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Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members

… Lana Payne’s call-to-action for members April 9, 2014 Share Main Image Image On … Canadians. “We have to be very clear to any government: you take these actions at your own peril,” Payne said. “They may …
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Ontario workers fight back

… Ontario workers fight back November 8, 2018 Share Main Image Image … rights that workers have fought for in Ontario will not be taken away so easily. “We’ve seen this before. Whenever they … day in between, Unifor members plan and execute targeted actions in their workplaces and communities across Ontario. …
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Health & Safety & Workers' Compensation Conference

… Health & Safety & Workers' Compensation Conference Share Main Image Date … importance of starting – and sustaining – conversations and actions about workplace prevention and compensation as the … ends at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 8th, 2016.   Registration takes place on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More …
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Joie Warnock highlights incredible work for equity, fair contracts in western region

… Joie Warnock highlights incredible work for equity, fair contracts in western region August 20, … of what’s possible through our mobilizing and political action.” Warnock spoke directly to Saskatchewan Crown workers who are preparing to take job action. “We are fighting against a premier who saw …
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Unifor’s Dec. 6 vigil sparks a renewed call to action

… Unifor’s Dec. 6 vigil sparks a renewed call to action December 7, 2021 Share Main Image Image Thirty-two … positions of power at Unifor are committing to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence. By naming the …
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Stand up and fight back theme of B.C. Regional Council

… Regional Council, held in Whistler November 22-24, 2019. "For the past few decades, workers have been sold a lie, their … continue to rise and to lobby all levels of government to take aggressive action to combat climate change.   … It was a celebration of …
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Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists

… Skill-building Tips for Young Union Activists Image If you feel like you’re … Unifor Young Workers have been calling all members to action by saying: Our Future is Worth the Fight ! It’s … Look after yourself! None of what we do as activists should take priority over your physical and mental well-being. It’s …
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The Red Flag - December 2024

… Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew  The Spotlight: Warehouse Workers Unite!  Inspiration and Wisdom from Marshall Ganz … is a conversation you won’t want to miss.  Join us as we take an in-depth look at the evolving political landscape in … and show their support for the union.  This single action of solidarity showed other workers that they had no …
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BC Regional Council mobilizes against scab labour

… October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … in a forestry sector in crisis. He concluded with a call to action for delegates to keep up the fight: “Workers must … to review the important human rights work that Unifor undertakes, from taking action in the Tears to Hope relays to …
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RPNs demand changes to Ontario health system

… health system February 8, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO — Unifor representatives and frontline Registered … made it clear to Minister Elliott that the government must take swift action and start to respect, protect, and pay Ontario's …
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Privatization and mental health big issues on day 1 of Atlantic Regional Council

… be involved in politics, to speak our shared values as workers and fight against the privatization of services meant … what happened in Gander,” said MacNeil. “And today we can take credit for forcing the issue into federal election … based on what you or your members need,” he said. Taking action on mental health, destigmatizing mental illnesses and …
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Unifor hosts national training summit to build equity through worker solidarity

… Unifor hosts national training summit to build equity through … who sit on various equity committees of our union, to undertake regional equity committee training, engage in strategic … Jennifer Murray. “Through member organizing and collective action we’re pushing for robust policy change, like …
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Unifor takes to the skies with a bold message for Premier Ford

… Unifor takes to the skies with a bold message for Premier Ford … all workers in the province. As new variants rip through workplaces and communities, Doug Ford’s government stalled … digital campaign and a series of “phone zap” calling actions . Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private …
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Ontario conservatives put profits ahead of workers with just three paid sick days

… Ontario conservatives put profits ahead of workers with just three paid sick days April 28, 2021 Share … his government and Premier Ford for taking this small action so late into this devastating pandemic,” said Naureen … Ontario Regional Director. “It took thousands of deaths, workplace outbreaks, protest and outrage from workers and …
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BCRC 2023 Western Regional Directors Recommendations

… BCRC 2023 Western Regional Directors Recommendations RECOMMENDATION NO. 1 Mental Health … national aviation council to organize a national day of action to support the rights and working conditions of air … executing a significant “boots on the ground” campaign and take other measures as needed in order to be ready to make a …
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4-Week Paid Education Leave

… 4-Week Paid Education Leave Image Leadership Development Opportunity – 4-Week Paid Education Leave The Unifor Education … and weaken our union. This course asks each of us to take on the challenge of working toward real equality, by … in this system of global capitalism. We’ll look at the extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal …
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Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1

… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1 February … and Vice-Chairperson for the Unifor Ontario Political Action Committee.  Jackie was born in Bath, England.  When … actively involved in the community. She doesn’t hesitate to take part in demonstrations and is not afraid to take to the …
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Ontario Regional Council delegates empowered

… healthcare, education, and women’s rights in an era of Ford government austerity. “Now more than ever, we have to … convened on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. To mark the 30 th … and we need you with us as each affiliate starts to move to take a greater stand to protect children and public …
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Winnipeg General Strike inspires Prairie Council

… June 3, 2019 Share Main Image Image Delegates to Unifor’s Prairie Regional Council in Winnipeg drew inspiration … Crown corporations. “We’ve had enough. We’re not going to take it anymore. We’re fighting back and we’re going to … movement.” Unifor Member Mobilization and Political Action Director Josh Coles said Unifor is ready to go as …
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