Unifor Local 892 members at Mosaic's Esterhazy potash operations have ratified a new three-year collective agreement, delivering wage increases, stronger pension benefits and significant improvements to family and health coverage.
"This agreement shows what members can achieve when they stand together at the bargaining table," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "Local 892 members secured strong economic gains, but they also won something more: better support for their families, including extended benefit coverage for loved ones after a member's death."
Unifor is welcoming a federal government proposal to tighten the rules on aluminum imports, calling it a meaningful step toward protecting Canadian jobs and industry from unfair trade.
"Canadian aluminum workers produce some of the cleanest, highest-quality aluminum in the world. They shouldn't have to compete against shipments that hide their true origin to dodge our trade rules," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "This is exactly the kind of action workers in our sector have been calling for, and it's a credit to every member who carried that message to Ottawa."
MISSISSAUGA — Unifor is sounding the alarm after Boart Longyear, a global mining services company with operations in Canada since the 1930s, told workers it will close its Mississauga manufacturing facility and move operations to China, eliminating 40 unionized jobs.
It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Unifor Local 892 member has been killed in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
“Our union is deeply saddened by this tragic news. We grieve the loss of our member and we extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity with his loved ones, co-workers and local union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Unifor Local 3018 members employed at the Gibraltar Mine, located in south-central British Columbia, sustained injuries in an incident involving a bus transporting workers to the site on November 28, 2025.
Eight Unifor members, and the bus operator, were transported to hospital for treatment. Our thoughts are with our members, their families, and co-workers at this difficult time.
Unifor will be actively engaged in the investigation into this incident. The union has no additional information to release at this time.
MCCLEAN LAKE, SK—Wage increases, a Skilled Trades adjustment, and benefits improvements are highlights of a new collective agreement ratified August 13, 2025 by members of Unifor Local 48-S at the Orano uranium mine.
“Unifor members make the Orano mine safe and productive. The collective agreement reflects their value to the Canadian mining and energy sectors,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
KITIMAT, B.C.—Wages, improvements to benefits, and pension adjustments are the highlights of a new collective agreement ratified by Unifor Local 2301 members during voting on July 25–29.
“Unifor members at Rio Tinto are responsible for the safe and productive operations of a key facility in Kitimat,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Congratulations to Local 2301 on making key gains in their new contract.”
TORONTO— The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50% is a direct threat to Canadian jobs and economic stability.
Unifor is urging the federal government to act without delay to defend Canada’s manufacturing sector and counter the escalating trade assault.
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