Bargaining

Unifor members at Local 4503 in Truro, N.S. have negotiated a new collective agreement that delivers wage increases, benefit gains, and new full-time jobs with dairy producer and cheesemaker Agropur.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for their dedicated efforts to get this group an agreement that will help create good jobs and improve benefits and wages,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

MONTREAL - Unifor denounces Amazon's decision to close seven warehouses in Quebec. The union also reaffirms support for the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), which has fought to improve conditions for Quebec’s unionized Amazon workers. 

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway

Unifor Local 4003 has reached a tentative four-year agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR). 

“This agreement delivers stability and important gains for members at TTR,” said Jeff Ongena, Local 4003 TTR Chairperson. “These workers play a crucial role in the safe operation of one of Canada’s busiest rail corridors.”

KANATA, ON. — Unifor members on strike at medical manufacturer Best Theratronics are marking a full year since the company gave them their first and only offer of 0% wage increases.

“This anniversary is a disgraceful indictment of a system that has failed these workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

EDMONTON—Unifor stands in solidarity with Alberta’s striking education workers and calls on the provincial government to restore funding for fair wages and adequate staffing, including for the 3,500 education workers represented by Unifor in the sector.

KANATA, ON. — It’s been a year since Unifor members at Best Theratronics were given the company’s first and only offer of zero wage increases. Since Jan. 16, 2024, the employer has not bargained with Unifor. 

The 40 workers at Agropur Cooperative in Sussex, N.B. have chosen to join Unifor.

“Congratulations to Agropur workers for making the decision to have Unifor fight in their corner,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are looking forward to helping make improvements to working conditions and of course, bargaining your first contract.”

CPKC workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

Dear Members,

Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99% of members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on January 29, 2025.

CALGARY – Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support.

“This strike mandate shows the strength and determination of CPKC workers to achieve a fair deal,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Members are united in their demands for job security and work ownership, fair wages, and improved working conditions.”

MONTREAL – Members of Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have ratified a new collective agreement with CN, concluding a challenging round of bargaining.

“This agreement secures important gains that reflect the critical contributions of Unifor members to CN’s operations,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are proud to deliver improvements that address pension security, work ownership and working conditions, which were top priorities for members.”