… Aboriginal and Workers of Colour conference embraces … Nation joined in for the meal, the first of its kind forUnifor. The conference was planned to coincide with National … networking opportunities and challenging discussions about reconciliation and justice in workplaces, within the …
… Unifor Energy Council delegates gather to plan national … Share Main Image Image Unifor representatives from energy locals in Newfoundland & Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, … President Jerry Dias was present to speak to delegates about the importance of energy jobs to communities across …
… Unifor funds international Indigenous energy collaboration February 13, 2019 Share VICTORIA — Unifor’s Social Justice Fund donated … members are proud to contribute to an important dialogue about energy independence in the Araucanía region of Chile,” …
… Unifor Submission to the 2022 Federal Budget Consultation … August 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image Download the PDF AboutUniforUnifor is Canada’s largest private sector union … the Advisory Council on the Implementation of Pharmacare in 2019. However, we still have not seen any concrete movement …
… $100k retirement packages for Domtar Woodlands employees February 19, 2019 Share Domtar and Unifor have just negotiated $100,000 early retirement … packages and up to $50,000 in moving allowances forabout two dozen Woodlands employees near Ear Falls. …
… are achieved through bargaining, trough the dedicated work of local union executives and committees, and through … in communities across the country. “I was proud to join Unifor members in Toronto at the Pride festival,” said Jerry … it.” “To those members, and to anyone else who is curious about Pride, orabout your own identity, come out to an …
… Nova Scotia Local Union Forum builds the union January 30, 2019 Share Main Image Image Some 120 local Unifor leaders and activists met in Halifax recently to learn about the latest on effective anti-harassment workplace …
… Members keen for more knowledge of EI and CPP programs May 2, 2019 Share … Main Image Image From April 26-28, members gathered at the Unifor Family Education Centre to learn more about Employment Insurance (EI) and the Canada Pension Plan …
… Unifor publishes new video on what’s at stake for Crown … of the work they do, Crown workers have released a video about bargaining and what it means to the rank-and-file members of Locals 1S, 2S, 649, and 820. “I was in Regina to open …
… Black History Month 2019 February 27, 2019 Share Main Image Image … members and celebrate how they have and continue to resist. Unifor activists across the country work with our sisters … the union must be fostering open and deep conversations about how to resist and create a more just and equitable …
… Closure of the Fortress mill in Thurso October 10, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor members working at the Fortress pulp mill in Thurso … members of Unifor Local 894. The employer’s plans call forabout 20 workers to remain on the job to ensure cogeneration …
… Bell workers raise community support through outreach at Ontario … service has been completely outsourced, meaning that Unifor member’s jobs are put at risk while their work is … events on July 5 and 6, to speak with community members about this wrong. Making hundreds of connections in Fenelon …
… Green For Life workers get first contract January 16, 2019 Share … Vice President. “The majority of members showed up to learn about this agreement last weekend and most of them are … duration of the agreement. Since making the choice to join Unifor in May of 2018 the workers have seen their wages …
… Unifor reviewing the Northern Pulp focus report, preparing … to The Todd Veinotte Show on Halifax-based radio NEWS 95.7 about the submission. “Across Canada, there are 88 pulp and … is preparing their submission and encourages its forestry locals and members to contribute their support for the …
… Former Marystown Shipyard workers excited for a ‘new … hub October 2, 2019 Share Main Image Image Members of Unifor Local 20 at the Marystown Shipyard in Newfoundland … 100 workers will be employed initially, and then grow to about 300 people in two to three years. The announcement …
… and dental and vision benefits. “There were concerns about job security but in this round of bargaining the … pension (over $100,000.00 value) and reduced waiting time for short-term disability. “We have a long history with … Women's Advocate Language and company support of the Unifor Social Justice Fund were also achieved. … Hitachi …
… campaigning skills March 12, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor activists from across Alberta gathered in Edmonton on … and advertising. The activists also received information about the latest public opinion polling conducted forUnifor …
… Unifor condemns series of attacks in Sri Lanka that left hundreds dead April 22, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor joins Sri Lankans in … We are also educating our leadership and our members about important issues such as xenophobia and Islamophobia. …
… Unifor support for Northern Pulp workers hits the airwaves January 30, 2019 Share A new radio ad hit the airwaves and online this … amid what has been an extremely divisive and heated debate about the mill’s plans for a modern effluent treatment plant …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1 February 5, 2019 … to day operations of the business. Arlette is passionate about the environment and making a lasting impact in the …
… As Liberals meet before Parliament returns, broad coalition of unions and … Quotes: Kelly-Anne Orr, Assistant to the National Officers, Unifor: “Canada is the only developed country with a … support universal pharmacare – let’s make healthcare about health again instead of profits for Big Pharma.” Chris …
… government spending directly affects the lives of workers in Ontario. Budgets represent the government’s priorities, and Unifor members are clearly stating what their priorities … Rizvi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. “We must be clear about what our province needs; private and public sector …
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