… Uniformembers win journalism awards for COVID coverage March 15, … went wrong with Canada’s early COVID response. It explained why federal officials misjudged the urgency of the …
… Uniformembers honoured at Hillman journalism awards March 31, 2023 … are also putting our democracy at risk and that is why the journalism that is honoured here tonight is so …
… Unifor fights for safety and rights of media workers on … a toxic culture for journalists and media workers. That’s whyUnifor has created a website to support journalists and … represents more than 10,000 media workers, including 5,000 members in the broadcast and film industries. Our union was …
… Panel confronts racism in all forms March 23, 2021 Share Main Image Image Coming together … “We saw a violent act of racism just this past week,” Unifor Human Rights Director Christine Maclin said as she … confronted racism on the job. “They did not talk about it. Why? Because they were scared and it was the only job they …
… Unifor Health & Safety and Workers' Compensation Conference … provided excellent networking opportunities for our members as we explored the world of Optimum Health with our … Ontario Office of Worker Advisor, sharing stories of why “Fighting Back Makes a Difference.” Our next national …
… Unifor’s 7 top videos of 2017 December 21, 2017 Share Throughout 2017, members told their stories through moving and persuasive … coverage suffers. What can you do? Add your story here forwhy you support local news. www.mediaactionplan.ca/stories …
… Striking Dominion workers call for cross-country action on live-streamed rally … Image As support grows for striking grocery store workers, Unifor Local 597 members in Newfoundland stood up to their … eliminating full-time jobs and creating part-time jobs. Why? So that they can pay you less and not provide you …
… Join union activists from across North America in fight for racial justice March 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor is proud to join other unions across North America in … it is the great divide among workers everywhere, which is why we have to step up our efforts and break through …
… World Press Freedom Day May 2, 2022 Share Main Image Image … the problem once a year and hope it will get better. That’s whyUnifor has created a plan to combat press freedom violations …
… This Year, I'm Giving Thanks for My Union October 24, 2013 Share Main Image Image On … Canada needs to do better, and it can. A week ago, Unifor helped mark the World Day for Decent Work, announcing … It will take hard work to dig ourselves out again. Which is why we need to get to work right away. We've learned over …
… Fish Processors Put Profits Over People in Push to Open Fishery April 6, … place before the fishery begins,” says Keith Sullivan, FFAW-Unifor President. FFAW-Unifor and processing company … COVID-19 is particularly harmful to older people, which is why harvesters and plant workers are demanding that …
… Young Workers Profile: Nikki Lyons-Macfarlane October 5, 2021 Share … for Decent Work on October 7, 2021, we are speaking to five Unifor young workers to learn more about them and the issues … for a youth organization in the city, and spoke to us about why affordable housing must be part of our fight for …
… 2018 Share Main Image Image Each week throughout Black History Month Unifor is sharing stories of members to recognize the … us of the role that Black Canadians have in activism and why more need to be more engaged civically. Olal summed it …
… 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 …
… on closing day August 20, 2023 Share Main Image Image Unifor’s Canadian Council focused on supporting mental … because the buck stops with them,” said Desgagné. “Why are people stressed? There is a shortage of labour, …
… Members wrestle with rising hate in communities and workplaces at Pride Conference May 2, 2023 Share Main Image Image Uniformembers battled with a steep and destabilizing … he said. “We’re here whether you want to see us or not. Why do you want to go into schools and read books in drag? …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … Ontario Regional Council, held in Ottawa on Dec. 1 to 2. Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi said access to … health care is for everyone, not just the rich—which is why the union is fighting back against health care cuts and …
… Why Windsor Salt workers are on strike April 14, 2023 Share Main … standing firm in their refusal to sign away their jobs. The Uniformembers have been on strike for two months against American …
… start. The weekend of ideas and debates ended today with formation of a Round Table group to include leading Canadian … of this Summit will continue with this Round Table group," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said. "We have here a … work deserves money,” he said. Dias said such stories are why the Summit was needed. “Young people today are being …
… Changing Names for Changing Times August 7, 2014 Share By: Ken Lewenza and … find out the long-awaited name of our new union. The word “Unifor” appeared on screen mid-way through a spectacular … union. In the days following the launch, many have asked: WhyUnifor? I like it, but I don’t get it. Some have said …
… Main Image Image By Naureen Rizvi, Ontario Regional Director Premier Ford’s scrapping of comprehensive sex education … It's Education, Muskoka Saturday, July 21 More information Why do children need the 2015 sex education curriculum? A … been able to speak out sooner. How does it affect me as a Uniformember? Our union takes every step we can to combat …
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