… Unifor March for a Better NAFTA January 22, 2018 Share Montreal – Unifor invites its … and the general public to join the March for a Better NAFTA to demand an agreement that protects good jobs, and … and democratic rights. WHAT: March for a Better NAFTA WHERE: Rallying point at Dorchester Square (on …
… Unifor calls for overhaul of NAFTA July 17, 2017 Share July 17, 2017 Toronto– A … fundamental change in way we approach trade, beginning with NAFTA.” In its submission to the federal government as it prepares for NAFTA talks with the United States, Unifor’s position …
… Unifor March for a Better NAFTA January 22, 2018 Share January 22, 2018 Montreal – … and the general public to join the March for a Better NAFTA to demand an agreement that protects good jobs, and … and democratic rights. WHAT: March for a Better NAFTA WHERE: Rallying point at Dorchester Square (on …
… Rush NAFTA deal at workers peril April 9, 2018 Share TORONTO – … workers in peril. “Canada must not be pushed into a hasty NAFTA deal that will impact workers and jobs for a … this week raise serious concerns as key planks of the new NAFTA have yet to be negotiated. “It defies logic to commit …
… Unifor welcomes start of NAFTA renegotiation August 16, 2017 Share WASHINGTON – … said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “It believes NAFTA has failed workers and that a major overhaul is … Wilbur Ross twice to press Unifor’s case that any new NAFTA must address the needs of workers and their …
… Unifor hosts NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable March 28, 2018 Share … OTTAWA – Unifor National President Jerry Dias will host NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable, featuring Mexican and Canadian labour leaders, Canada’s Chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul and members of Canadian civil …
… Unifor and Mexican labour lobby for Better NAFTA March 29, 2018 Share Unifor and Mexican labour leaders … Members of Parliament about the dangers of renegotiating a NAFTA deal that fails to protect workers in both countries. “The old NAFTA model was built on exploitation, as Canadian …
… Culture an essential part of a new NAFTA September 7, 2018 Share Main Image Image A country and … place. Certainly, the world has changed since the original NAFTA came into effect in 1994. Back then, there was no … to maintain a clear and wide-ranging cultural exemption in NAFTA like we’ve had for the last quarter-century – one that …
… Unifor hosts NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable March 28, 2018 Share March … OTTAWA – Unifor National President Jerry Dias will host NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable, featuring Mexican and Canadian labour leaders, Canada’s Chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul and members of Canadian civil …
… NAFTA talks move to the heart of the problem September 5, … where much of the problem with the deal lies: Mexico. When NAFTA was signed nearly 23 years ago, we were told the deal … the working people that produce the products. The reason NAFTA has not had the impact that was promised is simple. …
… Rallies for a better NAFTA held across Canada October 20, 2017 Share Unifor … an effort to encourage the federal government to strengthen NAFTA by putting the interests of the people and their … push for stronger labour rights and work protections in all NAFTA countries, along with a range of other recommendations …
… Unifor and Mexican labour leaders join in NAFTA lobby March 26, 2018 Share OTTAWA – Unifor and Mexican … this week to warn MPs about the dangers of negotiating a NAFTA deal that fails to protect workers in both countries. “The old NAFTA model was built on exploitation, as Canadian …
… Mexican workers share concerns with Chief NAFTA Negotiator March 28, 2018 Share A Unifor hosted … brought Mexican labour leaders together with Canada’s Chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul to share their experiences … discussion about the negative impact that the current NAFTA has had on the lives of Mexican workers and to talk …
… Unifor and Mexican labour leaders join in NAFTA lobby March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 OTTAWA – … this week to warn MPs about the dangers of negotiating a NAFTA deal that fails to protect workers in both countries. “The old NAFTA model was built on exploitation, as Canadian …
… Unifor rallies with Mexican workers as NAFTA talks resume September 1, 2017 Share September 1, 2017 … National President Jerry Dias told the cheering crowd. “NAFTA has hurt workers in all three countries and now is the … telecommunications, to strengthen and coordinate a united NAFTA strategy. Included in the Unifor delegation in Mexico …
… Trump holds Canadian steel and aluminum as NAFTA hostage March 5, 2018 Share MEXICO CITY –Unifor, … and aluminum industries are being held hostage to extort a NAFTA deal. “Trump plainly stated that tariffs will only come off if Canada signs a NAFTA agreement to his liking,” said Unifor National …
… Unifor and U.S. Commerce Secretary agree on key NAFTA strategy October 30, 2017 Share October 30, 2017 … of low Mexican wages is the key to breaking the impasse at NAFTA renegotiations. “There is a clear understanding that … Canada, telling Dias that the U.S. wants to negotiate a new NAFTA deal. During the meeting, the third between Dias and …
… Unifor warns CPTPP legislation hurts NAFTA trade position September 17, 2018 Share September 17, … hurts Canada’s trade position at a crucial point in NAFTA negotiations. “The CPTPP includes loose cultural … standards – key issues that Canada is fighting for at the NAFTA negotiating table,” said Unifor National President …
… No new NAFTA without strong labour and environmental provisions: … negotiators. We have a once-in-a-generation chance to fix NAFTA to raise wages and work standards. Without strong and … said. “There can be no tweaking or minor adjustments to NAFTA. Real and substantive changes are needed.” Dias called …
… Without tariff exemption Canada must withdraw from NAFTA: Unifor March 2, 2018 Share March 2, 2018 TORONTO – … the Canadian government has no choice but to withdraw from NAFTA renegotiations. “If America imposes duties on steel and aluminum and Canada doesn’t walk away from NAFTA immediately then make no mistake we will no longer be …
… Unifor and United Auto Workers meet Minister Freeland on NAFTA August 24, 2017 Share Toronto – Unifor and the United … Three in Canada and the U.S., released a joint statement on NAFTA last month. On Friday, August 25, Unifor National … WHAT: Unifor and United Auto Workers hold NAFTA meeting with Minister Freeland WHO: …
… Unifor brings labour rights to the forefront during NAFTA talks in Mexico September 5, 2017 Share September 5, … labour rights into discussion with Mexican workers, with NAFTA negotiating teams, and with international media,” said … Mexican sisters and brothers in the goal to achieve a fair NAFTA for all workers.” While in Mexico Unifor also …
… to join solidarity rally for stronger labour standards in NAFTA September 21, 2017 Share What: Unifor Solidarity Rally … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, …
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