… /R E P E A T -- New union Unifor celebrates first birthday on Labour Day/ September 1, … speeches will begin at 8:50. Speakers will include (in this order): - Naureen Rizvi , Unifor GTA director (event MC) - …
… Contract talks between Unifor and Resolute Forest Products: A tentative agreement is … on the content of the agreement will not be disclosed in order to give members an opportunity to react. These …
… Unifor responds to vague, inconsistent OWRAC report December 10, … at all. The recommendation to include gig and platform workers under a new dependent contractor designation … this classification, have the right to form a union in order to redress common grievances and seek better working …
… BC Transit investments flow offshore September 26, 2016 Share VICTORIA , Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ … will create no jobs in Canada . The latest offshore bus order adds to the May 2016 purchase of 41 Vicinity buses … that work and funding overseas," said Gavin McGarrigle , Unifor's BC Area Director. "We can't have a green economy …
… Unifor and OPSEU Presidents to hold news conference February 15, … for much-needed investments and legislative changes in order to build strong public services and grow good jobs. On … Thomas, OPSEU President In December 2018, the unions formed a working alliance in response to attacks from the …
… Forestry plan much needed for New Brunswick February 3, 2014 … /CNW/ - As the largest forestry union in Atlantic Canada , Unifor says that the soon to be announced forestry plan for … back to work in this vital sector." Ouellet said that in order for the plan to work, it must include in the process …
… Enhanced CPP must match or surpass ORPP: Unifor February 16, 2016 Share TORONTO , … a universal CPP in line with the ORPP level of benefit." In order to allow time for negotiation, the province also …
… Resolute commits to protect Fort Frances pulp mill November 29, 2014 Share TORONTO , Nov. 29, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is pleased that calls from the union and Fort Frances … that it will be heating the closed mill over the winter in order to protect the equipment in the mill. "We're very …
… Unifor supporting retirees hit by U.S. Steel decision October … health benefits, on behalf of 300 Unifor retirees from the former Stelpipe and Welland Pipe plants in Welland . "U.S. … claims up to that date must be submitted by October 31 in order to be processed under the court ruling. He also …
… Container truckers welcome new opportunity after Commissioner Andy Smith's resignation … the largest number of truckers at Port Metro Vancouver. Unifor says it is eager to get to work with the next … in the March 2014 Joint Action Plan, a December 14 Order in Council, and a January 2015 statutory declaration …
… , Feb. 20, 2015 /CNW/ - The Bill 1 rollercoaster ride forUnifor's Nova Scotia health care members got even bumpier … This would have required the unions to collaborate in order to meet majoritarian principles of labour law which he …
… festivities and social isolation. This past weekend’s Toronto Pride festival saw an estimated 1.8 million people come out to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Unifor joined in the celebrations and marches, including an … for pride, or show your pride year-round, local unions can order and purchase materials from the workroom using this …
… Unifor opens bargaining with General Motors Canada August 10, … 2016 Share TORONTO , Aug. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in … Unifor will advance important social issues at the table in order to make gains not only for its members, but for all …
… Bombardier workers save pension for new hires September 12, 2014 Share THUNDER BAY, ON , Sept. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor members in Thunder Bay , on strike at Bombardier for … a "last offer" from the company by 80 per cent in vote ordered by the Ontario Ministry of Labour after an …
… MPs Scott Simms , Pat Finnigan , Ken Hardie , Bernadette Jordan , Ken McDonald , and Robert Morrissey have supported … for partisan politics today," said Joie Warnock , Unifor's Western Director. "Committee members heard … decision to implement the Harper government's closure order for the Marine Communication and Traffic Service …
… Bombardier workers stand up for good jobs August 26, 2014 Share THUNDER … maintain good jobs for today and for future generations," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said. "These results … offer by a vote of 80 per cent. The vote held today was ordered by the Ministry of Labour after an application from …