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Unifor mourns activist and politician Stephen Lewis

Unifor is deeply saddened to learn of Stephen Lewis’ passing today after a tough battle with cancer.

Lewis, 88, a former politician, broadcaster and labour mediator, was a long-time friend to Unifor, Canadian Auto Workers’ (CAW) Union, and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP). Throughout his life, he made a profound and lasting impact on working people with his fiery speeches and effective activism.

Regulating AI and sexually explicit content

Dear Minister Solomon,

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our profound concern about the proliferation of sexually explicit AI-generated content, specifically through tools like xAI’s “Grok”.

ETOP Conference

The third-annual Unifor Education, Technical, Office and Professional Workers (ETOP) Industry Conference will be held on May 6-7, 2026, in the third-floor conference roo

Letter to PM Carney RE: VIA Rail Fleet Procurement

The Right Honourable Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2

RE: Canada’s Long Distance, Regional and Remote VIA Rail Fleet Procurement

Dear Prime Minister,

Unifor embarks on urgent Protect Canadian Jobs lobby week in Ottawa

OTTAWA – Unifor leaders from across the country are in Ottawa this week, meeting with more than 75 MPs from all sitting parties to deliver the message to Protect Canadian Jobs

“In the face of U.S. tariffs, everything is on the line for workers in Canada, and we need the federal government and all political parties to match the urgency of this moment,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We’re ready to deliver a message to protect Canadian jobs, our country’s industrial economy, and defend trade union rights.”

Daniel Cloutier advocates for members at Forestry Communities Forum

On March 11, Unifor Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier addressed more than 150 leaders gathered at the Forestry Communities Forum organized by the “Fédération québécoise des municipalités” (FQM), bringing forward the voice of the workers who sustain the forestry sector in every region of Quebec.

At a time marked by mill closures, layoffs and growing uncertainty, he stressed the need for a decisive shift toward higher value-added production and highlighted the importance of developing the Canadian domestic market to help offset the loss of access to the U.S. market.

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

OTTAWA, ON, MARCH 13, 2026 - The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those identified by key partners, are reflected in Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan tabled on February 23, 2026. The Council remains committed to consulting with Canadians and providing advice on the creation and protection of sustainable jobs, work we believe is needed now more than ever.