… Unifor-funded IBJ fellowship fuels recipient’s investigative … to provide quality, fact-based journalism can only benefit Canadian society.” Poncana worked on a long-term project about the infrastructure gap experienced by Indigenous …
… CRTC misses the mark January 29, 2015 Share TORONTO , Jan. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - This morning's announcements … have made the situation even worse. "Motherhood statements about the importance of local TV news do nothing to address … changes confronting our broadcasters today," said Unifor Media Director Howard Law . "We had hoped to hear an …
… Federal Budget investment in passenger rail supports Unifor’s rail service vision May 7, 2024 Share Main Image … under Infrastructure Canada, raises critical questions about future privatization. “The government should …
… 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 … experiences Cinder vulnerably shared with delegates – lies about drag performers delivering sexual content to youth, …
… Rally on Parliament Hill for public health care February 13, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor members and leadership joined hundreds on Parliament … Benoit, President of Local 2107. “Today's rally isn't just about voicing our concerns; it's about advocating for a …
… Main Image Image This year the annual United Nations’ World Water Day comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. … concern for day-to-day health, but it also raises concerns about preventing the spread of COVID-19 among communities … done to partner with Shoal Lake First Nations in Manitoba. Unifor’s CanadianCommunityFund donated $140,000 to support …
… Unifor calls for stronger measures to combat human … survivors: Educate yourself and raise awareness: Learn about the signs of human trafficking and how it manifests in … human trafficking or think someone else may be, contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010 or …
… elements to grow and strengthen an economy that helps working people and their families, more could have been done, says Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “It is encouraging to … will continue to play a strong role in any discussion about the future of Canadian media, including the budget …
… 1,300 layoffs and closure of 6 radio stations a deep cut for local news June 14, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Unifor is deeply concerned and outraged about today’s announcement from Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. …
… revenue, upending the traditional funding models that supported newspaper publishing and broadcast TV. At the same … and more stable funding model for Canada’s media outlets. Unifor media members and leadership fought hard for these … confronting harassment in journalism. For more information about supporting the fight to save local news, head to the …
… Need to save Canadian media takes on more urgency at annual conference May 26, 2019 Share Main … take action to keep journalists and media workers working. Unifor National President Jerry Dias told members they have … for the American Journalism Project . Alcorn spoke about the successes and challenges of non-profit news …
… the same thing happens. After the hugs and handshakes, or maybe elbow bumps, we get down to the real business … lives since the last time we were together, sharing news about our families and the latest on what’s happening in our … Canadian stories. Randy Kitt is the director of media at Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union. Hide Image on …
… Image In a panel discussion on Zoom , U.S. and Canadian workers discussed how many of the same systemic problems of … emceed the event. Vice President Local 6001 and member of Unifor Quebec Safety and Environment Committee Raymond … Council Chair and Local 2200 member Leanne Marsh talked about the intersection of the clean water crisis in …
… media landscape February 16, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor National President Lana Payne spoke at the House of … Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Feb. 15, 2024 about job cuts in the media sector, shrinking newsrooms and …
… World News Day means fighting for journalists’ rights and … and more stable funding model for Canada’s media outlets. Unifor media members and leadership fought hard for these … We are at a crossroads. It is no longer enough to talk about the importance of news, now is the time to fight for …
… Unifor donates $500,000 to Canadian Red Cross Hurricane Fiona response September 28, … Statement on Hurricane Fiona’s Devastation and see more about the damage felt by FFAW-Unifor inshore fish harvesters …
… Loss of local sports a symbol of wider problem February 6, 2017 Share The … of the crisis facing media outlets across this country, Unifor says. "People turn to their local news to see their … from across Canada to Ottawa last week to meet with MPs about the need for a new funding model for media and the …
… Unifor Final Submission on The Path Forward – Working … regulatory framework regarding contributions to support Canadian and Indigenous content File File Unifor reply_BNOC … should be required to disclose basic information about their own operations, and the distribution amounts …
… Canada needs the Good Jobs Summit: Stanford December 9, 2013 Share The Unifor Good Jobs Summit will be one of the defining events … building support for the event and talking to Canadians about how to build an economy that offers young people …