… Solidarity Forever January 22, 2018 Share Main Image Image By Lana … and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL), I also know how challenging this is. Solidarity is not automatic, a … to my union, who has long fought for the democratic right to Canadian autonomy and decision-making for Canadian …
… Unifor Serves Rio Tinto with 72 Hour Strike Notice July 21, 2021 … Dias, Unifor National President. “What is surprising is how, despite record-setting profits, Rio Tinto appears so … The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and …
… Senate has no right to block repeal of C-377 and C-525 February 12, 2016 … pieces of federal labour legislation brought in by the former Harper government, Bills C-377 and C-525. Almost … expenses over $5,000 and requiring unions to estimate of how much they spend on political activities. Unions would …
… Letter to Premier Ford and Ministers McNaughton and Smith re: Windsor Salt … Ford and Ministers McNaughton and Smith – this is not how we do business or negotiate contracts in Ontario. … bargaining process as a fundamental part of workers’ rights and we do not use the threat of stonewalling as a …
… Federal intervention and higher wages needed to address affordability, food prices September 18, 2023 Share Main Image … President Lana Payne. “Canadians are reminded every day of how unaffordable life has become. They are reminded every … The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and …
… At a meeting of the membership on October 16, 2017, Unifor Local 88 members voted to ratify new four-year collective … with domestic violence. All members of Local 88 can be rightfully proud of their actions and the solidarity shown on the line. It is this strike that will strengthen the …
… Support Unifor locked-out and striking members July 25, 2018 … the current struggles of workers in different areas and how you and your local can take action to offer support. … is seeking to freeze or cut wages, disregard seniority rights, and has attempted to bust the union. Want to show …
… More than 200 organizations across Canada sign open letter … said “It was hard for me to access testing, so just imagine how much worse it is for people who have no status. Nobody … of Migrante Alberta (member organization of the Migrant Rights Network) Dr. Sandy Buchman, President of the Canadian …
… Push for change as Unifor mourns 19 members April 30, 2021 Share … fix the workplace hazard,” said McNeil. “The employer has a right to manage and we have a right to refuse unsafe work or … cancers, industrial disease,” said Dias. “We talk about how our members have been negatively impacted, who have gone …
… Pandemic may set women back, but the struggle moves forward March 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column … broader calls to improve employment standards and labour rights across the country. The base of the iceberg is the … just as important. Any personal support worker knows just how tragic and challenging this past year has been. So while …
… Globe and Mail November 12, 2018 Share November 13, 2018 TORONTO – Unionized workers at The Globe and Mail could be on … top writers and columnists. “We hope to reach a deal however we have legitimate concerns about our pensions and … The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and …
… Unifor hosts national conference on the future of health care in … facing the public system and to health care workers' rights. Local union leaders and members in the health care … from Unifor Economist Jordan Brennan who will emphasize how health care funding is a public policy choice and that …
… Unifor pushes for international gender equity March 16, 2018 … and the empowerment of women. The CSW promotes women’s rights, documents the reality of women’s lives throughout … Naureen Rizvi, Ontario Regional Director “I am struck by howorganizing is consistent across borders. Though the …
… No matter which way you slice it, $15 is the bare minimum for Saskatchewan’s minimum wage May 25, 2022 Share Main Image … based on current trends. It begs the question: What the right benchmark is for a fair minimum wage? Unifor … wage. In Saskatchewan, that figure is $17.82. You can see how raising the minimum wage above the low-wage work …
… Ford must introduce paid sick days and stop playing politics … acts now,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “How dare Doug Ford and his ministers raise workers’ … and disappointment of the past several weeks, Ontarians are rightly questioning if Doug Ford is up to the task,” …
… March 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image March 24, 2021 TORONTO – Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy’s 2021 … out of this crisis. The COVID-19 crisis quickly exposed how inequality influences the ability of many communities to … The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and …
… Open Letter to Unifor Local Unions, Activists, and Staff October 15, 2021 Share … vaccine mandate for all Unifor staff. Our position is about how we believe that Unifor members have a right to be safe at work and that it is our union’s duty to …
… Unifor encourages all governments to halt ads on Meta platforms … advertising with Meta until it enters negotiations over how to comply with the Online News Act. The union is also … The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and …
… 24, 2013 Share Main Image Image Every year on October 7 workers around the globe recognize the World Day for Decent … having their jobs "outsourced." The past year has also shown us how corporations misuse and abuse foreign worker … every boardroom, in our communities, on the streets and right across the global assembly line -- from Bangladeshi …
… Where was the outrage as workers rights were violated? September 7, 2018 Share Main Image … their Charter right to fair and free collective bargaining. How much more should our members take? They have suffered …
… Information Bulletin #1 July 14, 2020 Share Brothers and … items which are typically general labour relations issues, however, nothing exhaustive since we have continued with our … Bell Canada's position prevents us from defending your rights. Alternatively, videoconferencing tools combined with …
… a national childcare plan at long last, and we cannot afford to lose it to political games in Ottawa. It’s just too … to recognize that Canadians don’t want or need an election right now. Canada desperately needs this childcare plan. It … An election now would prevent that from happening, however. Every party, including the Liberals and every …
… Naureen Rizvi to Ford and Lecce: Stop the erosion of public accountability and … new child care spaces in the recent provincial election. However, the government has refused to implement important … federal-provincial funding agreement. We urge you to do the right thing and prioritize efforts to get the child care …
… Unifor’s response to Draft Federal Pay Equity Regulations … prior evaluations is contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This provision poses a significant risk … are unable to reach consensus amongst themselves about how to exercise their vote on the Committee. This creates …
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