Jobs and the Economy

National Day of Action for Forestry Jobs

Unifor members will hold rallies in six cities to encourage the federal government to reach a negotiated Canada-U.S. softwood deal.

Precarious and Political A Case Study of Retail Workers’ Struggle and Union Renewal in Ontario Supermarkets

A Case Study of Retail Workers’ Struggle and Union Renewal in Ontario Supermarkets On Friday March 24 in Toronto, join this interactive afternoon session, where we’ll explore the outcomes of supermarket bargaining and contract negotiations in the context of broader union renewal strategies. We’ll also interrogate how these gains in collective bargaining intersect with building a culture of political activism among low-wage workers to combat precarious work, including through the Fight for $15 and Fairness movement. The session will include a panel discussion followed by facilitated table discussions.

Loss of local sports a symbol of wider problem

The elimination of local sports coverage at a TV station in Barrie, Ontario, is a prime example of the crisis facing media outlets across this country, Unifor says.