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New Labour Talk Show

Unifor Local 444 in Windsor, Ontario, has launched an innovative new TV show...

Toyota drive nears vote

The drive for Unifor represent workers at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada...

New Unifor Unifaith Community Chapter Launches Nationally

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2014 /CNW/ - Clergy and other faith workers of the United Church of Canada and their families marked the official launch of their new union today in Toronto. The group held the inaugural meeting of the Unifor Unifaith Community Chapter that will aim to unite and mobilize members across the country.

Dupont plant closure begins

The Dupont closure in Maitland, Ontario, announced more than a year ago, begins New Year's Eve

Time off the job

Production workers at Toyota have a name for it – job hardening. Its when you work long hours, at a fast pace and you hurt. Problem is, the hurt is not going away.

Just down Highway 401, at Cami, the Unfior autoworkers face the same pace, and have negotiated a solution.

“The line work is grueling, its the pace, you actually feel pain,” said one Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada worker.

Some issues are:

Toyota has its "pedal to the metal" when it comes to production and profits in Canada, and it is time to share its wealth with workers, said Jim Stanford, economist with Unifor.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is "critical" to the automaker with revenue growing 15 per cent this year over last to $12.5 billion, more than $2 billion a month, he said during a recent telephone town hall call-in.

"Toyota is a profitable, consistently successful company," which has recovered from the economic downturn and impact of the Japanese tsunami, he said.

"The company is back, firing on all cylinders."

Among Stanford's observations:

Workers at Toyota's auto assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock want a greater say in how they work.

Unifor, the union, is signing workers at both sites to union cards, an organizing drive geared to bettering the working conditions at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Corp.

"The auto sector is very important to Canada's economy and autoworkers (union and non union alike) play a pivotal role in this success. Too many time, though autoworkers are either expected to shoulder an unfair burden or not receive their fair share when times are good," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

Time to modernize rail service

It’s time that Canada developed a modern passenger rail service in this country. 

That means more frequent trains to better meet the needs of Canadian travelers, whether for business or pleasure, and the introduction of high speed rails in our busiest travel corridors, such as Toronto to Montreal or Calgary to Edmonton.

From that would come jobs, helping to reduce unemployment, while providing some level of hope to our young people for more than contract jobs and precarious employment.

Volume 1, No. 1

The Unifor Health, Safety & Environment newsletter is published by the national Health, Safety & Environment department. It provides a detailed look at various HS&E issues and initiatives taking place throughout Canada and around the world.

Forest move applauded

Emerging from the Rendez-Vous de la Forêt Québécoise organized by the Quebec government, Unifor...

Navistar Update

To read the Honourable Charles Sousa Minister of Finance's response to National President Jerry Dias's letter...

Unifor expresses shock at Canada Post downsizing, pledges to join campaign against service cuts

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The president of one of Canada's largest unions pledged to campaign against dramatic planned cuts in Canada Post services, including the complete elimination of door-to-door delivery.  "This is a devastating announcement, that will hurt millions of Canadians and cripple an important public institution," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

Friday: Rally in support of media workers

SAINT JOHN, NB, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - Unifor will be participating in a rally on Friday, December 13, in support of workers at a Saint John, NB, radio station now facing their second Christmas on the picket line.

Seven workers at Maritime Broadcasting System's radio stations in Saint John went on strike in June 2012 as part of their effort to negotiate a first contract with the company.