… WestJet needs a wake-up call, as workers prepare to strike July 20, 2022 Share Main Image Image CALGARY – WestJet workers in Calgary and Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly to … Jenny Yuen: Jenny.Yuen@Unifor.org or (416) 938-6157. Media Contact Jenny Yuen National Communications …
… World Toilet Day 2021 November 17, 2021 Share Main Image Image Most Canadians take safe sanitation for granted. But across the world, approximately 3.6 billion … working hours - without delay, and with no loss of income. Media Contact Ian Boyko National Communications …
… and Bell Clerical Negotiations Delayed The kickoff dates for both Bell Clerical and Bell Aliant negotiations are … negotiate so that in the event of a strike or lockout the immediate and serious health and safety of Canadians is … This has obvious implications for some safety-sensitive sectors, but Unifor has never agreed that any …
… stronger health care March 23, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO- Infrastructure, industry and health care investments … fell short of addressing retention issues plaguing key sectors, instead relying on highly targeted initiatives to … are outlined in Unifor’s pre-budget submission . Media Contact Kathleen O'Keefe National Communications …
… Unifor urges Ontario government to stop the slippery slope of … privatization January 16, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO- Unifor will continue to fight for public health care in the face …
… after CIRB complaint July 18, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Following a recent bad faith bargaining complaint … wrong and unCanadian,” said Scott Doherty, Unifor’s Executive Assistant to the National President. “They … Jenny Yuen: Jenny.Yuen@Unifor.org or (416) 938-6157. Media Contact Jenny Yuen National Communications …
… & CEO, BC Transit Ltd Jerry Dias National President, Unifor Re: Unifor Union Strike – BC Transit / PW Transit Dear Mr Nichols, … Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director, UniforMedia Contact Ian Boyko National Communications …
… Unifor Action Centres to continue supporting laid off workers until 2022 November 24, 2021 Share … government to continue that support until March 31, 2022. Media Contact David Molenhuis National Communications …
… Ending CRB without a long-term income security plan hurts workers October 21, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –The federal government’s decision to end the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) before implementing a permanent fix for the country’s …
… Ford stalls through Throne Speech with no mention of child care programs or repeal to Bill 124 October 4, 2021 Share Main Image Image … care. “Any mention of healthcare heroes without an immediate promise to repeal Bill 124 is a slap in the face,” …
… Media advisory - Today: Low-wage cleaners deserve a living wage; rally and information leaflet to be held at Vancouver's Waterfront Centre … building cleaners at Servantage. SOURCE Unifor the union … Media advisory - Today: Low-wage cleaners deserve a living …
… Media Advisory - Low-wage cleaners deserve a living wage; rally and information leaflet to be held at Vancouver's Waterfront Centre … building cleaners at Servantage. SOURCE Unifor the union … Media Advisory - Low-wage cleaners deserve a living wage; …
… 5, 2021 Share Main Image Image By Lisa Smith, FFAW-Unifor Policy Lead In the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team Report (better known as the PERT Report or Greene Report), Dame … fishery resources stay here, in our coastal communities. Media Contact Kathleen O'Keefe National Communications …
… Jim Stanford: Election 2015 and the Battle of Economic Ideas November … this imperative as the competition to win over the “median voter” (citing Anthony Downs’ work); in economic … promises for auto, manufacturing, ICT, and other strategic sectors unveiled during the campaign. The Liberal platform, …
… As Liberals meet before Parliament returns, broad coalition of unions and … Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet gather in Hamilton for a three-day retreat, a broad coalition of unions and … or governments. Contact: Sara Birrell 613-404-2004 @email Media Contact Hamid Osman National Communications …
… Gregg is one of Canada’s most recognized and respected senior research professionals and social commentators. From 1979 through 1993, Gregg was known as the official … Street West: The Rebel Zone with the award-winning Rhombus Media International. She executive produced an accompanying …
… Unifor joins global call for safe roads September 22, 2023 Share Main Image Image … National President Lana Payne. “The government must make immediate changes to this area of law to protect workers as …
… Letter to Premier Ford and Ministers McNaughton and Smith re: Windsor Salt strike March 15, 2023 Share Main Image Image TO: The … Windsor Salt Labour Dispute - Premier and Ministers.pdf Media Contact Ian Boyko National Communications …
… Big Reset Leaves Oil Workers in a Lurch, Just Transition Can Move them Forward … to borrow James Rowe’s analogy. Instead, we must act immediately to enact a just transition away from oil and … their transition from fossil fuel industries to low carbon sectors by providing opportunities for re-skilling (via …
… No matter which way you slice it, $15 is the bare minimum for Saskatchewan’s minimum wage May 25, 2022 Share Main Image … wage to $15 an hour. This is good news. It’s good news for workers in low-wage jobs. It’s good news for their … we recommend the minimum wage be tied to 60% of the median wage for full-time workers. In Jurisdictions with …
… Jerry Dias charged with breach of Unifor Constitution March 23, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO– The Unifor National Executive Board has determined … he notified the Unifor National Executive Board of his immediate retirement due to health issues. The results of the …
… Open Letter to Unifor Local Unions, Activists, and Staff October 15, 2021 Share … leaders representing Unifor members, in various sectors and constituencies, across the country. The question … Quebec DirectorMedia Contact Hamid Osman National Communications …
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