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TORONTO—Unifor members at DHL Express Canada were locked out by their employer after midnight on June 8, after the workers refused to accept concessions put forth by the company.

“We will not stand by while DHL locks out our members across the country and threatens to use scabs in an attempt to pressure our members to take concessions. Our members deserve respect and a fair contract,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Dear members,

We are providing another update as DHL has informed us they are locking us out.

As we received this news, our members initiated lockout picket lines across the country.

Unifor has decided to keep our strike notice in place at 11 a.m. EST. At that time, our members will be both locked out and on strike.

When the employer issued its lockout notice first, four days before the negotiations were scheduled to end, it was a sign of disrespect and pressure tactic for us to take concessions.

Dear members,

We are providing another update as the deadline is fast approaching at midnight, which is the time DHL designated on their lockout notice filing.

The bargaining committee remains hard at work, negotiating with the employer, to get a reasonable agreement. We remain optimistic; however, we are aware that the clock is ticking and there are some outstanding issues which our union is still hammering out with DHL.

Unifor members at DHL Express Canada locations across the country have voted 97% in favour of strike action. While Unifor always remains committed to reaching an agreement at the bargaining table, we are prepared to use our right to strike.

DHL Express has likewise filed notice of its intent to lockout workers.

As we engage in bargaining, and in advance of the June 8th strike deadline, we expect DHL to bargain in good faith with the Union to negotiate a renewed collective agreement that respects workers.

DURHAM, Ont.—Unifor members at Durham Region Transit (DRT) have reached a tentative agreement with Durham Region on June 6, averting potential strike action.

Details of the agreement will not be disclosed until a ratification meeting is held, which will take place in the coming days.

DRT serves more than 14 million riders annually across Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby.

Dear members,

We want to keep our members up-to-date as developments unfold.

DHL Express Canada issued a lockout notice to the union yesterday, June 4, 2025 — four days before the deadline to reach a deal.

This callous move was filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service while negotiations were still underway.

We understand this news is concerning. Please know we’re here for you every step of the way.

TORONTO—On June 4, DHL Express Canada served Unifor with notice of its intention to lock out workers, even as negotiations continued – a callous move by a global courier giant that continues to post massive profits and growth.

“This is the purest show of contempt and disrespect to our members. We won’t be intimidated by DHL’s pressure tactics,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“Our members deserve a fair contract. It’s time this employer delivers respect to its workers.”

DURHAM, Ont.—Unifor is warning communities in Durham Region of potential strike action by Durham Region Transit (DRT) workers that will interrupt service in eight communities, as a 12:01 a.m. June 7 deadline looms.

“We stand with our transit members as they fight for what is fair and just,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

Unifor Atlantic Jennifer Murray brought the union’s advocacy to the forefront during the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) warehousing meeting in Brussels, Belgium this week.