… CRTC report calls foraction to strengthen Canadian culture May 31, 2018 Share May … a big step in the right direction,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “If Netflix, Google and Facebook …
… Canada’s Airport woes need solutions not finger pointing September 19, … but most are unwilling to do anything about it. Without action, workers and travellers will continue to face an … and get the industry moving again. You can read more about Unifor’s advocacy on this topic here , here and here . …
… Google now May 4, 2020 Share Main Image Image Canada’s news organizations are in mortal peril, and it’s time for the … to do so, and they don’t pay a cent for it. Their actions have been one of the main causes of carnage in the … are acting. What is Canada waiting for? Five years ago, Unifor started a #savelocalnews campaign. As part of that …
… of U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum suppliers On behalf of Unifor’s members in the aluminum industry, I am writing to you to express our outrage over the totally unwarranted actions taken by the United States. The U.S. is threatening …
… ruse May 31, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column from Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Daniel Bernhard, … Fall. With an election on the horizon, that likely means no action can be expected until 2022 at the earliest. Desperate …
… Season's Greetings from Unifor's Leadership December 18, 2020 Share Main Image Image … It was a loud wake up call, prompting government action on a range of issues such as income security and …
… Fighting for good retail jobs is long overdue November 6, 2020 Share Main Image Image Jerry Dias, Unifor National President The 1400-worker strike in … the job in a national day of protest. Whatever the way, action is needed. For Canada’s retail workers, it’s long …
… Action to stop ‘bandit taxis’ gaining attention December 9, … political parties at the Ontario Legislature are looking for ways to remove unsafe, unlicensed taxi outfits from Ontario roads. Unifor Ontario Regional Director Katha Fortier led a …
… Ontario election March 29, 2022 Share Main Image Image More than 120 Ontario long-term care workers showed … solidarity in Toronto – March 24 to 25, 2022 – during Unifor’s Long Term Care Bargaining conference. “While … election. “This premier talks a big game with little to no action,” said Mehra. “Health care workers need a government …
… Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of … August 19, 2023 Share Main Image Image The second day of Unifor’s Canadian Council recognized striking and locked-out … at least one gender neutral bathroom in schools, as a distraction from the ongoing health care and affordability crisis …
… Unifor signs open letter condemning Alberta's anti-trans … Trafficking & Exploitation Services System TRAPs mtl Unifor West Coast LEAF Women of the Métis Nation / Les … Women Transforming Cities The Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) Women's Network PEI Women's Shelters …
… Response to the Report of the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory December 10, … to provide them with basic employment rights is one that Unifor clearly supports, but only if these workers have the … to be the party of the working people. In that respect, actions are more important than words. We urge you to be far …
… De Havilland workers continue strike action at Downsview August 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image … when necessary, gone on strike together,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President who started his career at the …
… Ontario must better protect workers from the crisis that lays ahead January 13, 2021 … are outraged and frightened at the seeming lack of tangible action offered. Ontario’s workers heard loud and clear that … different. You must step up and protect Ontario’s workers. Unifor members in retail and warehousing, manufacturing, in …
… Torstar sale shows the depth of crisis in media May 27, 2020 … from the federal government has been promised and promised. Unifor has led the fight to get this important aid in place, … to get the Internet giants to pay up. France is taking action, as are other countries around the world. No more …
… Bill 124 Charter challenge is heard in Ontario Superior Court September 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image Bill 124 … fought back against this wage suppression through direct action, lobbying, sharing personal experiences, and now … you must repeal Bill 124 and stop attacking workers. #Unifor #Bill124 “The government of Ontario can repeal the …
… to the Prime Minister Re: Improving access to COVID-19 supports June 4, 2021 Share Main Image Image June 3, 2021 The … built into the framework will almost certainly delay action in light of the magnitude of the crisis we face and … Sincerely, LANA PAYNE, National Secretary-Treasurer, Unifor FRAN ÇOIS LAPORTE, President, Teamsters Canada On …
… Unifor leadership pledges to mobilize during national town hall … the nearest children’s hospital, the IWK in Halifax, N.S. Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray somberly … its health care members to continue developing campaign actions to move provincial and federal governments closer to …
… Unifor sisters attend the United Nations Commission on the … March 16, 2023 Share Main Image Image A delegation of five Unifor women were honoured to represent Unifor as delegates … Lawrence, and Representative from Unifor Quebec’s Comite d’action feministe Nathalie Lapointe. Listen to them each …
… Unifor plays key role at 2022 World Social Forum May 4, 2022 Share Main Image Image Unifor is taking an important role at the World Social … Unifor also attended meetings of the Mexican Workers Rights Action project to hear about the last six months and plans …
… Voices from the Picket Line: Case Study 1: Co-op Refinery & Unifor Local 594 May 10, 2021 Share Main Image Image Case Study … anti-scab legislation here: https://www.unifor.org/en/take-action/campaigns/anti-scab-legislation-now Can you talk …
… Unifor calls for emergency support for workers affected by … part to the “material negative economic shock” of COVID-19. Unifor represents 315,000 workers, in every major industrial … with provinces on various supports for workers, including actions to: Waive the standard one-week waiting period for …
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