… to join solidarity rally for stronger labour standards in NAFTA September 21, 2017 Share What: Unifor Solidarity Rally … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, …
… concerned over U.S. tariffs and GM restructuring as new NAFTA signed November 30, 2018 Share November 30, 2018 TORONTO – As the new NAFTA, is signed today, the ongoing tariffs imposed on … American plants are also in jeopardy. As part of the new NAFTA, now called the CUSMA by Canada, Unifor welcomes the …
… workers at a rally for labour rights in Mexico City. “NAFTA may have brought jobs to Mexico, but it did not bring … our unity is a path to justice for every worker affected by NAFTA.” Dias, who is in Mexico City to continue his role as advisor to the Canadian NAFTA negotiating team, will call for higher wages and …
… expressed their solidarity with workers in Mexico that NAFTA has failed. “When the North American Free Trade … Unifor has played an active role in the renegotiation of NAFTA, calling for the agreement to put the needs of workers … to Mexico, brought two busloads of members to the rally. NAFTA has failed to lift Mexican workers out of poverty, as …
… manufacturing jobs as a result of trade deals like NAFTA. The ongoing renegotiation of NAFTA must lead to a new kind of trade, one that puts the … See more at unifor88.ca . To join our fight for a better NAFTA, one that puts workers and communities first please …
… as an opportunity to fix what was wrong with the original NAFTA, Freeland said. Unifor National President Jerry Dias was a consultant to the NAFTA talks, a role that Freeland said was key to the new … said. “We all stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight over NAFTA and 232. You were fighting for your own jobs, of …
… have a significant impact on Canada . It will replace the NAFTA, our most important trade relationship. And all the … deal to weaken content rules fare below provisions in the NAFTA. Few specific details of the TPP have been released. … reduced to just 45% (compared to 62.5% at present under NAFTA). In parts, average content thresholds will be even …
… come amid growing concerns around the effects of NAFTA and free trade policies on workers in Canada, the US … 11, more than 100 people gathered to discuss to discuss NAFTA, CETA and other trade deals. The Bargaining Committee … To get involved in Unifor’s ongoing campaign for #ABetterNAFTA, go to www.unifor.org/nafta … In a vote on August 27, …
… year was held recently in Ingersoll , Ontario to discuss NAFTA and Canada's approach to trade negotiations. It was … year was held recently in Ingersoll , Ontario to discuss NAFTA and Canada's approach to trade negotiations. It was …
… Trump on almost everything he says, he does agree that NAFTA has been a bad deal for working people, and needs to … be renegotiated. “We have a real opportunity to renegotiate NAFTA,” he said. “I believe in trade, but the trade deals we … Trump on almost everything he says, he does agree that NAFTA has been a bad deal for working people, and needs to …
… worked so hard to achieve during the talks to renegotiate NAFTA. Every worker deserves a real voice in their … were watching. Dias said Unifor got involved with the NAFTA renegotiation to ensure the needs of workers in all three NAFTA countries were addressed, and will remain involved in …
… movement must ensure that workers needs are brought to the NAFTA renegotiation table. Dias is in Mexico with Unifor … Director Renaud Gagné to provide advice to the Canadian NAFTA negotiation team during the current round of talks, … movement must ensure that workers needs are brought to the NAFTA renegotiation table. Dias is in Mexico with Unifor …
… Windstream Energy launched a $475-million lawsuit under NAFTA, after Ontario cancelled a series of wind farm … into how to build them properly. Chiodo noted that under NAFTA, Canada has been subject to numerous lawsuits from … Windstream Energy launched a $475-million lawsuit under NAFTA, after Ontario cancelled a series of wind farm …
… firmly opposed in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations, including an expansion of Canada’s … disjointed trade policy that will open Canada up to future NAFTA concessions.” Unifor maintains that proceeding with … firmly opposed in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations, including an expansion of Canada’s …
… standards be immediately addressed at the current round of NAFTA negotiations in Montreal. The union also calls for … workers with impunity for far too long,” said Dias. “NAFTA has to contain protections to stop human rights … standards be immediately addressed at the current round of NAFTA negotiations in Montreal. The union also calls for …
… the Mexican government continued to reject labour reform at NAFTA talks just a few hours away in Mexico City. “I … courage and to do the right thing by accepting the proposed NAFTA labour reforms to guarantee the right to free … the Mexican government continued to reject labour reform at NAFTA talks just a few hours away in Mexico City. “I …
… the path to ratification of a deal to replace the damaging NAFTA trade agreement. “NAFTA has been a train-wreck of a trade deal for 25 years, … the path to ratification of a deal to replace the damaging NAFTA trade agreement. “NAFTA has been a train-wreck of a …
… “The U.S. is now holding tariffs over Canada’s head at the NAFTA table ahead of the next round, which uncoincidentally … captive with the expectation that Canada will pay the NAFTA ransom, except it has no leverage,” said Dias. “The … “The U.S. is now holding tariffs over Canada’s head at the NAFTA table ahead of the next round, which uncoincidentally …
… by pushing back against bad trade deals and tariffs like NAFTA and President Trump's unfair softwood lumber tariffs. … National President, will be in Mexico City for the NAFTA trade talks as the second round of renegotiations are … by pushing back against bad trade deals and tariffs like NAFTA and President Trump's unfair softwood lumber tariffs. …
… has been a leading advocate for worker rights, a fair NAFTA deal and stronger social programs including better … 18: 1:55 p.m. Raymond Bachand, Québec Chief Negotiator for NAFTA To review a full copy of the Convention agenda please … has been a leading advocate for worker rights, a fair NAFTA deal and stronger social programs including better …
… between 1996 and 2014, there were 73 cases filed under NAFTA's ISDS system against Canada, twice as many as either … Ely-Lilly is demanding $500 million in compensation under NAFTA after the company lost its Canadian patents on two … Windstream Energy launched a $475-million lawsuit under NAFTA, after Ontario cancelled a series of wind farm …
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