… C-30 to implement the trade deal with Europe was brought before Parliament for second reading this week, and is expected … get to, the world has changed since Harper told Canadians about CETA in 2013. For one thing, there was the Brexit vote … she said addressed the unease many people had with ISDS. As Unifor and others have pointed out , however, the changes …
… Council opens with calls to action September 11, 2015 Share Unifor’s third BC Council opened this morning with a celebration … as a progressive organization to make sure this election is about equality.” Warnock congratulated several locals for …
… of Covid-19 causes widespread illness across the country, Unifor Regional Directors are advocating for improvements to … when they are ill will hurt businesses. “This isn’t just about Covid, this is about sickness being a normal and …
… OFL convention pushes workers to unite and build power November 21, 2017 Share Main … The packed room heard from OFL President Chris Buckley, Unifor 222 member, about the successes and victories achieved in just two …
… National child care framework a great disappointment June 12, 2017 Share June 12, 2017 … to enter or re-enter the workforce," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "This random hodgepodge of … to region," said Dias. "We should all be as concerned about equitable, universal access to child care as we are …
… health care crisis June 18, 2018 Share June 18, 2018 TORONTO - A blunt public sector hiring freeze announced … and figure out the details later,” said Naureen Rizvi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. “The Unifor members and … risk,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Ford is about to find out that he can’t order a freeze on people …
… labour October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … to workers, and not to employers. After the Minister’s talk about the gains in the province, BCRC delegates took to the …
… Robbery shows need for armoured car safety review February 1, 2014 Share TORONTO … protect both the public and those working in the industry, Unifor says. "This kind of violence takes place in public … was fired at the man. He was pronounced dead in hospital about an hour later, and the two guards were treated for …
… Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Launching of the Recognized … Official Languages Dear Minister Boissonnault, On behalf of Unifor, Canada’s largest labour union in the private sector, … recently found that, despite the public outcry by employers about their dire need for workers, job postings continue to …
… We all suffer when a newspaper closes: Unifor January 25, 2016 Share TORONTO , Jan. 25, 2016 /CNW/ … underlines the need for a broad public policy discussion about the future of Canada's news media, Unifor says. …
… Course correcting Canada’s troubled aerospace sector November 29, … Recently, the federal government gave strong signals to Unifor that more support for the industry is on its way. … a chorus of unions and aerospace stakeholders have warned about the growing shortage of skilled workers for more than …
… from Angela MacDougall of Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services. MacDougall is a well-known activist who has … and girls because of their gender. She shared statistics about the alarming rise of violence against women during the … and the growing list of missing loved ones. She challenged Unifor activists to continue supporting efforts to end the …
… Unifor chooses Resolute Forest Products to lead sector … this week in Montreal . "This round of bargaining is about making progress for workers after the recession that … this week in Montreal . "This round of bargaining is about making progress for workers after the recession that …
… in Kitchener April 25, 2018 Share Main Image Image Workers’ issues are election issues, and in this election, labour gains are under threat. Unifor members came together at the Local 1106 office in … here. The sessions are an opportunity to hear from Rizvi aboutUnifor’s plan to prevent Doug Ford’s conservatives …
… Casino employers cannot gamble on workers’ well-being during pandemic April 9, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor members at Casino Rama in Ontario will receive an … suite of policy demands that protects workers. Information about the union’s response to the pandemic, as well as …
… delegates October 24, 2013 Share Main Image Image Unifor President Jerry Dias lit up the CUPE convention hall … labour minister ordering herself back to work… “One thing about us, when we are pushed, we will push back.” … Unifor …
… Unifor Talks Cap-and-Trade with Ontario Environment Minister … Moffat, Assistant to the President. “Unifor members work at about 35 of the 150 large emitters listed on Ontario's data … hearings on Bill 172. "We're asking MPPs to think about these workers" said Wilson. "We need to ensure that …
… Unifor Auto Council discusses transformation of Canada’s … I just hope it is in the communities we are most worried about,” said D’Agnolo referring to the Brampton Assembly … I just hope it is in the communities we are most worried about,” said D’Agnolo referring to the Brampton Assembly …
… Public Safety Image Unifor is Canada’s largest union for workers in the armoured … a lack of political will and coordination to do something about them. Any effort to address these concerns, in our …
… Unifor lobbies nationally for action on public services May … and opposition MPs, Unifor members will deliver a message about the importance of investing in public services to … Parliament Hill our union will push for progressive public policies and social programs to build a better world for …
… Take Action for racial justice on Emancipation Day July 1, 2020 Share … we cannot change but change the things we cannot accept. Unifor is holding a day of action across Canada to mark the … in which you and your local can partake: Safety talks about impacts of racial discrimination Moments of silence …
… Report exposes DHL's abuse of workers: Unifor March 4, 2016 Share TORONTO , March 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor is raising concerns about global logistics giant DHL after a new report found …
… Unifor leading call for retail worker protections and wage … Lana Payne, Unifor Secretary-Treasurer. “Too often we hear about workplace injury as a result of employers cutting … Unifor launched a comprehensive hub for information about the pandemic at unifor.org/COVID19 and encourages all …
… Unifor presents Ontario budget recommendations January 17, … hearing at Queen’s Park, Rizvi cited damaging government policies including the cancellation of the $15 minimum wage, … and manufacturing, and repeated the union’s warning about lack of production orders at the Bombardier facility …
… Advisory: Unifor and CLC host forum on Bill C-51 April 14, 2015 Share … to express their legitimate opposition to government policies and actions," Unifor National President Jerry Dias … and diversity consultant Thamina Jaferi . What: Discussion about implications of Bill C-51 When: Thursday, April 16 , …
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