… Canada to grant women the right to vote and be elected. Unifor is marking this anniversary and encouraging continued political action. On January 28, 1916, white, middle and upper class … and Saskatchewan this spring. Remember - we must never take the right to vote for granted. Stay connected, …
… Unifor member blazes trail for First Nations governance leave … Janna Pratt’s seven-year campaign to win the right to take leave from her employment to fulfil her duties to her … the Women’s Standing Committee, and the Political Action Committee. … Unifor Local 1-S member Janna Pratt’s …
… Letter to the Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, It’s Time for a Real Federal Ban on Scabs June 8, 2021 Share Main Image … every major sector of the Canadian economy, to ask you to takeaction to help restore balance for all workers. As you know, …
… Unifor unveils new poster for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women November 22, 2021 Share … isn’t simply contained to 16 days of action. People can take steps to make change year-round. “You can address …
… October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … in a forestry sector in crisis. He concluded with a call to action for delegates to keep up the fight: “Workers must … to review the important human rights work that Unifor undertakes, from taking action in the Tears to Hope relays to …
… meeting during February 7-9, 2014 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. Nearly 200 elected delegates, … whenever possible. In conjunction with the political action committee and the executive committee, local unions … Kinder Morgan pipeline all have one thing in common: they take Canada’s natural resource wealth and leave us with …
… Unifor webinar inspires young workers to mobilize in 2022 … 2022, which encouraged union workers under 35 in Ontario to takeaction and make positive change with not only within …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1 February … and Vice-Chairperson for the Unifor Ontario Political Action Committee. Jackie was born in Bath, England. When … actively involved in the community. She doesn’t hesitate to take part in demonstrations and is not afraid to take to the …
… Rise of the right a major focus at convention August 23, 2019 Share Main Image … back against the rise of right-wing populists by taking an active role in elections, at the bargaining table, in … held in Quebec City. Delegates adopted a new Political Action Program and released Unifor’s plans for the coming …
… Atlantic Council Wrap up April 15, 2014 Share Unifor’s Regional Councils and the Quebec Council are a … Canada’s demand for national public inquiry and a national action plan to address the issue of missing and murdered … their Municipal Councillors and ask them to support, and take forward for adoption, a municipal motion on Passenger …
… Unifor locals and National Executive Board take steps to defend … Bill 1.” Read the full text of the motion below, and takeaction today to call your MLA and oppose this bill. Motion …
… Creating a Provincial Anti-Racism Action Plan for Manitoba Like in many corners of the world, … of colour. Various levels of government across Canada have taken action on this front -- dedicating resources, …
… COVID-19 pandemic continues to create an unfair burden on working people all over the world. As a trade union, we know … workers respond to crisis . The online exchange will take place on Thursday, April 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. … today. The panel will seek to envision what labour climate action looks like now and for future generations. Register …
… Prairie Council highlights top issues for region, gears up for elections May 5, 2015 Share The … labour movement, the necessity of getting politically active, how to campaign on common values, recognizing and … Joie Warnock, Membership Mobilization and Political Action Department’s Patty Barrera, Organizing Director John …
… Unifor pushes municipalities to buy Canadian and keep passenger … local government representatives, decision makers and stakeholders to send the important messages of buying … from privatization. Unifor encourages the public to takeaction to preserve and improve access for citizens in their …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3 February … Local 6008 Member. She has participated in many strike actions, picket lines, and rallies. Doreen has also lobbied … to the CLC, OFL and Unifor Regional Council. Melrose takes pride in being a delegate to the National Skilled …
… concerned, just like many of you are. As Canada and the world braces for a second wave, we will be referring to the … or gathering that you hold. This means that you must take note of the name and phone numbers of every person in … sign on to the Fair Pay Forever campaign Take collective action for racial justice and affirm that Black Lives Matter …
… care public October 19, 2023 Share Main Image Image The Unifor Health Care Conference took advantage of the seaside … Matters” t-shirt, Murray asked health care workers to take care of themselves, too. “Employers have just as much … Research Department and Member Mobilization and Political Action Department. And then, there was a moment of respite …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … members are in bargaining against a government that still takes them for granted. Health care members saved us from … they’re stuck on a wait list. That means taking bold, firm action in a sector where many don’t have the right to …
… Statement for International Women’s Day March 1, 2023 Share Main Image … that International Women’s Day is rooted in the collective action of working women who came together on March 8th for … who are making a positive difference in the world. Let us take the opportunity to applaud the women trailblazers, …
… Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau re: Advancing a program for Canada’s fair, resilient and inclusive recovery October … for everyone – a mantra we hope guides your government’s action in the months ahead, including your support for the … reflected in the government’s willingness to consult with stakeholders, all stakeholders, including unions on key …
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