… 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 …
… 2021 Share Main Image Image To: Local union presidents, recording secretaries, treasurers, NEB, national staff Re: A … year working on the frontlines and supporting the important services that kept everyone safe, cared for and fed, or … we know that this year has been like no other. Many Uniformembers stood proudly on picket lines, while others made …
… Precarious work dominates ORC December 18, 2015 Share The need to update … plus improved union and job security when contracted services are flipped. Stanford said many employers flip … to be part of the discussion to make sure that none of our members are left behind,” Dias said. And Unifor Local 200 …
… Joie Warnock retires File Image lg-mel_2882-sm.jpg Dear members, I want to recognize the outstanding achievements of … labour activist Joie Warnock on her retirement from Unifor. Joie dedicated herself to progressive causes from an … early age growing up in East Vancouver, starting with international solidarity campaigns. Later as a labour activist, …
… 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 …
… Striking HBC Logistics warehouse workers reach tentative agreement June 28, 2022 Share Main … during the past year, when workers continued to provide services without a contract during the pandemic. The … agreement will not be released prior to its ratification by members. A ratification vote will take place Thursday, June …
… Long-term care review must happen quickly to protect workers and residents August 6, 2020 Share Main Image Image … time on our side.” Following years of activism by Uniformembers and leaders, countless meetings and the extensive … to the panel publicly, without repercussion,” said Wilcox, National Representative. “The privacy requirement is on the …
… 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 …
… More than 10,000 Ontarians Rally for Public Health Care May 1, 2019 Share Main Image Image Uniformembers across the province united in hope with more 10,000 … back against the Ford government’s moves to destroy public services in Ontario. Participants carried handmade signs and …
… 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 …
… from Angela MacDougall of Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services. MacDougall is a well-known activist who has worked … Mayor Crompton was complementary of the work done by Uniformembers, especially those working in the local transit and …
… 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 …
… Uniformembers vote to strike at two port trucking companies … employers refused the industry pattern agreement. Uniformembers ratified the pattern agreement with over 100 … is not an unreasonable request,” said Jerry Dias, UniforNational President. “Two bad apples who don’t want to …
… 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 …