Jobs and the Economy

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.

Canada must reconsider CETA after Brexit

Imagine this. You buy a house. You like the house a lot. You find it welcoming, and can imagine having a long life with that house. You particularly like the kitchen, and the neighbours seem nice. So you sign the deal, and go to the bank to work out the mortgage.

Just as you get to the bank, your realtor calls. Turns out, that kitchen you liked so much? It’s no longer part of the deal. Or maybe it will be. It’s going to take a couple of years living in the place to sort out.

In the meantime, the sale price stays the same, and your mortgage will be just as high as before.

General Motors Canada job creation a positive step

GM Canada has announced plans to hire up to 750 engineers over the next two years, increasing its Canadian Research and Development staff to about 1,000. Unifor, representing 23,000 auto workers, calls the creation of new R&D jobs a positive step.