… World Toilet Day 2021 November 17, 2021 Share Main Image … World Toilet Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about regions and workplaces where workers still fight for the … said Lana Payne, Unifor Secretary Treasurer and ITF Board Member, who also stressed that the needs of members are …
… Ford’s faux budget won’t fool workers ahead of Ontario … wildly short of meeting the needs of workers and public services.” In a major insult to health care and other public … In addition to this Third Party elections activity, Uniformembers began their efforts to get out the vote this week, …
… Striking HBC Logistics warehouse workers reach tentative agreement June 28, 2022 Share Main … during the past year, when workers continued to provide services without a contract during the pandemic. The … agreement will not be released prior to its ratification by members. A ratification vote will take place Thursday, June …
… hours in new contract May 11, 2022 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –Unifor school bus driver members have achieved wage gains and improved guaranteed … of Local 4268, who predominantly provide transportation services for special needs students in the Toronto area, …
… Unifor files for judicial review after arbitration award fails … vision coverage; and an increase to existing mental health services benefits to $500. “I’m devastated and angry on behalf of our members,” said Lisa Tucker, President of Unifor Local 302. …
… Labour Action Centre opens to support former Syncreon workers November 25, 2022 Share Main … The Centre will assist the almost 300 Unifor Local 195 members who lost their jobs when Syncreon closed last month, … “We welcome the extension of funding to maintain the vital services that the Labour Action Centre delivers to our …
… Uniformembers vote to strike at two port trucking companies … is not an unreasonable request,” said Jerry Dias, UniforNational President. “Two bad apples who don’t want to … Ian Boyko at @email or 778-903-6549 (cell). Hide Image on News Page Off … VANCOUVER —Container truck drivers at two …
… local jobs and millions from municipal budgets in exchange for a plan to let a hundred casinos open and take their … operators like Great Canadian, which employs around 3,000 members of Unifor. Bricks-and-mortar casinos have been among … significant revenues to local municipal budgets forservices people need such as education and healthcare. If …
… Rally fighting health care privatization sets tone for NOLM February 25, 2023 Share Main Image Image Waving flags and chanting, “public health care,” Uniformembers braved the -30C windchill to march in Thunder Bay to … a strong message to the Ontario government to stop cutting services and privatizing health care. Over 100 Unifor …
… 2021 Share Main Image Image To: Local union presidents, recording secretaries, treasurers, NEB, national staff Re: A … year working on the frontlines and supporting the important services that kept everyone safe, cared for and fed, or … we know that this year has been like no other. Many Uniformembers stood proudly on picket lines, while others made …
… from Angela MacDougall of Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services. MacDougall is a well-known activist who has worked … Mayor Crompton was complementary of the work done by Uniformembers, especially those working in the local transit and …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … she said. “Right now, thousands of Unifor hospital members are in bargaining against a government that still … care company that is partially owned by Loblaw, charges forservices that are covered by OHIP. “If you go on to Maple …
… Ontario Regional Council Day 1 brings out stories of solidarity March 9, 2022 Share Main Image Image … which has “shocked and horrified the world.” Unifor’s National Executive Board quickly moved on a donation to the … a “frightened and sometimes grieving and traumatized membership,” during the pandemic. Sectors such as gaming …
… Unifor local retiree chapters celebrate Labour Day in solidarity … bus rides on Labour Day morning – Sept. 4, 2023 – so that members could participate in the town’s parade, head to a … on federal pension legislation, cutting fees for medical services, the United Nations’ Principles for Older Persons, …
… “Say no to privatization:” more than 700 St. Mary’s General front-line workers call on … the provincial government’s plan to privatize hospital services. The action was part of a demonstration of about … services and bring in investor-led clinics was made public, members of ONA, Service Employees International Union (SEIU …
… Unifor launches three-city action against Loblaw Co. November 3, … picket action to send a clear message back,” said UniforNational President Jerry Dias. Two new secondary pickets at … to the negotiating table with an improved offer.” During a news conference livestreamed from Ajax, Moncton and St. …
… Unifor World Refugee Day Statement 2023 June 19, 2023 Share Main … consistently cut funding for critical health and public services, neglect investment in affordable housing, restrict … because refugees are workers, including current and future members of Unifor. Through our Social Justice Fund, we …
… Harrowing stories from the pandemic heard at closing day of Ontario … Unifor’s vaccination policy put the health and safety of members first. “They are the very same people who sided with … and people of colour facing steep barriers to basic services and women still facing violence, sexism and pay …
… A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC December 3, … through a collective solidarity of Unifor leadership and members that turned the wheels. Part of that included the … among others, a stark representation of the state of social services in Ontario. The union’s Research Director Angelo …
… Advocate language March 8, 2023 Share Main Image Image For Bob Lederer, creating bargaining Women’s Advocate … of the sexism in the heavily male-dominated workforce. “I remember the acting supervisorordering the sister to come up … its bargaining committee, all eight members, plus the National Representative were men – with less than six to …
… Naureen Rizvi to Ford and Lecce: Stop the erosion of public accountability and … We are writing to you on behalf of the 160,000 Uniformembers in Ontario, to demand that Ontario fully commit to a … the direct economic activity associated with expanded services, increased labour force participation and …
… care public October 19, 2023 Share Main Image Image The Unifor Health Care Conference took advantage of the seaside … technologists, administrative and maintenance, food services, sanitation workers and more. Atlantic Regional … workers and first responders. This is what inspired Uniformembers and active paramedics Shaun Taylor and Jill Foster …
… For Canada’s autoworkers, CETA has not lived up to its … Not only does CETA change how governments procure goods and services (it’s the first trade pact to restrict provincial … of a lot. Image Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian International Merchandise Trade Web Application Despite an early …
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