… Canadians deserve better than misinformed battery plant debate November 25, 2023 Share Main … and signed by the Conservatives themselves back in 2014. Unifor was among the few groups vocally opposed to the Korea … border. It’s as simple as that. But in today’s politics, why should facts get in the way of good story? Hide Image …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… September 14, 2020 Share Main Image Image By Jerry Dias, Unifor National President as published in The Star on September … exemption. It doesn’t take too much digging to understand why. Century has lost money for nine years running and is …
… ruse May 31, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column from Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Daniel Bernhard, … raw deals. The Australian law makes that illegal, which is why Facebook hates it so much. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg …
… of economic recovery occurring all across the country, unfortunately some sectors are still reeling from the COVID-19 crisis and various pandemic-related closures. Unifor has worked closely with elected officials and the … coming even at the early stages of the pandemic, which is why we wrote to provincial Premiers on March 18th, and to …
… Time for a real debate on TPP February 10, 2016 Share Main Image … have that debate. There’s certainly a lot to talk about. A Unifor study last fall found that weakened regional content … opportunities for our young people that we want? If not, why ratify it? British Columbia Premier Christy Clark would …
… local jobs and millions from municipal budgets in exchange for a plan to let a hundred casinos open and take their … like Great Canadian, which employs around 3,000 members of Unifor. Bricks-and-mortar casinos have been among the first … their contributions to communities across Ontario. That is why we are calling on the government to hit the pause button …
… Facts on Unifor’s disaffiliation from the CLC January 18, 2018 Share Image Why did Unifor leave the CLC? This dispute is about the … Download the PDF … Why did Unifor leave the CLC? This dispute is about the …
… Pandemic may set women back, but the struggle moves forward March 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column … is the fight for fair wages and decent work for all. It’s why union women struggle to raise the minimum wage, campaign … can listen and act - or they can step aside. Lana Payne is Unifor’s National Secretary-Treasurer. Hide Image on News …
… needed February 16, 2021 Share Main Image Image This column originally appeared in the Globe and Mail People are going … Paid sick days are a basic part of workplace safety. Unifor is calling for three weeks’ worth of paid sick days … be good for workers, but also for business, which is why more business groups are coming around to the idea. The …
… many talented and dedicated journalists pushed out the door, but also saw distinctive voices quieted. In British … remain the bedrock of journalism in this country. That's why Postmedia's decision to combine newsrooms and the … further damage is done. Jerry Dias is National President of Unifor, Canada's largest union in the private sector with …