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… President Museveni signed the law imposing harsh penalties for homosexuality. As the President of Canada’s largest … homosexuality.  This type of persecution is at the heart of why we have refugee protection. As a worker-based organization, Unifor stands in solidarity with workers across the globe – …

… Retired workers play growing role September 8, 2017 Share Main Image … chapters being formed or in the works across Canada, Unifor’s annual Retired Workers Council heard. “Let’s keep … and more. Ahn closed by saying, “You get it. You know why the political work of our union is so important and you …

… Ontario must better protect workers from the crisis that lays ahead January 13, 2021 … different. You must step up and protect Ontario’s workers. Unifor members in retail and warehousing, manufacturing, in … workers will be less likely to participate in the system – why enter a complaint and put your livelihood at risk, if …

… Young Workers Profile: Nikki Lyons-Macfarlane October 5, 2021 Share … for Decent Work on October 7, 2021, we are speaking to five Unifor young workers to learn more about them and the issues … for a youth organization in the city, and spoke to us about why affordable housing must be part of our fight for …

… Unifor Endorsement of the November 8 Canadian Federation of … current affordability crisis on a daily basis. It is why our union believes that universal public services, … of a just and equitable society for everyone. Please know that you can count on Unifor’s support, and we look …

… City of Toronto Retail Holiday Shopping Survey February 5, 2025 Share Main Image Image Unifor members, Retail workers in Toronto are facing yet … whether to expand them, and we must make our voices heard. Why This Matters Expanding exemptions would allow more …

… Unifor Young Workers Conference brings new ideas and energy … conference, delegates broke off into separate “Getting to know your union” workshops hosted by Unifor discussion … to me, your voices aren’t heard. I believe you. That’s why it was so important to do this conference.” Wilson left …

… Retail, wholesale, and food sector workers unite to protect Canadian jobs April 10, 2025 … More than 100 delegates from across Canada gathered at Unifor’s Retail, Wholesale, and Food Sector Conference to … and racial equity intersect with workers’ rights—and why Unifor’s movement to create a society that puts people …

… it clear that they represent a bold movement to defend workers’ rights in the province. “We are going to move … province and stop Ford in his tracks,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “If it’s not our role to lead and give hope, to fight and fix a wrong, then why are we here?” Operating in opposition to a Conservative …

… Voices from the Picket Line: Case Study 1: Co-op Refinery & Unifor Local 594 May 10, 2021 Share Main Image Image Case Study … was to break this union. They didn’t want to deal. That’s why they didn’t give us even any proposals until well into …

… 2018 Share Main Image Image Each week throughout Black History Month Unifor is sharing stories of members to recognize the … us of the role that Black Canadians have in activism and why more need to be more engaged civically. Olal summed it …

… Canadians deserve better than misinformed battery plant debate November 25, 2023 Share Main … and signed by the Conservatives themselves back in 2014. Unifor was among the few groups vocally opposed to the Korea … border. It’s as simple as that. But in today’s politics, why should facts get in the way of good story?   Hide Image …

… Women’s conference builds connections and explores how union sisters can fight – and win – for equity … Share Main Image Image Nearly 400 women gathered at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, ON, for a … mobilizing continuously to build a better world. “That’s why I love to be here in labour spaces. Because where my …

… Media workers face death threats, doxxing, harassment December 3, … “It’s something we live with. It’s constant,” she said. Unifor conducted a survey in late 2021 to early 2022 to … them. “I feel like Canada needs voices like mine, that’s why Canada invites people like me to offer our …

… on closing day August 20, 2023 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Canadian Council focused on supporting mental … because the buck stops with them,” said Desgagné. “Why are people stressed? There is a shortage of labour, …

… New Brunswick Premier Higgs Re: Bill-23 and the attack on workers in New Brunswick December 8, 2022 Share Main Image … New Brunswick Dear Premier Higgs, I am writing to express Unifor’s concerns over Bill-23, An Act to Amend the Public … economy would grind to a halt. This is one of the reasons why we were so shocked and dismayed when Minister Holder …

… shrinking revenues and increased job cuts in the media sector, race and reporting, and harassment of journalists were among the headline discussions at this year’s Unifor Media Council, held Sept. 22 to 24 in Halifax. Unifor … messaging was still “kind of bang-on,” he said. “So that’s why we have to be vigilant to protect ourselves and to not …

… Panel confronts racism in all forms March 23, 2021 Share Main Image Image Coming together … “We saw a violent act of racism just this past week,” Unifor Human Rights Director Christine Maclin said as she … confronted racism on the job. “They did not talk about it. Why? Because they were scared and it was the only job they …