he expects them to pay for it.” Amid …
… Atlantic Regional Council pushes for change June 1, 2018 Share Unifor’s largest-ever Atlantic … “You are the defenders of democracy in our union. You see your union as powerful catalyst that will bring change. This … for the province to expand its current domestic violence protection to include paid leave. Delegates took the message …
… Committee have spent the past several weeks preparing for a mediation arbitration hearing set for the last week of … It provides wage increases, retroactive pay back to 2014, protection of your current sick leave and retiree benefits, and the option …
… pride of De Havilland is in its generations of dedicated workers who built the company, a rally for striking workers … are not going anywhere. This is my plant, just like it’s yours,” said Dias, who began his career at the Downsview … for 43 years. He went on strike shortly after he started to protect the plant, and is on strike again as he plans to …
… within Canada October 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image Unifor says Sunwing Airlines has not done enough to fill open … Instead of following our advice, youhave manufactured your own labour shortage and are using it to undermine the … benefiting from the collective agreement and the general protections offered most workers in Canada. This current …
… Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of … but I have the passion and drive. I promise you I haveyourback and please don’t forget the connection we have. … were adopted, including supporting journalists and protecting them for online harassment, stop contracting out …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … not just the rich—which is why the union is fighting back against health care cuts and privatization. “We see a … Lana Payne, in her address to delegates, said the battle to protect public health care isn’t won in a day or a year, but …
… and its culture is distinguished from another by the stories it tells – about itself and about its place in the … you could stream TV, movies or the nightly news through your computer sounded like science fiction. Today, it seems … deal – NAFTA included – restrict what governments can do to protect Canadian interests. Similarly, the alarming growth …
… Bill 124 Charter challenge is heard in Ontario Superior Court September 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image Bill 124 … going around Bill 124 outside of the courtroom. Share your thoughts with the Premier on Twitter this week, and ask … agenda were rationally connected to its underlying goal of protecting public sector sustainability. Lawyers next argued …
… Short and Long Term Considerations for Employment Insurance … every industrial sector. Our union recognizes the work your government has done to support those affected by the … ‘automatic stabilizer’ – a keystone that provides income protection for the unemployed, precisely when workers need …
… Updates February 6, 2014 Share September 6, 2017 Unifor held a victory celebration BBQ for members on Saturday, … the union at every turn. Despite the lengthy time frame, your union remained absolutely committed to ensure workers … support. As stated previously your union will continue to protect the rights of workers and their pension plan at …
… Unifor Response to the Consultation on Strengthening Federally … are especially encouraged by the efforts to strengthen the protection of pension benefits in the event of employer … of COVID-19 on Federally Regulated Pension Plans What are your views on the potential challenges that could be facing …
… Open letter calls on Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford to protect jobs at Alstom Thunder Bay May 5, 2021 Share … orders, there is no work for the plant. The solution is in your hands. Yet both levels of government continue to point …
… stronger union. “This council united us in a way we have sorely missed,” said Linda MacNeil, Atlantic Regional … misinformation and campaigns to weaken working class protections. “We have to know that ‘normal’ is deeply … which, she said, is what Unifor does best. “Imagine what your communities would be like if you weren’t doing what …
… Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario … carried the heaviest burden while having to fight for basic protections and in many cases, decent pay. Workers were … providing easy access to a union. “I know the drive the ‘go back to normal’ is very strong right now, but let’s not …
… The unstoppable women of Unifor celebrate child care victory at 2022 Women’s Conference … know we are in challenging times. And workers are fighting back – everywhere. They are organizing themselves - … belong in any role you choose and to not be afraid to put your name forward.” Leadership development sessions ran …