… Unifor calls for overhaul of NAFTA July 17, 2017 Share July 17, 2017 Toronto– A … fundamental change in way we approach trade, beginning with NAFTA.” In its submission to the federal government as it prepares for NAFTA talks with the United States, Unifor’s position …
… Unifor March for a Better NAFTA January 22, 2018 Share January 22, 2018 Montreal – … and the general public to join the March for a Better NAFTA to demand an agreement that protects good jobs, and … and democratic rights. WHAT: March for a Better NAFTA WHERE: Rallying point at Dorchester Square (on …
… Culture an essential part of a new NAFTA September 7, 2018 Share Main Image Image A country and … place. Certainly, the world has changed since the original NAFTA came into effect in 1994. Back then, there was no … to maintain a clear and wide-ranging cultural exemption in NAFTA like we’ve had for the last quarter-century – one that …
… Unifor hosts NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable March 28, 2018 Share March … OTTAWA – Unifor National President Jerry Dias will host NAFTA: A Worker’s View Roundtable, featuring Mexican and Canadian labour leaders, Canada’s Chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul and members of Canadian civil …
… NAFTA talks move to the heart of the problem September 5, … where much of the problem with the deal lies: Mexico. When NAFTA was signed nearly 23 years ago, we were told the deal … the working people that produce the products. The reason NAFTA has not had the impact that was promised is simple. …
… Rallies for a better NAFTA held across Canada October 20, 2017 Share Unifor … an effort to encourage the federal government to strengthen NAFTA by putting the interests of the people and their … push for stronger labour rights and work protections in all NAFTA countries, along with a range of other recommendations …
… Mexican workers share concerns with Chief NAFTA Negotiator March 28, 2018 Share A Unifor hosted … brought Mexican labour leaders together with Canada’s Chief NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul to share their experiences … discussion about the negative impact that the current NAFTA has had on the lives of Mexican workers and to talk …
… Unifor and Mexican labour leaders join in NAFTA lobby March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 OTTAWA – … this week to warn MPs about the dangers of negotiating a NAFTA deal that fails to protect workers in both countries. “The old NAFTA model was built on exploitation, as Canadian …
… Unifor rallies with Mexican workers as NAFTA talks resume September 1, 2017 Share September 1, 2017 … National President Jerry Dias told the cheering crowd. “NAFTA has hurt workers in all three countries and now is the … telecommunications, to strengthen and coordinate a united NAFTA strategy. Included in the Unifor delegation in Mexico …
… Unifor and U.S. Commerce Secretary agree on key NAFTA strategy October 30, 2017 Share October 30, 2017 … of low Mexican wages is the key to breaking the impasse at NAFTA renegotiations. “There is a clear understanding that … Canada, telling Dias that the U.S. wants to negotiate a new NAFTA deal. During the meeting, the third between Dias and …
… Unifor warns CPTPP legislation hurts NAFTA trade position September 17, 2018 Share September 17, … hurts Canada’s trade position at a crucial point in NAFTA negotiations. “The CPTPP includes loose cultural … standards – key issues that Canada is fighting for at the NAFTA negotiating table,” said Unifor National President …
… Unifor brings labour rights to the forefront during NAFTA talks in Mexico September 5, 2017 Share September 5, … labour rights into discussion with Mexican workers, with NAFTA negotiating teams, and with international media,” said … Mexican sisters and brothers in the goal to achieve a fair NAFTA for all workers.” While in Mexico Unifor also …
… to join solidarity rally for stronger labour standards in NAFTA September 21, 2017 Share What: Unifor Solidarity Rally … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, … all governments to negotiating stronger labour standards in NAFTA 2.0. Unifor members at General Motors in Ingersoll, …
… concerned over U.S. tariffs and GM restructuring as new NAFTA signed November 30, 2018 Share November 30, 2018 TORONTO – As the new NAFTA, is signed today, the ongoing tariffs imposed on … American plants are also in jeopardy. As part of the new NAFTA, now called the CUSMA by Canada, Unifor welcomes the …
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