Health Care

Unifor Health care conference builds power through courage and connection

Unifor members working in health care and social services gathered in Port Elgin for the 2025 Health Care/Social Services Conference under the theme Refresh, Reconnect, Refocus.

The conference, held Oct. 3 to 5, brought together front-line workers from across the country to share strategies, strengthen solidarity, and renew their commitment to fighting for better working conditions and a stronger public health care system.

Unifor National President, Lana Payne opened the conference with an urgent call to action to protect both workers and Canada’s public system.

Media Advisory: Hudson Manor workers hold information picket

TILBURY, Ont.— Unifor members at Hudson Manor Retirement Residence will hold an information picket tomorrow to demand the employer return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair collective agreement.

The Unifor Local 1941 members have been working without a new contract for almost two years, 20 months, with many members earning as little as $18.50 per hour. 

Compass Group workers at Hillel Lodge ratify first collective agreement

Unifor Local 8300 members working in environmental, housekeeping and laundry services at Compass Group for the Hillel Lodge long-term care facility in Ottawa have ratified their first collective agreement. Members will see substantial wage increases as well as an additional statutory holiday in this two-year agreement.

 

Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi visits Ontario Finnish Resthome; reissues urgent call for investment in care

Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi met with long-term care workers at the Ontario Finnish Resthome in Sault Ste. Marie, joining members of Unifor Local 1359 for a workplace tour and important discussions about the future of care work in the province.

During the tour, Hashi met with frontline staff and union leadership to hear directly about the day-to-day realities of working in long-term care and to discuss Unifor’s ongoing advocacy for better working conditions, increased funding, and stronger supports for both residents and staff.

Health Care Conference

Canada’s Health Care systems continue to be at the forefront of public concern across the country. There have been some advances on the federal level but there is still much work to do.

Unifor Health Care, Education & Social Services Position on Tariffs

The unjust trade war initiated by the United States poses a clear threat to Canadian jobs and Canadian sovereignty. Unifor continues to call for all levels of government, as well as representatives from all industries, to employ all measures necessary to fight back and take sustained action  as tariffs persist. 

While some industries are more heavily impacted than others through direct trade activity, the tariffs pose an economy-wide threat to Canada. 

Personal Support Worker Day 2025

On May 19, we honour the dedication, strength, and compassion of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) across Ontario. 

Unifor represents thousands of PSWs working in long-term care homes, hospitals, home care, and community settings.