Media Releases

Unifor Lands GM Truck Program in Auto Parts Sector

May 9, 2017

Toronto – Unifor members at Lear Corporation in Whitby ratified a new collective agreement on May 7 that saves jobs and secures the assembly of the GM Oshawa K2XX Truck seats starting January 2018.

Owner-operated ferries must maintain good jobs

May 8, 2017
(Woods Islands, P.E.I. ) – Following a Friday announcement by the federal government about a proposed owner-operated fleet of ferries along three Maritime routes, Unifor representatives are urging for good jobs to be maintained.

Registered practical nurses essential to hospital care

May 8, 2017

(Toronto) – One of the two classifications of nurses, registered practical nurses (RPNs) will have a tough time celebrating Nursing Week this week.

Don’t play politics with our livelihood, workers tell BC Liberal candidate

Campbell River—Workers at the Myra Falls mine were surprised to learn that an area BC Liberal candidate was taking credit for the mine’s re-opening.

Bob White to be celebrated this Friday

May 2, 2017

Toronto – This Friday, the Canadian labour movement comes together in Toronto to celebrate the life of a true hero from among its ranks, Bob White.

Nurses ask MPPs to support change to Criminal Code for Nursing Week

May 2, 2017

TORONTO — Two Ontario nurses were at Queen’s Park to tell MPPs from all parties that they want “something meaningful” for Nursing Week this May.

Unifor and Loomis reach tentative agreement

Monday, May 1, 2017

Vancouver—After months of bargaining, a four-year tentative agreement between Unifor and Loomis Express was signed late Sunday night.

Nestlé Canada workers on strike

May 1, 2017

Toronto – More than 360 workers set up picket lines at a Nestlé Canada manufacturing plant in Toronto this morning after contract negotiations between Unifor Local 252 and the chocolate giant broke down.

Queen’s Park media conference tomorrow

“We need MPP’s help to end violence against health care staff,” say nurses at Queen’s Park Tuesday, looking for all party support for changes to Criminal Code

Ontario youth pharmacare a promising start: Unifor

April 27, 2017

Toronto – Unifor calls the introduction of Ontario’s youth pharmacare program a promising start, despite the program’s limitations.

Bill 40 just received royal assent—what is Brad Wall up to?

Regina—Unifor is calling on the Sask Party government to disclose why it is in such a hurry to make Bill 40 law, especially given an election promise to keep Crown corporations public.

Canada must be fearless in trade talks with the U.S., Unifor says

April 27, 2017

Loomis bargaining stalls as deadline approaches

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Vancouver—Contract talks between Unifor and Loomis Express may not be progressing enough to avoid job action, according to Unifor’s chief negotiator at the table.

Sask Party successful in forcing through privatization bill

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Regina—Another Brad Wall election promise was broken today as the Sask Party government used its majority to force through legislation to enable privatization of Crown corporations. “

ADVISORY: Unifor to demand NS government restore long-term care funding

April 25, 2017
(Halifax) – Unifor leaders and activists will gather with community partners on the steps of the Nova Scotia Legislature on Wednesday to demand the government restore funding to long-term care in the province.

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