… Unifor members at Port of Vancouver ratify pattern agreement December 15, 2021 … the pattern agreement,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Truckers are vital to the … the pattern agreement,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Truckers are vital to the …
… Jason Kenney strips workers of health and safety protections November 11, 2020 … Jason Kenney tabled yet another attack on Alberta’s workers on November 5 through sweeping changes to the … fewer rights under the law,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We knew Jason Kenney was in the …
… Regional Directors advocate for #SafeSeptember return to school across Canada September … a plan for school re-opening has varied across the country. Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle contrasted the …
… How B.C. transit operators found a deal under deadline March 26, 2020 Share Main Image Image Nearly 5,000 transit workers in Metro Vancouver represented by Unifor ended … support for our contract proposals,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director. Watch the video on Facebook. …
… Unifor donates $100,000 to BC fire relief efforts July 12, 2017 Share July 12, 2017 Toronto—Unifor is … to support these communities,” said Joie Warnock, UniforWestern Regional Director. Donations can be made online at …
… Energy workers still waiting for federal relief April 22, 2020 Share Main Image Image By Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director and Linda MacNeil, Atlantic … operations and to lay workers off. Finally, workers in regions that depend heavily on the energy sector for their …
… Unifor aluminum workers lobby for tariff removal November 8, … to absorb the cost of these tariffs." Gagné and UniforWestern Regional Director Joie Warnock joined members from … what's at stake with these tariffs. These are good jobs in regions that badly need them," said Alain Gagnon, President …
… labour activist Joie Warnock on her retirement from Unifor. Joie dedicated herself to progressive causes from an … a labour activist, she became a servicing representative for the former Communications Energy and Paperworkers (CEP). … pay equity. At Unifor, Joie was our union’s second Western Regional Director from spring 2014 to fall 2019. I …
… Corporate hydro gift fails to protect good jobs in Williams Lake … it's just corporate welfare," said Joie Warnock , Unifor's Western Director. "BC's families don't get a pass on their … it's just corporate welfare," said Joie Warnock , Unifor's Western Director. "BC's families don't get a pass on their …
… Unifor members in Alberta show their union pride December 16, … Main Image Image On December 10 members across Alberta wore Unifor gear to show off solidarity in the face of … any distraction he can find,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Rather than focus on a growing …
… Image REGINA —If Saskatchewan’s families were looking for leadership in the latest provincial budget, they will be sorely disappointed, says Unifor. “The Scott Moe government … to stall the economy,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “We’re not satisfied with Sask …
… TransLink response to data breach angers Unifor local unions February 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image … 2021 VANCOUVER —TransLink’s lack of transparency about a major data breach in December 2020 has shaken Unifor members’ … fears among transit workers,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “It’s time for some good-faith …
… Unifor welcomes B.C. election results October 25, 2020 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER —Unifor members are celebrating the provincial election results … against climate change,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Unifor is Canada’s largest union …
… Unifor welcomes mask requirement for Translink, B.C. Transit users August 6, 2020 Share Main … Supervisors or the police,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Thanks to anti-science …
… Unifor welcomes emergency funding for public transit May 8, 2020 Share Main Image Image May 8, … transportation network,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “They’re on the frontlines with …
… reverse education cuts announced March 28, 2020 to avoid more harm to classroom education and an already fragile economy, says Unifor. “Jason Kenney wants Albertans to think they have to … children in the system,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The Premier must reverse these …
… to make any significant offers over the last 48 hours have forced Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 negotiators to call off talks. “We … us to a 99% strike mandate,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Transit workers are very …
… Time running out for Scott Moe to make a reasonable offer September 26, 2019 Share Main Image Image September 26, 2019 REGINA —Unifor negotiators are working down to the wire but time is … and services great,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s Western Regional Director. “Job action at seven Crowns is …
… Workers at seven Crown corporations set to strike September 19, 2019 Share Main … to swallow a wage freeze,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Jerry Dias will be joining … to swallow a wage freeze,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Jerry Dias will be joining …
… next election November 2, 2022 Share Main Image Image Unifor local leadership from across Alberta met in Calgary on … an extensive strategy discussion about the months ahead. Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle led off the day’s … the elected officers were leading. “We are looking at all regions, and our servicing and support staff while …
… Unifor files for mediation after Mosaic Potash negotiations reach impasse … its workers keep up with the cost of living,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. Unifor … its workers keep up with the cost of living,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. Unifor …
… Unifor serves strike notice at Dearborn Ford November 16, 2022 Share Main Image Image KAMLOOPS … Ford is no exception,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The employer should get back to …
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