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Why Join Unifor?

… Why Join Unifor? Image Unifor is a new kind of union, one that … of our union to meet the demands of the 21 st century. … Why Join Unifor? …
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Canada hosts closed-door TPP meetings

… Canada hosts closed-door TPP meetings May 2, 2017 Share Main Image Image Unifor joined with a coalition of progressive groups to … U.S. is out," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "Why would we revive a trade deal that was so bad for …
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Young Workers Support $15 and Fairness

… Young Workers Support $15 and Fairness July 13, 2016 Share Main … panel of the Young Workers’ Conference made the case for why young workers and unionized workers should take action … fairness for all workers and fight for a $15 minimum wage. Unifor Local 414 member Samantha Henry talked about how …
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Recognize Injured Workers Day on June 1

… Recognize Injured Workers Day on June 1 Share Main Image Date Sunday, June 1, 11am - 1pm EDT On June 1 every year, Unifor members and leaders gather with injured workers and … Assembly of Ontario - 1 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2 Why fight for injured workers? Workplace injuries profoundly …
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Hotel workers’ voice blocked by U.S. union

… Hotel workers’ voice blocked by U.S. union February 2, 2018 Share … week in which workers at three Toronto hotels voted to join Unifor, the American union they are leaving behind moved to … move to Unifor. These tricks and fear tactics are exactly why we want out of UNITE HERE.” The American parent union of …
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Inspired by today’s members, and tomorrow’s

… Inspired by today’s members, and tomorrow’s April 11, 2014 Share Main Image Image This past … my incredible honour to stand beside workers – members of Unifor, and those working to join – as they stood up for … labour movement. They challenge and inspire me. They are why this new union is changing the politics of this country. …
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Unifor Quebec mobilize in support of the Iranian people

… Unifor Quebec mobilize in support of the Iranian people … freedom?” said Cloutier, addressing the protesters. “That's why we are here, to join our voice to those millions of other voices calling for …
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Dias raises thousands for shelter

… Dias raises thousands for shelter October 18, 2013 Share Main Image Image Unifor National President Jerry Dias raised more than … walk is an opportunity to have a massive conversation about why we have women's shelters and the enduring force of …
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More than 200 Unifor activists storm Canadian Auto Show

… More than 200 Unifor activists storm Canadian Auto Show February 17, 2019 … weekend were greeted by Unifor members and encouraged to join Unifor’s campaign to boycott GM vehicles made in … we will not be intimidated by GM or anyone else. That is why we held a mini rally right where GM would take notice, …
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Register for the Unifor RSI Day Webinar

… Register for the Unifor RSI Day Webinar Share Main Image Date Friday, … you can use in your workplace to address and prevent RSIs, why and how to report hazards and injuries, and how to build …
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Ripley’s Aquarium workers believe in Unifor

… Ripley’s Aquarium workers believe in Unifor January 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image Workers at the … of protections only afforded through unionization. That’s why I am so proud of our new members for asserting their …
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OPSEU & Unifor members to Ford government: ‘We’re ready to ramp up the fight’

… OPSEU & Unifor members to Ford government: ‘We’re ready to ramp up … by Ontario’s largest public and private sector unions have joined forces to deliver a message to the provincial … Thomas. “But political power comes from the people. It’s why we’ve joined forces; our unions know working people’s …
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

… 3, 2018 Share Main Image Image Image December 6, 2018 Unifor marks December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and … most commonly used weapon in domestic homicides. This is why our union supports the Coalition for Gun Control’s …
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Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence … outside of our workplaces. For these 16 Days of Activism, Unifor is highlighting the power and resilience of sisters … Women’s Advocate, please reach out to  @email for support. Why are we calling for IPV to be declared an epidemic and …
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Cabot Manufacturing members in Nova Scotia sign first collective agreement

… the ratification of their very first collective agreement, workers at Cabot Manufacturing in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia … and enforce their rights at work,” said Jennifer Murray, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director. “I send my … workplace prior to this agreement makes it easy to see why they fought for a union,” said MacLachlan. “This group …
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Join union activists from across North America in fight for racial justice

… Join union activists from across North America in fight for racial justice March 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor is proud to join other unions across North America in … it is the great divide among workers everywhere, which is why we have to step up our efforts and break through …
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Union women head to the UN to demand equality and justice around the world

… head to the UN to demand equality and justice around the world March 11, 2015 Share Main Image Image Lisa Kelly is … on the implementation of the Beijing platform for action.  Unifor has joined with 1000 other women's and human rights … We knew our goals and aims then and commitments were made.  Why haven’t we achieved more?  Why are we expecting a …
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