… Unifor MWF 1 ratifies agreement with Irving Shipbuilding January 18, 2023 Share Main Image Image HALIFAX - Members of Unifor MWF 1 ratified a new four-and-a-half year … now, the Racial Justice Advocate,” said Jennifer Murray, Atlantic Regional Director. “Uniformembers have been …
… Unions file for conciliation after talks with NS Health and IWK break … the province. “We are most focused on supporting these members’ concerns about their working conditions and helping … are just as integral to the operation of our health care services and need to be respected for the essential work …
… Unifor rally and BBQ supports Tandus Carpet workers facing plant … Main Image Image TRURO, Nova Scotia – Unifor leadership and members hosted a rally and BBQ at Tandus Carpets in Truro on … loyalty and dedicated service and work,” said Lana Payne, Atlantic Regional Director. “Not only have they refused to …
… Profit Doesn’t Care: Unifor rallies during federal funding negotiations February 8, … to demand that people are put ahead of profits. Uniformembers from health care and many other sectors united in … underfund hospitals. Murray cited examples of paramedic services forced to wait hours before transferring care and …
… Dias as its first national president August 31, 2013 Share TORONTO , Aug. 31, 2013 /CNW/ - The Unifor founding … this morning, as the more than 3,500 delegates, formerly members of the Canadian Auto Workers union and the … the union's first National Executive Board: Lana Payne , Atlantic Director; Katha Fortier , Ontario Director; Scott …
… Experienced Mediator appointed in D-J Composites lockout October 27, 2017 … October 27, 2017 After 313 days of a lockout of Uniformembers in Gander, NL, an experienced independent mediator … provincial labour department has provided conciliation services since August. “This is an excellent opportunity to …
… 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 … and address challenges in their workplaces, communities and regions. The theme of the event was “Women are Unstoppable: …
… Unifor Ontario Council Calls for National Energy and … and refining, and greater use of Canadian-made inputs and services; and the completion of a Canada-wide energy grid. … (Unifor Western Director), and Unifor National Executive member Angela Adams (Secretary-Treasurer of Unifor Local …
… Unifor statement on two years of the COVID-19 pandemic March 10, … our union strived to put the health and safety of our members – and all working people – at the heart of our … the provinces. Canada must ensure these essential public services can withstand future crises. Fight for an inclusive …
… Unifor Defends NS Health Care Members December 18, 2014 Share … could remain proud Uniformembers,” said Lana Payne, Atlantic regional director. It was also about finding a …
… past month, and I have heard myself from hundreds of Uniformembers who are fearful of your government’s attempt to … members of our communities and people who rely on public services, including children and workers. Good public policy …
… Uniformembers mark Orange Shirt Day with donations to … museum as part of this year’s Orange Shirt Day. Unifor’s Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and B.C. Regional … government calling for an end to the inequalities in public services for Indigenous children, youth and families. For …
… Locked-out Newfoundland workers confront cabinet ministers April 3, 2018 Share On … a lock-out of 31 aerospace workers at DJ Composites, Uniformembers confronted two provincial cabinet ministers as they … John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, who also promised workers he would talk to the …
… Unifor statement on leaked majority US Supreme Court opinion to … Just last year, a motion was put forward by a Conservative Member of Parliament to amend the criminal code to chip away … here in Canada, we still struggle with access to abortion services in many regions . We have our own battles to …
… Unifor plans to fight back N.S. wage restraint law December 4, … Local Unifor leaders who work in health care and community services met in Halifax and Sydney on Nov. 28 and 29, 2017, … thousands of modest income earners, many of whom are Uniformembers in workplaces such as nursing and group homes. And …
… Nova Scotia Health Care Workers Accept Tentative Agreement July 14, 2021 Share Main … to ratify a new collective agreement. 82 per cent of the members who voted cast their ballot to accept the agreement, … on to keep and attract healthcare workers to provide vital services to Nova Scotians.” “Even though we realize there …
… Telecommunications Sector Profile File File Download the Telecommunications Sector … total 1,582kt +55.4% 0.25% Union Coverage Rate 31% UniforMembers in the Industry 26,000 Share of Total Unifor … the changing ownership landscape of companies, access to services for Canadians, contracting out and offshoring work, …
… Unifor Regional Directors’ letter to Premiers regarding the … concern our union has for the health and well-being of our membership cannot be overstated. Many in the hospitality, … due to illness); Waive all fees for registration or other services at all health institutions including any planned …
… D-J Composites Inc. locks workers out days before Christmas December 20, 2016 Share … company owned by a U.S. firm, locked out its employees, members of Unifor local 597 late Monday evening. "The … with this lock-out just days before the holidays." Unifor's Atlantic Regional Director Lana Payne said "Uniformembers …
… Unifor and affected Nova Scotia unions seek official status to … 2017 Share Unions in Nova Scotia announced a plan to defend members’ rights through applications for party status in the … August 22, the government referred a portion of the Public Services Sustainability Act, otherwise known as Bill 148, to …
… Main Image Image By Lana Payne, Atlantic Regional Director, an abridged version appeared in the Pictou Advocate, … people who work at the mill, the vast majority of whom are members of Unifor, Canada and Nova Scotia’s largest private … the province’s tax base, supporting schools and health care services, boosting retail sales and contributing to …
… Acute care workers ratify mediation-arbitration agreement May 18, 2018 … bargaining committee for Unifor is pleased to announce that members have voted to 92 per cent to ratify an agreement … and retiree benefits for the Health Care, Nursing, Support Services, and Administrative Professionals employed in …
News
Accessibility
Documents can be requested in alternative/accessible formats by emailing communications@unifor.org