… Forestry Workers’ Summit unites workers in effort to … VICTORIA —Rank-and-file forestry workers, union leaders, policymakers, and researchers gathered to hash out solutions … worker after worker shared dire reports about the future of the industry if fibre supply continued to dwindle. …
… Unifor welcomes new plans for beleaguered B.C. forestry sector … than 23,000 nationwide. The union advocates forforestrypolicy that protects good jobs, prioritizes value-add …
… New Resolute collective agreements covering 2,000 workers June 9, 2014 Share Main Image Image With new … collective agreements covering 2,000 workers at Resolute Forestry Products' 11 locations across Ontario and Quebec - … a workable plan. To develop a successful national forestrypolicy, the federal government must bring together business, …
… Letter to Premier Stephen McNeil re: Pictou County Needs Forestry September 27, 2019 Share Premier Stephen McNeil … You can read the full resolution as part of our forestrypolicy document on our website . Pictou County Council will …
… Forestry workers find strong support from municipal leaders … at FCM June 3, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor brought forestry workers from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, … and sustainable harvest levels. “Forestry has a bright future and can be a key player in greening our economy and …
… Workers excluded from Quebec government’s forestry … which can only inhibit the development of a comprehensive policy for forests. The four unions are calling for an …
… After decades of exploitation and inaction, we need to get forestry right in B.C. December 6, 2021 Share Main Image … half measures, and ‘talk and log’ politics, B.C.’s forestrypolicy is at a crossroads. Forestrypolicy is complex and …
… Unifor to target Resolute in Eastern pulp and paper bargaining … and paper industry in Eastern Canada by selecting Resolute Forestry Products as the target company. Members at the Pulp and Paper Wage Policy Conference, held in Montreal on March 23 and 24, …
… Unifor welcomes major investments in Crofton mill January 20, … in Crofton. “This is welcomed news for Vancouver Island forestry workers, their families and their communities,” … this community. This mill has a great history and a bright future,” said Travis Gregson, president of Unifor Local …
… Resolute contract ratification sets stage for next steps May 26, 2014 Share TORONTO , May 26, 2014 … Dias said. "It is now time to concentrate on a national forestry sectorpolicy to ensure continued prosperity for this important …
… Submission to Nova Scotia Environment Re: Northern Pulp Replacement Effluent Treatment Facility Project … Project, an essential development for the future of forestry in Nova Scotia. Unifor proudly represents 230 … Forestry Act , and continues to modernize and improve on policy and regulation through the Nova Scotia Code of Forest …
… Resolute Negotiations to create a positive future April 25, 2014 Share MONTRÉAL, April 25, 2014 /CNW/ - … to renew nineteen collective agreements between Resolute Forest Products and Unifor began on Tuesday April 22 , … smart and innovative policies that will promote a thriving forestry sector, secure needed capital investments, ensure …
… Canada’s economy. Half a trillion dollars in goods are exported each year from Canada to nations around the world, not … industries such as manufacturing, resources, forestry and logistics – industries that continue to be key … fluctuations, tariff levels and other trade and investment policy implications. However, as the provisions of bilateral …
… Workers’ voices must be amplified following PEI election … Unifor represents workers in the telecommunications, forestry, food manufacturing, air and marine transport … and strives to create progressive change for a better future. For media inquiries, contact: Unifor National …
… headwinds April 16, 2024 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA –Unifor recognizes the federal government for delivering a budget … rolling stock, targeted supports for workers in Canada’s forestry sector and disclosure by telecommunications … “Unifor will continue to fight for strong industrial policy and for the government to deliver on a long-standing …
… Image As Canada’s largest union in the private sector, Unifor is the leading union and in several economic … value-added resource manufacturing industries (including, forestry, metals and mining, and petroleum products). • … last decade has been the near complete failure of federal policy leadership, a period in which more than 450,000 …
… 23, 2020 Share Main Image Image September 23, 2020 TORONTO – In the upcoming Throne Speech, Unifor seeks policy priorities to address the health and economic impacts … critical sectors such as auto, aerospace, shipbuilding and forestry, along with client services and customer support …
… Unifor Submission on Bill C-50: the Canadian Sustainable Jobs … as the primary mechanism for stakeholder input into the policymaking process. As you are well aware, there are many … of our highly integrated economy – including energy, forestry, mining, manufacturing and transportation – can …
… Unifor welcomes economic and social pandemic support in Throne … vehicles in Oakville,” said Dias. “EV is the way of the future and it’s key that Canada attract investment now to … critical sectors such as auto, aerospace, shipbuilding and forestry and continues to seek support for oil and gas …
… Industrial Policy for a Thriving Canadian Economy: Unifor’s … our economy and create the good, sustainable jobs of the future.” The union recommends implementing robust public … sectors, such as auto and manufacturing, energy, mining, forestry, transit, and transportation. Protecting forestry …
… Canadian Council kicks off Unifor’s 10-year anniversary celebrations August 18, 2023 Share … born not to sit on the sidelines while others decided our future and our fate. It was born to bring about a new … to join our movement.” He also spoke proudly about the forestry firefighters in Quebec, who joined Unifor this …
… Federal Policy Demands (revised) File File covid_fed_policy_demands_en_20200611.pdf Unifor position on public policy needs, worker support measures … including seasonal workers, such as in the fishing and forestry sectors, who have no work to return to. The …
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