… Pay Day which is a stark reminder of the ongoing fight forgenderequality in the workplace in Canada and a call to … Budget day and equal pay is a pillar of feminist fiscal policy that is long overdue to level the playing field. …
… May 7, 2024 Share Main Image Image Each year on May 17, Unifor joins a global community of advocates and activists to … that organizes and amplifies advocacy for social and gender justice. Together we’re calling on governments and … We see this in aggressive, divisive United States-style policy changes impacting schools across the country. We see …
… Unifor partners with Momentum to promote unity and combat hate … that organizes and amplifies advocacy for social and gender justice. The week of action, that takes place from … equity. Unifor recognizes that the fight for justice and equality cannot be won without working directly with equity …
… Moe, Saskatchewan has lagged behind in protecting equality for workers. One egregious example is its lack of pay equity … areas of discrimination. Women with disabilities face a 56% gender pay gap; Immigrant women face a 55% gender pay gap; … It has been 25 years since the Equal Pay for Equal Value Policy Framework for public sector workers in Saskatchewan. …
… Unifor signs open letter condemning Alberta's anti-trans … condemn the Government of Alberta’s planned changes to gender-affirming care, education, and sports in the … January 31, 2024, the Premier of Alberta announced sweeping policy changes that will disproportionately impact trans, …
… against homophobia and transphobia May 12, 2016 Share Unifor calls on everyone to join in recognizing May 17th as the … marriage and various global initiatives that promote equality for LGBTQ people, homophobia and transphobia are … the only provinces and territories that explicitly protect gender identity and gender expression in their human rights …
… Equity Dear Premier Kenney, On Equal Pay Day this year, Unifor members will be wearing red to symbolize women being in the red due to the gender wage gap. Nationally, it takes the average woman over … pay equity legislation is a key element in a package of policy changes necessary to reduce gendered income …
… Unifor calls for worker solidarity on Trans Day of Visibility … to standing in solidarity with trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Trans rights are human rights … stands in solidarity with trans communities, advocating forpolicy reforms, workplace protections, and societal …
… Women November 25, 2015 Share On December 6, 2015, Unifor recognizes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on … We also remember all women who have died as a result of gender-based violence. It is unacceptable that violence … We have successfully pushed for legislative and policy action on gender-based violence including the inquiry …
… Unifor's Trans Day of Remembrance 2023 Statement November 16, 2023 Share Main Image Image The Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed on November 20th, is a … year serves as a poignant reminder that the struggle forequality and acceptance within the trans and non-binary …
… Gender pay-gap, still keeping women down all these years later August 12, 2014 Share The elusive work-life balance is still out of reach for many women who … more than half of all housework and childcare, Centre forPolicy Alternatives Senior Researcher Kate McInturff told …
… Up for Debate September 30, 2015 Share 1984 was the last time … a debate on women’s issues. Since then, women’s issues and genderequality have been woefully absent from the debate … aboriginal lawyer Katherine Hensel, Canadian Centre forPolicy Alternatives researcher Kate McInturff who critiqued …
… Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia May 14, 2015 Share Unifor calls on everyone to join us in recognizing May 17 th as … marriage and various global initiatives that promote LGBTQ equality, homophobia and transphobia are still deeply … of homelessness amongst LGBTQ youth, the rights of transgender people and the lack of appropriate health care …
… Ontario disconnect from work legislation a start to improve work-life balance October … equally as there is a danger that they could widen the gender gap, with women who have additional home and child … for all working people and their rights, fights forequality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and …
… October 18, 2018 Share October 18, 2018 On October 18, Unifor members join Canadians in celebrating Persons Day. On … and women with disAbilities. Persons Day is a reminder that equality cannot be reached simply through persistence. There must be a legal and systemic framework that supports gender equity - programs and policies such as universal …
… Nations designated this day to draw attention to the important contribution of seniors and to changing demographics: … world-wide data collection, disaggregated by age and gender To call on member states, UN entities, UN Women, and … older women in the center of all policies, ensuring genderequality as described in the Secretary-General’s report, Our …