… Uniformembers win journalism awards for COVID coverage March 15, … went wrong with Canada’s early COVID response. It explained why federal officials misjudged the urgency of the …
… 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 …
… Unifor Health & Safety and Workers' Compensation Conference … provided excellent networking opportunities for our members as we explored the world of Optimum Health with our … Ontario Office of Worker Advisor, sharing stories of why “Fighting Back Makes a Difference.” Our next national …
… Members phone Premier Ford to demand Ontario sign federal child care deal February … accessible, affordable, quality child care nationwide. “Uniformembers are frustrated that Ontario is the last … or one of the key government ministers below and tell them why we need accessible, affordable, quality child care now. …
… Join union activists from across North America in fight for racial justice March 9, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor is proud to join other unions across North America in … it is the great divide among workers everywhere, which is why we have to step up our efforts and break through …
… World Press Freedom Day May 2, 2022 Share Main Image Image … the problem once a year and hope it will get better. That’s whyUnifor has created a plan to combat press freedom violations …
… Fish Processors Put Profits Over People in Push to Open Fishery April 6, … place before the fishery begins,” says Keith Sullivan, FFAW-Unifor President. FFAW-Unifor and processing company … COVID-19 is particularly harmful to older people, which is why harvesters and plant workers are demanding that …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Unifor statement on the International Day to End Impunity on … access and anonymity that made it even easier formembers of the public to target journalists and media … unpunished and support for journalists are lacking. That is whyUnifor has created a plan of action to combat the …
… Members wrestle with rising hate in communities and workplaces at Pride Conference May 2, 2023 Share Main Image Image Uniformembers battled with a steep and destabilizing … he said. “We’re here whether you want to see us or not. Why do you want to go into schools and read books in drag? …
… 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 …
… start. The weekend of ideas and debates ended today with formation of a Round Table group to include leading Canadian … of this Summit will continue with this Round Table group," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said. "We have here a … work deserves money,” he said. Dias said such stories are why the Summit was needed. “Young people today are being …