… Federal government announces funding for harvesters affected by severe ice conditions May 28, 2019 … to unseasonably severe ice conditions once their 2019 EI benefits claim has ended. Information on how to apply will …
… will help low- and middle-income families February 20, 2019 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA —Premier John Horgan’s second budget offers significant … primarily benefit working people, says Unifor. “The BCNDP government is making good on its promises to make life more …
… Council 4000 will begin Negotiations with CNTL on Feb. 25, 2019 February 14, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor will meet with representatives of CN Transportation Ltd. … measures in the collective agreement, and insurance and benefits for CNTL owner-operators. Hide Image on News Page …
… Unifor members at Gesco ratify new collective agreement December … – importantly, we enhanced sick and emergency leave benefits that go well beyond what the Ford government had recently revoked,” said Charles Redden, Local …
… Unifor recognizes the outstanding contributions of nurses during National Nursing Week May 6 - 12, 2019. May 6, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor recognizes … healthcare systems, and advocate for patients’ rights. As governments in Canada and around the world embrace austerity …
… Saskatchewan’s crown workers rally in countdown to legal strike position May 8, … gathered at Wascana Park to send a message to the Scott Moe government that Crown corporation workers reject austerity … and have earned a fair contract. “MLAs are reaping the benefits of our member’s hard work and a growing economy, …
… Liberal minority presents opportunity for real progress for Canada’s workers October 21, 2019 Share Main Image Image October 20, 2019 TORONTO –The election of a Liberal minority government, with the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois holding the …
… Fact Sheet June 29, 2021 Share Main Image Image The federal government announced the Canada Recovery Hiring Program … Budget 2021. The program is meant to provide financial support for hard hit businesses to hire workers and/or increase … 24 – November 20 General approach June 2021 over June 2019or May 2021 over May 2019 July 2021 over July 2019 …
… Unifor welcomes CPP improvements June 20, 2016 Share VANCOUVER , … despite falling short of Labour's goal to double CPP benefits. "This CPP increase will help to provide security … Plan (ORPP), scheduled to begin in 2018. "The Ontario government deserves credit for making it clear they would go …
… goals and individual needs. Talks progressed slowly, and major issues continue to stand in the way of a mutual … intention to deny members of the right to weekly layoff benefits provided under the ‘Supplemental Agreement … Council 4000 Dates: Notice of Bargaining September 3, 2019 September 3, 2019 Notice of Dispute October 28, 2020 …
… Author Nancy MacLean issues call-to-action to convention … of course, those who don’t fare well would be left without governmentbenefits and protections. MacLean quoted leaders of this …
… Unifor Action Centres to continue supporting laid off workers … until 2022 after Unifor successfully pushed the Ontario government to extend their operations. Two Action Centres … Motors plant and related parts suppliers affected by the 2019 assembly line closure that has since reopened . The …
… Unifor welcomes federal crackdown on “Driver Inc.” June 23, 2022 … workplaces, employers can use this model to undermine benefits negotiated in collective agreements. Federal … Inc. cases fail the test, which has led to the increased government inspections. Employers found guilty of knowingly …
… aerospace industry November 24, 2021 Share Main Image Image Originally published in The Hill Times The past 20 months … on a delicate ecosystem of careful long-term planning by governments and businesses to ensure a steady stream of … union jobs with above average pay, stability, and health benefits for workers. This is the gold standard for creating …
… Unifor urges B.C. government to provide paid domestic violence leave August 30, 2019 Share Main Image Image August 30. 2019 VANCOUVER - … with paid domestic violence leave are largely offset by benefits to employers, including reduced turnover and …
… Ontario government extends Bombardier Labour Action Centre January … Adjustment Committee announced it will continue to support laid off Bombardier workers, their families and the … The Labour Action Centre was initially opened in November 2019 in response to Bombardier announcing significant …
… Ford government must act to reduce unacceptable surgical and … continue to suffer while awaiting surgery and negating the benefits of early diagnosis by delaying vital medical tests … annual 0.5% decline in real per capita spending from 2019-20 to 2029-30, despite the FAO projecting that almost …
… Unifor releases plan to build better Employment Insurance in … be able to access this program. It’s time for the federal government to rebuild the EI system so that all workers can … In 2019, only 40% of unemployed workers had access to EI benefits. Rebuilding this social safety net is a key …
… Unifor says close the scab loophole to federal wage subsidy … April 27, 2020 TORONTO —Unifor is calling on the federal government to close a loophole in Bill C-14 that will allow … that saw over $2 billion in profits between 2018 and 2019.” While the CEWS appears to disqualify companies using …
… throws away 2,700 rural jobs in Nova Scotia December 20, 2019 Share Main Image Image December 20, 2019 HALIFAX – Unifor members at Northern Pulp are devastated following the … to complete the regulatory assessment requested by his own government. “In all my years of doing this work I have never …
… leave March 20, 2020 Share Main Image Image March 20, 2020 TORONTO —The Ontario government passed Bill 186 yesterday and introduced measures … – including those ineligible for Employment Insurance benefits. The contents of the letter and list of …