… Protecting workers dominated B.C. Regional Council November 4, 2017 Share Unifor activists in B.C. are united in their fight to … at B.C. Regional Council. “Our job as a union is to take action, speak out, and take to the streets to make our …
… 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 … To chart the next two years, the OFL put forward an Action Plan that will continue to be discussed and debated …
… 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 … important ideas surfaced from progressive parties. Unifor believes there is fertile ground for a more …
… Health and Safety Conference tackles foundational workplace issues October 6, 2022 Share Main Image Image More … health and safety representatives and leaders gathered at Unifor’s Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ont., for … share what we’ve learned and figure out what policies and actions will continue to improve workers’ lives in this new …
… Act’ April 13, 2021 Share Main Image Image April 13, 2021 TORONTO – New amendments to the already draconian Bill 254 … and organizing in the province,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “He may be scared of what workers … members, both at the bargaining table and through political action. Political advertising is one significant way in …
… in January with the employers, the Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Hospital, and another 12 days of bargaining … requires it to be in place before a strike or job action can happen. The committees representing … in health care. For more information, please contact Unifor bargaining committee members: Susan Gill, National …
… day we benefit from the labour of thousands of essential workers who give large proportions of their lives to provide … of these workers die on the job. This year, we remember Unifor members: Harvarinder Singh Powar, Local 101R Dan … We need to tell our elected politicians that we want action and we intend to support only those who will give us …
… Unifor members mark International Women’s Day; honour Loretta … city streets calling for equality, justice and political action. Every day, every week and every year to come, our … to come, our actions are building a more equal world. … Unifor members mark International Women’s Day; honour …
… Unifor actively advising on federal COVID-19 policies June 3, 2020 Share Main Image Image Unifor has continued to engage and advise on federal … carnage of the industry” while calling Waugh out on lack of action by the previous Conservative government. Dias …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women November 14, 2013 Share Main Image Image Julie White, Unifor Women’s Director The United Nations International Day … non-unionized workers in our country. But through our union actions and activities we can and are making a difference …
… Letter to PM Trudeau: The need for universal pharmacare is URGENT November 24, 2020 Share … for you to demonstrate this commitment through concrete action. We are calling on you to clarify these commitments … Canadian Labour Congress Jerry Dias President, Unifor Danyaal Raza Chair, Canadian Doctors for Medicare …
… 3, 2020 Share Main Image Image February 3, 2020 REGINA - Unifor is ready to bargain a fair deal to end the 60-day lockout … to spend on this dispute, so they will continue to take action with support from union members across Canada,” said …
… Future: Will Privatization Derail the Dreams of Young Workers at VIA Rail? January 19, 2024 Share Main Image Image … serves as a Senior Service Attendant and active member of Unifor National Council 4000. His journey from childhood … much did sound cool! But I was six, so nothing was really actionable at that point. Flash forward 16 years and a …
… Trading away the potential for stronger labour rights July 10, 2018 Share Main Image … anything less than ironclad commitments embedded in these action plans are very difficult to monitor and enforce. … it progressive. Lana Payne is the Atlantic director forUnifor. This column was originally published in The …
… Racial Justice Forums build a toolkit for tackling racism in workplaces … need not only one voice – but many, from all walks of life. Unifor, committed to uniting, learning and supporting each … forums are a part of the federal government’s Anti-Racism Action Program grant in 2020 that Unifor was accepted for. …
… COVID-19 pandemic continues to create an unfair burden on working people all over the world. As a trade union, we know … build back a green economy and have recognized this in our Unifor Build Back Better campaign . We are committed to … today. The panel will seek to envision what labour climate action looks like now and for future generations. Register …
… Letter to Labour Minister McNaughton on use of scabs at Unifor strike at HBC Logistics June 24, 2022 Share Main Image … industry has locked out employees or in the case of strike action. We continue to push to have this much-needed …
… Members wrestle with rising hate in communities and workplaces at Pride Conference May 2, 2023 Share Main Image Image Unifor members battled with a steep and destabilizing … Fight.” Fae Johnstone – the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action and a trans activist – told fellow panelists Paul …
… Sarnia long-term care workers call for community support December 15, 2021 Share … community for support on Wednesday as part of escalating actions across southwestern Ontario after talks with … in which residents could interact with their families,” Unifor Ontario Regional Director Naureen Rizvi told the …
… May Day marked with workers’ stories May 3, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor marked May Day this past weekend with stories from … even in the midst of the worst situations – and collective action can do that.” Feurer told the story of the Haymarket …
… Share On April 28, our heart-felt condolences are extended for the tragic loss of life occurring across the country due … are not only related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our Unifor members are exposed to many workplace hazards and as … usually take place, we want to build a day of ‘virtual’ action on Wednesday, April 28 th , 2021. Observe a minute of …
… Nations designated this day to draw attention to the important contribution of seniors and to changing demographics: … on public issues and concerns, to mobilize for change and action and to celebrate achievements. The overall umbrella … to have a functioning society,” says Les MacDonald Chair Unifor Retired Workers Council and Unifor National Executive …
… Unifor statement on two years of the COVID-19 pandemic March 10, … or eliminate vaccine and public gathering restrictions. Unifor is cautiously hopeful that this marks the beginning … workers, both at the bargaining table and through political action. Defend public health agencies and call for greater …
… Helping workers means more than money for severance and tuition … April 21 to winterize the facility. The rest of the 230 Unifor members at Northern Pulp walked through the mill’s … Scotia Legislature, stood there, with Unifor, to demand action on Northern Pulp and respect from their Premier. …
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