ST. JOHN’S—Unifor is expecting swift action from the newly elected Progressive Conservative government to support workers in Newfoundland and Labrador amid serious threats to fishery, forestry, energy and other key sectors.
TORONTO- Unifor’s concerns on the security of Canadian auto jobs were driven home today as Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion to expand production in the United States market, including the shift of Jeep production slated for the Brampton Assembly Plant to an Illinois plant.
OTTAWA – Unifor members at Blue Line Taxi in Ottawa have voted to ratify a new collective agreement, ending a three-week strike that began on September 19, 2025.
“Blue Line Taxi drivers stood shoulder to shoulder throughout this strike,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Their unity and determination on the picket line sent a powerful message to their employer."
TORONTO – Unifor is cautioning the federal government against entering into piecemeal trade negotiations with the U.S. that could weaken Canada’s overall bargaining position and surrender critical leverage before comprehensive agreements are reached in key sectors such as auto and forestry.
WINDSOR – Titan Tool & Die workers, who have been locked out for two months, voted unanimously today to support their bargaining committee’s decision to reject a company contract offer that demanded deep concessions on wages, pensions, and retirement benefits.
“After locking these workers out on the street, the company thinks they’ve beaten them down to the point where they will accept concessions on every major front. Titan Tool & Die has seriously underestimated our members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
BRAMPTON – Hundreds of Unifor members and community supporters rallied today, sending a powerful message to oppose U.S. trade attacks, protect auto industry jobs in Brampton, and demand stronger protections for Canadian workers.
“We’re in the biggest crisis our country has ever faced and the only way through it is working people coming together, working with every political leader we can to make sure we are protecting every single Canadian job,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) at Munro Academy ratified their first collective agreement today, securing the 40-hour workweeks they stood in solidarity to achieve after more than three weeks on strike.
BRAMPTON–Hundreds of Unifor members and community supporters will gather on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Protect Canadian Jobs rally in Brampton, Ontario, to demand action against U.S. trade attacks and to defend Canadian workers.
TORONTO – Unifor says Canada must fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff proclamation targeting Canadian softwood lumber, furniture and cabinetry exports, warning that the move will devastate thousands of workers and communities already battered by years of unfair trade action.
KAPUSKASING, Ont.—Unifor is urging the federal government to provide funding and support to Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ont. to prevent a permanent curtailment that will lead to widespread job loss across Northeastern Ontario.
TILBURY, Ont.— Unifor members at Hudson Manor Retirement Residence will hold an information picket tomorrow to demand the employer return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair collective agreement.
The Unifor Local 1941 members have been working without a new contract for almost two years, 20 months, with many members earning as little as $18.50 per hour.
TORONTO- Unifor is urging the federal government to maintain its 100% surtax on electric vehicles imported from China, warning that lifting the measure would deal a devastating blow to Canada’s auto industry at a time of unprecedented crisis.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) at Munro Academy Early Learning Centre in Sydney Mines, N.S. mark two school weeks on the picket line, showing no signs of backing down from the demand for fairness and with huge support from parents.
DUNCAN, B.C.— After more than seven long months of rallies and standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the picket line, Unifor is beginning the return-to-work process with Transdev after the two sides agreed to abide by the provincial mediator’s upcoming recommendations, ending the strike today.
“We thank our members for standing up for what they believed in and fighting for fairness for transit drivers across the system,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Hot Docs, Unifor, the Ageless International Film Festival, and the National Film Board of Canada Present the 40th Anniversary Screening of Final Offer at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
“One of the most compelling documentaries ever made in this country.” -- Cinema Canada
ST. JOHN’S—Unifor members in Newfoundland and Labrador are knocking on doors and calling fellow members to discuss important issues and to encourage workers to vote in the provincial election on October 14.
TORONTO—Unifor’s Media Action Plan launched its hard-hitting Fact Checked campaign today with social media, TV and newspaper spots to bring attention to the fight against misinformation.
“The Canadian news media remains under attack, and all of us are bearing the brunt of this upheaval. When journalists are silenced, truth is silenced, and when trust in media is eroded, misinformation fills the void,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
TORONTO—Unifor Media Action Plan will launch the new Fact Checked campaign, to combat misinformation and support Canadian journalism.
“News media in Canada is under threat,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Attacks on journalistic integrity are fuel distrust in a time of radical disinformation This campaign shines a spotlight on the urgent need to protect responsible reporting though high-quality, fact-checked news.”
WINDSOR, ONTARIO— Aujourd’hui, le 13 septembre 2025, les membres d’Unifor à First Student Canada à Windsor ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective de trois ans avec leur employeur dans le secteur des autobus scolaires, entente qui prévoit une augmentation salariale de 13 % pendant la durée du contrat.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—Parents of children who attend Munro Academy Early Learning Centre (MAELC) will march to the Unifor Local 4600 picket line at 2 School Street in Sydney Mines, N.S. to show their support for the Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) on strike for fair pay.
SURREY—Unifor members from across Metro Vancouver will show support for the Local 3000 members on strike at the Sheraton Guildford with a lunch-hour rally.
“Hospitality workers are not disposable. Workers at the Sheraton Guildford are fighting for fairness at work,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director.
WINDSOR— Unifor members and local and national leaders joined supporters for a rally today outside Titan Tool & Die in Windsor after the company escalated its lockout of the plant’s veteran workers, removing equipment and raw materials from its Canadian facility, a move the union says signals production shifting to the U.S.
TORONTO—Today, Unifor confirmed plans that Stellantis will return the Windsor Assembly Plant to a three shift operation in the first quarter of 2026 and that General Motors has delayed plans to cut the third shift at the Oshawa Assembly Plant until at least January 30, 2026, validating the union’s efforts to pressure government and corporate decision-makers to protect Canadian jobs in the country’s vitally important auto sector.
WINDSOR, ONT.— First Student Canada has served Unifor with formal notice that they will lock out members next Monday, Sept. 15 at 12:01 a.m.
“We will not be intimidated by this company’s bullying tactics,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Our members will not accept an offer that underpays and undermines them.”
In its letter, the company also made it clear that benefits for the drivers will be suspended at the same time. The outstanding issue is drivers’ wages.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—Unifor Local 4600 members at Munro Academy set up their picket line at 7:00 a.m. this morning outside the Sydney Mines, N.S. day care after last efforts over the weekend failed to convince the employer to agree to a 40-hour per week schedule
TORONTO—The federal government's decision to introduce biofuel production incentives is a significant step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and securing Canadian jobs, says Unifor.
TORONTO– Federal government measures announced today to support workers and sectors hit hardest by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions include positive steps, but stronger action is still needed to protect workers and build resilient industries says Unifor.
DUNCAN, B.C.— After Transdev workers rejected the employer’s tentative offers that failed to close the wage gap in Victoria last month, Unifor is pleased to learn that Vince Ready has been appointed today as a new special mediator in the Transdev dispute.
The union, which represents Transdev transit operators, cleaners and mechanics in Cowichan Valley B.C. at Local 114 and HandyDART accessible transit operators at Local 333-BC, is looking forward to working with Ready, who has extensive knowledge and experience with prior transit strikes.
SYDNEY MINES, N.S.—A group of 23 women Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) at Munro Academy Early Learning Centre (MAELC) in Sydney Mines, N.S. are imploring their employer to agree to full-time hours to avoid a strike on Monday, September 8.
