… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …