… Ontario budget must address health care crisis and build support for workers and critical industries, says Unifor March … said Lana Payne, UniforNational President. “Uniformembers in the province are ready to build the transit, … to their limits. It’s time to see real investment in public services and infrastructure in Ontario.” Unifor proposed a …
… Casino workers across Ontario poised to strike July 18, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO —Uniformembers at six Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) … cashiering, food and beverage, kitchen and culinary, guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance. The union is also …
… World Toilet Day 2021 November 17, 2021 Share Main Image … World Toilet Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about regions and workplaces where workers still fight for the … said Lana Payne, Unifor Secretary Treasurer and ITF Board Member, who also stressed that the needs of members are …
… Ford’s faux budget won’t fool workers ahead of Ontario … wildly short of meeting the needs of workers and public services.” In a major insult to health care and other public … In addition to this Third Party elections activity, Uniformembers began their efforts to get out the vote this week, …
… Labour Action Centre opens to support former Syncreon workers November 25, 2022 Share Main … The Centre will assist the almost 300 Unifor Local 195 members who lost their jobs when Syncreon closed last month, … “We welcome the extension of funding to maintain the vital services that the Labour Action Centre delivers to our …
… Uniformembers vote to strike at two port trucking companies … is not an unreasonable request,” said Jerry Dias, UniforNational President. “Two bad apples who don’t want to … Ian Boyko at @email or 778-903-6549 (cell). Hide Image on News Page Off … VANCOUVER —Container truck drivers at two …
… 2021 Share Main Image Image To: Local union presidents, recording secretaries, treasurers, NEB, national staff Re: A … year working on the frontlines and supporting the important services that kept everyone safe, cared for and fed, or … we know that this year has been like no other. Many Uniformembers stood proudly on picket lines, while others made …
… from Angela MacDougall of Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services. MacDougall is a well-known activist who has worked … Mayor Crompton was complementary of the work done by Uniformembers, especially those working in the local transit and …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … she said. “Right now, thousands of Unifor hospital members are in bargaining against a government that still … care company that is partially owned by Loblaw, charges forservices that are covered by OHIP. “If you go on to Maple …
… Ontario Regional Council Day 1 brings out stories of solidarity March 9, 2022 Share Main Image Image … which has “shocked and horrified the world.” Unifor’s National Executive Board quickly moved on a donation to the … a “frightened and sometimes grieving and traumatized membership,” during the pandemic. Sectors such as gaming …
… Unifor local retiree chapters celebrate Labour Day in solidarity … bus rides on Labour Day morning – Sept. 4, 2023 – so that members could participate in the town’s parade, head to a … on federal pension legislation, cutting fees for medical services, the United Nations’ Principles for Older Persons, …
… Unifor launches three-city action against Loblaw Co. November 3, … picket action to send a clear message back,” said UniforNational President Jerry Dias. Two new secondary pickets at … to the negotiating table with an improved offer.” During a news conference livestreamed from Ajax, Moncton and St. …
… Unifor World Refugee Day Statement 2023 June 19, 2023 Share Main … consistently cut funding for critical health and public services, neglect investment in affordable housing, restrict … because refugees are workers, including current and future members of Unifor. Through our Social Justice Fund, we …
… Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario … Unifor’s vaccination policy put the health and safety of members first. “They are the very same people who sided with … and people of colour facing steep barriers to basic services and women still facing violence, sexism and pay …
… A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC December 3, … through a collective solidarity of Unifor leadership and members that turned the wheels. Part of that included the … among others, a stark representation of the state of social services in Ontario. The union’s Research Director Angelo …
… Advocate language March 8, 2023 Share Main Image Image For Bob Lederer, creating bargaining Women’s Advocate … of the sexism in the heavily male-dominated workforce. “I remember the acting supervisorordering the sister to come up … its bargaining committee, all eight members, plus the National Representative were men – with less than six to …
… Canada’s workers are walking toward an EI benefits cliff this weekend … Syncreon provides sequencing, metering and warehousing services for the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant. Uniformembers were laid off for 68 weeks in the past two years due …
… Naureen Rizvi to Ford and Lecce: Stop the erosion of public accountability and … We are writing to you on behalf of the 160,000 Uniformembers in Ontario, to demand that Ontario fully commit to a … the direct economic activity associated with expanded services, increased labour force participation and …
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