… President Museveni signed the law imposing harsh penalties for homosexuality. As the President of Canada’s largest … homosexuality. This type of persecution is at the heart of why we have refugee protection. As a worker-based organization, Unifor stands in solidarity with workers across the globe – …
… 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 …
… Unifor Endorsement of the November 8 Canadian Federation of … current affordability crisis on a daily basis. It is why our union believes that universal public services, … of a just and equitable society for everyone. Please know that you can count on Unifor’s support, and we look …
… Retired workers play growing role September 8, 2017 Share The role of … chapters being formed or in the works across Canada, Unifor’s annual Retired Workers Council heard. “Let’s keep … and more. Ahn closed by saying, “You get it. You knowwhy the political work of our union is so important and you …
… 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 …
… Where was the outrage as workers rights were violated? September 7, 2018 Share Main … and Labrador. This lockout is just one more example of why this needs to change. Not just in Newfoundland and … of democracy in a workplace. Heading into Labour Day, Unifor decided enough. 21 months of humiliation was enough. …
… Voices from the Picket Line: Case Study 1: Co-op Refinery & Unifor Local 594 May 10, 2021 Share Main Image Image Case Study … was to break this union. They didn’t want to deal. That’s why they didn’t give us even any proposals until well into …
… it clear that they represent a bold movement to defend workers’ rights in the province. “We are going to move … province and stop Ford in his tracks,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “If it’s not our role to lead and give hope, to fight and fix a wrong, then why are we here?” Operating in opposition to a Conservative …
… 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 …
… shrinking revenues and increased job cuts in the media sector, race and reporting, and harassment of journalists were among the headline discussions at this year’s Unifor Media Council, held Sept. 22 to 24 in Halifax. Unifor … messaging was still “kind of bang-on,” he said. “So that’s why we have to be vigilant to protect ourselves and to not …
… 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, …
… 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 …