… 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 attitude," said Brian Murphy , UniforNational Servicing Representative for the workplace. The …
… Forestry workers find strong support from municipal leaders … said Ian Hutchison, Atlantic Regional Chair and forestry member in Saint John, New Brunswick. “Mayors and councillors … “We have to fight back against the aggressive cuts to services at the provincial level by conservative premiers in …
… Labour Action Centre opens to support former Syncreon workers November 25, 2022 Share Main … The Centre will assist the almost 300 Unifor Local 195 members who lost their jobs when Syncreon closed last month, … “We welcome the extension of funding to maintain the vital services that the Labour Action Centre delivers to our …
… Transcontinental abandons Manitoba workers during pandemic September 24, 2020 Share September … quarter alone and that’s during the pandemic,” said UniforNational President Jerry Dias. “This is a company that took … Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. The workers, members of Unifor Local 191, print magazines and flyers at …
… Transcontinental abandons Manitoba workers during pandemic September 25, 2020 Share September … quarter alone and that’s during the pandemic,” said UniforNational President Jerry Dias. “This is a company that took … Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. The workers, members of Unifor Local 191, print magazines and flyers at …
… local jobs and millions from municipal budgets in exchange for a plan to let a hundred casinos open and take their … operators like Great Canadian, which employs around 3,000 members of Unifor. Bricks-and-mortar casinos have been among … significant revenues to local municipal budgets forservices people need such as education and healthcare. If …
… Aviation sector gets boost, but needs more to really soar May 7, 2021 … They have also provided funding to maintain essential air services northern communities. The LEEFF program included … Prior to the pandemic, Unifor had approximately 16,500 members working in the air transportation sector, including …
… Black History Month: Uniformembers speak on activism Week 1 February … Jackie McIntosh, Senior ENG Editor at CTV News Channel and National News is an activist and Vice-Chairperson for the …
… Image In a panel discussion on Zoom , U.S. and Canadian workers discussed how many of the same systemic problems of … Canada emceed the event. Vice President Local 6001 and member of Unifor Quebec Safety and Environment Committee … of Canada's economic model and how it funds social services. He said the personal protective equipment (PPE) …
… Unifor leadership pledges to mobilize during national town hall … privatization, instead of protecting and expanding public services. “We believe that health care jobs can be good … with the federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos and members and leadership of Unifor, he mentioned the public …
… and Metis peoples this National Indigenous Peoples Day, Unifor is committed to using its bargaining power, mobilizing … girls and two-spirited people. Like most Canadians, Uniformembers were horrified by the announcement that the remains … The slogan “Every Child Matters” is a call to reform social services that have historically treated Indigenous children …
… milestone September 25, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –Today, Halton Women’s Place recognized Unifor … Women’s Place and similar organizations to provide the services needed to assist women and children escape and … a difference in the lives of so many.” Dias is a board member of Halton Women’s Place, the only shelter in Halton …
… Unifor local retiree chapters celebrate Labour Day in solidarity … bus rides on Labour Day morning – Sept. 4, 2023 – so that members could participate in the town’s parade, head to a … on federal pension legislation, cutting fees for medical services, the United Nations’ Principles for Older Persons, …
… Main Image Image The global pandemic and its impact on workers lives and livelihoods, the urgency to organize for a … at recent global union executive meetings of the International Transport Federation (ITF) and IndustriAll . Unifor … with both global unions. National President Jerry Dias is a member of the executive committee of IndustriAll and …
… health care January 10, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO —The Ontario Minister of Health was briefed on Bill … on workers’ rights. Unifor represents approximately 18,155 members’ working in health care, education and social services sectors across Ontario who are affected by Bill …
… Unifor speaks with Mayor Clarke to avoid labour upset ahead of … union rights without any discussion," said Linda MacNeil , National Representative for Unifor. "This could also impact … and Paperworkers unions merged. With more than 305,000 members, Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private …
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