… 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. …
… 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 Statment on Equal Pay Day 2022 April 11, 2022 Share Main … equally we still fall short. The pay gap is not just about gender. It’s about the intersectional lives of women of … It is well past time for women to be included in shaping policy to remove the gap. Visit equalpaycoalition.org to …
… 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 …
… Statement for December 6, 2023 November 29, 2023 Share Main Image Image … on their Montreal campus, and all lives tragically lost to gender-based violence, and we recommit to the ongoing battle … and staunch commitment. We understand the fight forgenderequality and the eradication of violence against women are …
… 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 …
… Unifor marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence … 1989, and to recognize the continuing struggle for societal equality between women and men. This year, Unifor … of the Montreal Massacre by taking time to reflect on the gender-based violence and harassment that unacceptably …
… labour activist Joie Warnock on her retirement from Unifor. Joie dedicated herself to progressive causes from an … Vancouver. Throughout her life Joie has been an activist on genderequality including fighting for women’s reproductive … and has helped shape the direction of our union and public policy in several provinces. We know that she will be …
… 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 …
… Unifor opposes Sask Party move to “out” youth in schools August … Duncan announced sudden, sweeping changes to education policy that will make some queer and trans students unsafe … different pronoun or name at school that aligns with their gender identity. Teachers are prohibited from using a …
… 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 …
… Follow up to pre-budget presentation to Minister Fortier March 30, 2021 Share The Honourable Mona Fortier … membership that identify as non-binary, trans and gender-diverse. We bring the lived experiences, expectations and aspirations of our members into the policy work we do across the Union. We were pleased to see …
… Unifor appalled as Ontario Education Minister Lecce joins … minister to signal or introduce changes to education policy that will make some queer and trans students unsafe … involved' in student's decision to change pronouns. Misgendering a student has previously been ruled to be …
… Statement for International Women’s Day 2024 February 28, 2024 Share … As the union dedicated to advancing equity in every workplace, we can be proud of the considerable importance … and governments around the world to address alarming gender inequalities that remain one of the greatest human …
… 25 starts a global campaign of 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year’s … we have lost and recommit ourselves to the fight to end gender-based violence. Everyone, regardless of sex or … to ensure feminist voices are at every table influencing policy decisions that impact our lives. Together we will …
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