Unifor’s Communications Department is here to help journalists covering labour related stories. We also support the work of the national union and locals with media relations, news releases, videos, live events, virtual events, and much more.

As Canada’s largest union in the private sector we have in-house experts who can talk about just about any issue or industry. From directors, local union presidents, and front-line workers, we can provide media contacts from than 20 economic sectors to talk to you. Please reach out to one of the Unifor Communications Department representatives for assistance:

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Kathleen O'Keefe

National Communications Director
Email
Issues
International trade
Media Relations - National President
Sectors
Skilled Trades
Auto
Independent Parts Suppliers

Véronique Figliuzzi

Communications Representative - Québec
Email
Issues
Bargaining
Media Relations
Sectors
Telecommunications
Transportation
Rail
Forestry
Energy
Mining & Smelting
Aerospace
Hospitality Gaming

Haeley DiRisio

National Communications Representative - Atlantic Region
Email
Issues
Bargaining
Media Relations
Sectors
Marine
Fisheries
Shipbuilding
Health Care
Retail

Ian Boyko

National Communications Representative - Western Region
Email
Issues
Energy
Environment
Indigenous workers
Sectors
Forestry
Energy
Mining & Smelting
Forge and Foundry
Warehouse
Hospitality Gaming

Sarah McCue

National Communications Representative
Email
Issues
Bargaining
Government and Democracy
Human Rights
Media Relations
LGBTQ
Sectors
Telecommunications
Hospitality Gaming

David Molenhuis

National Communications Representative
Email
Issues
Bargaining
Media Relations
Sectors
Auto
Independent Parts Suppliers
Aerospace
Speciality Vehicles
Vehicle Services

Hamid Osman

National Communications Representative
Email
Issues
Workers with disABILITY
Sectors
Transportation
Road
Armoured vehicles
School Bus
Taxi
Rail
Education
Retail

Paul Whyte

NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE - ONTARIO
Email
Issues
Bargaining
International trade
Media Relations
Sectors
Health Care

Jenny Yuen

National Communications Representative
Email
Issues
Bargaining
Human Rights
Media Relations
Retired Workers
Workers of colour
Young workers
Sectors
Media
Freelance
Air
Food and Beverage
Processing
General Manufacturing

Melissa Palermo

National Communications Representative
Email
Phone
Issues
Health and Safety
Organizing
Women