… Unifor leading call forretail worker protections and wage … have created a ripple effect across the country. Uniformembers working for Rexall were the first to receive wage … taking extraordinary risk while performing their crucial services in order to serve Canadians. “All employers …
… to living wages November 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO - New legislation to set a $15 minimum wage in … lowest-paid workers and raise wages for thousands of Uniformembers with minimum wage plus clauses in their collective … retail, wholesale, gaming, warehousing and broader service sectors who are paid a fraction of their worth will see this …
… Unifor condemns Retail Council of Canada’s attack on equal pay September 28, 2018 Share September 28, 2018 TORONTO- Unifor calls for the defence of equal pay provisions that protect … of Unifor Local 414, the union representing 12,000 members in workplaces including in the retail and service …
… Unifor urges change to EI qualifying hours, after mass Target … Connor , President of Unifor Local 414, representing 12,000 members in retail and services. Target was able to do this because of a loophole …
… Expanded CERB access a positive step but more needed for essential workers April 15, 2020 Share Main … access will provide benefit to tens of thousands of Uniformembers, currently excluded from the CERB,” said Unifor … all front-line workers to continue to deliver the crucial services that we rely on.” Unifor is Canada's largest union …
… Let’s all thank the “COVID-19 Heroes” who keep showing up for work March 24, 2020 Share Main Image Image By Jerry Dias … and care. For me, it means negotiating for Uniformembers over the phone instead of across the table and … do run out of supplies, or when you need medical care orservices, please be gracious and patient. Canada’s workers …
… Unifor says transit lay-offs unnecessary and reckless April 16, … pandemic, says Unifor. “Tens of thousands of essential services workers rely on transit to get to work,” said Jerry … union’s response to the pandemic, as well as resources formembers can be found at unifor.org/COVID19 . Unifor is …
… last just a little longer, and relying on health care workers to help us navigate the new world of isolation, … and care. For me, it means negotiating for Uniformembers over the phone instead of across the table and … do run out of supplies, or when you need medical care orservices, please be gracious and patient. Canada’s workers …
… Urgent memo to Uniforretailmembers regarding COVID-19 March 16, 2020 Share … and pharmacies. As staff representing workers in these sectors, it is imperative that we not only ensure proper …
… Supporting essential rights for essential workers October 7, … a chance to reflect on the current struggles affecting our members, and working people internationally. As a trade … from near and far to get the care, the nourishment and the services they needed. We believe that 2020 should be …
… Unifor is fighting to protect workers from COVID-19 March 18, … situation forall working people, including Uniformembers across Canada. In hospitality and gaming, education, … and prevent further spread in long-term care homes. In many sectors, including transportation and telecommunications, in …
… Striking HBC Logistics warehouse workers reach tentative agreement June 28, 2022 Share Main … during the past year, when workers continued to provide services without a contract during the pandemic. The … agreement will not be released prior to its ratification by members. A ratification vote will take place Thursday, June …
… Unifor submission to the CRTC July 18, 2016 Share On behalf of … CRTC 2015-134. Unifor represents more than 310,000 members across the country in 20 economic sectors. Unifor … on Phase 2 of its review of basic telecommunications services. Unifor looks forward to the CRTC’s determination …
… Videos from the frontlines: what we’ve learned from Unifor COVID Heroes April 8, 2020 Share Main Image Image Uniformembers working the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis have … keep the rest of us connected with our phone and internet services. She has some great advice on how to cope with …
… Unifor women across Canada mark International Women’s Day March … Main Image Image In an Online Event on March 8, 2022, women members of Unifor from across Canada gathered virtually to … Bill 124 that supresses wages for public sector workers in sectors dominated by women. Atlantic Regional Director Linda …
… Virtual job fair supports IPS workers in Durham Region June 14, 2021 Share Main … The virtual job fair focused on connecting former Uniformembers with regional unionised employers including Sobey’s … in a variety of auto-related jobs including security services, logistics, parts manufacturing, and facilities …
… Through this pandemic, workers will exercise their power September 3, 2020 Share … From transport to telecommunications, and all across the services sector. I hear it every day. Workers feel … workers pass. Over the past week, more than 1,400 Uniformembers in Newfoundland have hit picket lines at …
… Unifor Statement on Persons Day 2020 October 14, 2020 Share Each … face multiple barriers to accessing employment, health services, sexual and reproductive rights, and are also more … of experiencing gender-based violence. Unifor leaders and members continue to mobilize for social justice throughout …
… Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development 14th Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, ON M7A 1T7 Dear … McNaughton, We are writing on behalf of our 163,000 members in … that work in many of Ontario’s sectors deemed as essential services such as health care, mining, retail, forestry and …
… care public October 19, 2023 Share Main Image Image The Unifor Health Care Conference took advantage of the seaside … technologists, administrative and maintenance, food services, sanitation workers and more. Atlantic Regional … workers and first responders. This is what inspired Uniformembers and active paramedics Shaun Taylor and Jill Foster …
… Momentum building to raise work standards and advance equality August 19, 2020 Share … is changing Unifor National President Jerry Dias told members in his opening address to begin Unifor’s … impact of the pandemic, Unifor took action to recalibrate services to members, monitoring developments in our …
… Lana Payne elected Unifor National President August 10, 2022 Share Main Image Image … Today, we move forward. Today and every day, we put our members at the heart of everything we do,” said Payne after … members – both those facing layoff and those in essential services such as retail, warehousing and healthcare who …
… Share On April 28, our heart-felt condolences are extended for the tragic loss of life occurring across the country due … heightened safety concerns of this COVID-19 pandemic. We remember: Leonard Rodriques, Local 40 Mike … workplaces, with many who are continuing to offer essential services, despite the risks to their health and to that of …
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