Unifor

Thirty three aerospace workers in Newfoundland and Labrador have been locked out since the holidays. Local unions are coming out in support.

maya.bhullar — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:23:25 +0000

After nearly two years without a collective agreement, American-owned aerospace company D-J Composites locked out 33 Unifor members at its manufacturing plant in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Unifor celebrates Labour Day

dmolenhuis — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:02:27 +0000

Unifor celebrates Labour Day

This year's Labour Day celebrations fell on the eve of the announcement of Unifor's strategic plans to target one of the Detroit Three automakers.

Picket lines poised to go up at Empress Hotel

dmolenhuis — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:00:49 +0000

Picket lines poised to go up at Empress Hotel

Hotel workers are fed up with the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC and some have been working up to sixty consecutive days. Workers are set to go on strike as early as as September 1.

Unifor calls on CRTC to boost local news

dmolenhuis — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:32:10 +0000

Unifor calls on CRTC to boost local news

Unifor is calling upon Canada's federal TV regulator to put teeth into broadcasters' licence conditions for daily local news, including programming targeted to Canada's ethnically diverse populations.

Unifor opens bargaining with General Motors Canada

dmolenhuis — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:45:24 +0000

Unifor opens bargaining with General Motors Canada

Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation. Stay informed, take action, and support #autotalks16.

Young workers show that action can make a difference

rabble staff — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:16:38 +0000

Young workers show that action can make a difference

Over the weekend, 130 young workers came together to take action and fight for a better, socially just world.

Shooting in Orlando, Florida reminds us all of the danger of hate

dmolenhuis — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:47:45 +0000

Shooting in Orlando, Florida reminds us all of the danger of hate

This horrifying act is a stark reminder of the danger of homophobia and transphobia and the violence that members of the LGBTQ community face every day.

TPP campaign ramps up with regional coordinators

dmolenhuis — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:45 +0000

TPP campaign ramps up with regional coordinators

Unifor’s campaign on the Trans-Pacific Partnership ramped up this week with a training session for regional coordinators from across Canada who will spend the summer building the union's top campaign.

Keep Hydro Public to rally at Hydro One shareholder meeting

dmolenhuis — Tue, 31 May 2016 13:50:25 +0000

Keep Hydro Public to rally at Hydro One shareholder meeting

On May 31 the shareholders of Hydro One will meet to discuss profits made at the expense of taxpayers. The majority of hydro is still owned by the people. It's not too late to stop privatization.

Federal government tables historic human rights protections

dmolenhuis — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:53:36 +0000

Federal government tables historic human rights protections

The federal government's introduction of Bill C-16 seeks to extend human rights and secure full legal protection for transgender people by enshrining gender identity and gender expression.

Rally hears about the many threats from TPP

dmolenhuis — Fri, 13 May 2016 18:29:24 +0000

Rally hears about the many threats from TPP

The federal Trans-Pacific Partnership hearings arrived in Toronto at a luxurious downtown hotel and were greeted by crowds of activists.

Unifor sends solidarity and support to the people of Fort McMurray

dmolenhuis — Thu, 05 May 2016 14:38:26 +0000

Unifor sends solidarity and support to the people of Fort McMurray

Unifor is making an initial $250,000 contribution to the Red Cross in support of relief efforts and encouraging all 310,000 members and locals across the country to consider making a donation as well.

Unifor joins Lets Talk TPP

dmolenhuis — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:43:58 +0000

Unifor joins Lets Talk TPP

Unifor is joining with other unions and progressive groups to get Canadians talking about the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, and the threats it poses for this country.

Syrian refugee crisis: a quick but important action

dmolenhuis — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:14:24 +0000

Syrian refugee crisis: a quick but important action

Lifeline Syria has learned that the government may be reconsidering its position to resettle Syrian refugees as soon as possible or quietly slowing down this process. Take action now.

Public debate needed on TPP, Unifor tells trade committee

dmolenhuis — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:37:24 +0000

Public debate needed on TPP, Unifor tells trade committee

There are serious concerns with the TPP that can only be addressed with a full and open debate among Canadians about the deal, Unifor President Jerry Dias told a government committee yesterday.