… of our economy to suit the needs of business, not workers. It was a failed experiment, and needs to be … shift over a generation that put individualism first and foremost - a belief in working strictly for wages, rather … worldview worked hard to dismantle it, convincing policymakers the program was hurting Canada’s productivity …
… Unifor fights to #SaveLocalNews and end harassment March 9, 2018 Share Main Image Image Dozens of Unifor members were honoured for their work at the Canadian Screen Awards, March 6 - 11 in …
… Unifor Response to the Consultation on Strengthening Federally … to the Department of Finance January 2021 Introductory Comments Unifor is pleased to offer the following … during the pandemic and beyond. Our position on public policy needs, including worker support measures relevant to …
… “Save our hospital care:" Health care workers to rally for higher staffing levels and quality patient care February … We are calling on the Ontario government to end its policy of cutting hospital budgets in real terms and to add …
… October recognized as Women’s History Month in Canada November 1, 2018 Share The month of October marks Women’s History Month in Canada. Over the month, Canadians celebrate and … as well as insights on bargaining domestic violence leave policy and program. The Women’s Advocate program is another …
… Unifor marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence … December 6, 1989, and to recognize the continuing struggle for societal equality between women and men. This year, Unifor commemorates the 30 th anniversary of the Montreal …
… Challenges and opportunities in Unifor’s Western Region August 18, 2018 Share Main Image Image Western Regional Director Joie Warnock outlined the region’s key political and …
… Unifor meets with Minister Garneau to review air transportation sector priorities July 10, 2020 Share Main Image … economic recovery.” Unifor members presented Garneau with a policy paper containing several recommendations to preserve …
… against homophobia and transphobia May 12, 2016 Share Unifor calls on everyone to join in recognizing May 17th as the … and queer (LGBTQ) communities and it offers an opportunity to renew and strengthen our commitment to the struggle for justice. Homophobia and transphobia continue to take hold …
… about lack of local programming December 5, 2013 Share Unifor, the union representing staff at most of Canada’s private … Broadcasting Ltd to an early public hearing to account for deep cuts to OMNI’s ethnic programming announced in late … that Rogers might be violating the CRTC Ethnic Broadcasting policy on the level of local programming, even if it was …
… Unifor applauds Nova Scotia for signing on to national child … lowering fees for parents, expanding spots and increasing accessibility to support parents, particularly women, to be … the spring, she labelled the move as a “feminist economic policy.” The pandemic has hit women particularly hard, and …
… the Financial Accountability Office is not institutionally or ideologically wedded to a particular political position. … work in the future—is not able to find a job. In public policy research there is a balance to be struck between … conceptual clarity, on the one hand, and readability and accessibility on the other. I don’t fault the FAO for their …
… Raising $1million for shelter only a start September 27, 2021 Share Main Image … Every year my son and I partner with Halton Women’s Place for a fundraising event that raises huge amounts of money … Women’s Advocate as part of a workplace domestic violence policy. We build on the domestic violence leave that is in …
… result in loss of 9,000 jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador August 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image August 10, 2021 ST. … in the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report would result in the loss of nearly 9,000 jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador if implemented, finds new research. “We’re talking about …
… Unifor calls for strong economic stimulus February 19, 2016 Share OTTAWA , … it remains up to the federal government, through fiscal policy, to put Canadians back to work and get the growth … it remains up to the federal government, through fiscal policy, to put Canadians back to work and get the growth …
… New report says auto at risk with TPP July 8, 2016 Share The … auto parts plants, a new study from the Canadian Centre forPolicy Alternatives concludes. “This report shows that …
… Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau re: Advancing a program for Canada’s fair, resilient and inclusive recovery October … Prime Minister of Canada @email RE: Advancing a program for Canada’s fair, resilient and inclusive recovery Dear … gender-based and worker-centered analysis to guide policy decision-making. Through this past election campaign, …
… and, critically, the health, safety and security of workers. Canada’s slow-moving vaccine rollout has clearly delayed economic re-start efforts, relative to other nations. However, new vaccine … improve access in the near term. As health professionals work to vaccinate a critical mass of residents in the coming …
… Free trade with South Korea a threat March 10, 2014 Share TORONTO , March 10, 2014 /CNW/ - Free trade with South Korea is an unneeded challenge for Canada's auto sector just …
… I am writing to you today about the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). First, I want to thank you for heeding the advice of organizations, including mine, … short time frame is a very challenging undertaking forpolicy-makers and civil servants. That said, we are …
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