General Manufacturing
Close to 90,000 Unifor members work in the manufacturing sector, representing about one-third of the union’s membership base. Most are assigned to specific sub-sectors (such as auto, aerospace, shipbuilding, etc.) but a large number work in a wide range of other manufacturing operations, including food and beverage processing, cabinetry, electronics, and other sectors.
Restarting the Economy: What manufacturing workers need to know
More than 300,000 manufacturing workers lost their jobs or were put on temporary leave between February and April 2020. Most of these workers were put on leave due to pandemic related restrictions and...
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Restarting the Economy: What food and beverage processing workers need to know
Food and beverage processing workers across Canada have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,400 confirmed COVID-19 cases thus far. Meat processing plants have...
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General Manufacturing
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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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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What the Coronavirus (COVID-19) means for air transportation workers
A fact sheet for air transportation workers about COVID-19 and how it may affect their workplaces.
Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers From COVID-19
What protections and precautions you can expect from your employer to protect you from COVID-19.
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