… Premiers need to listen to working people July 20, 2016 Share Main Image Image Published … several important issues. Top of mind for me and the Unifor Regional Directors – Joie Warnock, Katha Fortier and … for good jobs with stable futures and a living wage. That’s why the work of the provincial federations of labour to push …
… Panel confronts racism in all forms March 23, 2021 Share Main Image Image Coming together … “We saw a violent act of racism just this past week,” Unifor Human Rights Director Christine Maclin said as she … confronted racism on the job. “They did not talk about it. Why? Because they were scared and it was the only job they …
… Bargaining Update #14 November 5, 2020 Share Unifor members, Earlier today, National President Jerry … line between what we want and what we can bargain. That is why it is critical for negotiators to focus on the big …
… Biden's electric vehicle rebate shows why Canada needs a strong auto strategy February 8, 2022 Share Main Image Image Unifor's testimony on Canada-US trade policy delivered by …
… o caused a national uproar this week over whether my union, Unifor, crossed the line when seven scabs who are prolonging a … of the union members forced onto a picket line. It is also why naming and shaming scabs is perfectly legal. “Those …
… are complicated affairs. I should know. This past year, Unifor members have faced more strikes and lockouts than at … It’s a measure of last resort, and for good reason. That’s why strikes occur in less than two percent of union contract …
… “It’s time for immediate action in long-term care”: a coalition of … July 29, 2020 TORONTO — SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the … due to a failed response to the pandemic. What was done, why was it done, and when was it done? Transparency into …
… St. John’s in front of the Confederation Building, calling for action to save the province’s snow crab fishery. The … says. The Speaker’s list today included Jason Spingle, FFAW-Unifor Secretary-Treasurer, Jim Dinn, Leader of the NL-NDP, … says FFAW-Unifor Secretary-Treasurer Jason Spingle. “Why should multi-million-dollar processing companies be …
… Health care workers rally at Queen’s Park drive-by action: No more … Union of Public Employees (CUPE), SEIU Healthcare and Unifor are demanding bold action to support the essential … jobs are essential. They were vital before the pandemic. So why do we reward this work – done mostly by women - with …
… Changing Names for Changing Times August 7, 2014 Share By: Ken Lewenza and … find out the long-awaited name of our new union. The word “Unifor” appeared on screen mid-way through a spectacular … union. In the days following the launch, many have asked: WhyUnifor? I like it, but I don’t get it. Some have said …
… Unifor joins global call for safe roads September 22, 2023 … Len Poirier. “The owner-operators were a part of why the DHL grew at 30% in Canada, and the high rates gave … Len Poirier. “The owner-operators were a part of why the DHL grew at 30% in Canada, and the high rates gave …
… Jerry Dias - Open Letter Re: Urgent Need to Order Transit Vehicles from Alstom Thunder Bay May 5, 2021 … fingers at each other instead of getting the job done. Unifor has been raising alarm bells about the Thunder Bay … wanted to avoid this exact predicament. We planned ahead. Why didn’t you? There is only one order currently in the …
… tariffs August 6, 2020 Share Main Image Image Jerry Dias, Unifor National President & Renaud Gagné, Unifor Quebec Director … Whatever spike in Canadian exports was a blip on the radar. Why then is Canadian aluminum still being targeted? The …
… More Canadian musicians adding their voice in support of the … August 4, 2020 TORONTO — SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the … of the system so that this never happens again. That’s why I’m so happy to see that the message is spreading and …
… Anti-scab legislation restores balance of power during labour disputes May 19, 2021 … originally appeared in the Toronto star. There’s a reason why they’re called scabs. “Just as a scab is a physical … pull down workers and prolong disputes – something, we at Unifor, know all too well. Since Unifor formed in 2013, our …
… When you think of father-son time, the activities don't normally involve going for a stroll in pink high heeled … walk is an opportunity to have a massive conversation about why we have women's shelters and the enduring force of … the news, from friends and family and members of our union, Unifor. On top of being a long-time union activist, I'm a …
… needed to combat COVID-19 have been costly and difficult for many people across Newfoundland and Labrador. We’ve … and Labrador. A big part of that is paid sick days. Unifor is calling for two weeks of paid sick days for every … a labour rights issue. It’s a public health issue, which is why business groups across Canada have begun to come out in …
… of our economy to suit the needs of business, not workers. It was a failed experiment, and needs to be … contribute to will be when they need them. In response, Unifor is launching a national campaign and report proposing … fair, accessible, equitable and resilient – a callback to why it was created in the first place, more than half a …
… Canadian Jobs January 31, 2018 Share Main Image Image Originally published on Huffington Post January 31, 2018 … of Africa, Canadian frigates patrol to protect them. So, why is Ottawa sitting by as another kind of international … content they want. As Canada's largest media union, Unifor represents 12,000 journalists, technicians and other …
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