… 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 …
… Ontario must better protect workers from the crisis that lays ahead January 13, 2021 … different. You must step up and protect Ontario’s workers. Unifor members in retail and warehousing, manufacturing, in … workers will be less likely to participate in the system – why enter a complaint and put your livelihood at risk, if …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… Canadians deserve better than misinformed battery plant debate November 25, 2023 Share Main … and signed by the Conservatives themselves back in 2014. Unifor was among the few groups vocally opposed to the Korea … border. It’s as simple as that. But in today’s politics, why should facts get in the way of good story? Hide Image …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Health and Safety: The “New Normal” is not the old normal File File … for as a society. Everyone has a role to play! Sources Unifor checklist for return to work post COVID-19 closure. … National Post, May 2, 2020. “Normal was the problem’: Why one expert says we shouldn’t go back to the way it was.” …
… 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 …