Education

Education

Unifor represents more than 5,200 members working in the Canadian education sector. Most are employed by universities in a range of functions, including support staff, research and maintenance jobs. Others work for elementary and secondary school districts in Ontario and Alberta. Education is one of the most highly unionized sectors in the Canadian economy, with over 70 per cent of workers belonging to a union.

COVID-19 Mental Health Guide

One out of every five Canadians will experience mental illness in normal times. It is both okay to feel out of sorts because of the global COVID-19 crisis. During the pandemic, we must normalize...
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Speak Up for Education Workers

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants to lay off 20,000 education workers during a time when our kids need more support than ever. 

Applying for employment insurance: a how-to guide for Unifor members

During this extraordinary economic situation, workers may be applying for regular EI benefits for the first time. For some applicants, the process can be challenging. To assist, Unifor has prepared...
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