Unifor members learn about Indigenous diversity
Press Release June 26, 2024 On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor and activist Pam Palmater joined Unifor Indigenous Liaison Gina Smoke to lead a webinar introducing the diverse…
New Indigenous engagement guide for USW locals
Press Release June 24, 2024 USW local unions and activists have a new tool to help build relationships and engage with Indigenous Steelworkers and communities. Developed from interviews with dozens…
Unifor members ratify new contract with Taseko, ending strike at Gibraltar mine
Press Release June 18, 2024 WILLIAMS LAKE—Significant wage increases and equity measures are key features of a three-year collective agreement ratified this evening by Unifor Local 3018. “Unifor members in…
Unifor signifies Emancipation Day with new poster and fan
Press Release June 17, 2024 August 1 is Emancipation Day. On this day in 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 took effect, which laid a pathway to freeing enslaved people…
Atlantic Regional Council aims for provincial anti-scab legislation and increased health and safety protections
Press Release June 13, 2024 Unifor members in the Atlantic region marked a decade of fightbacks and victories as the Atlantic Regional Council convened in Halifax, Nova Scotia from June…
Unifor locals encouraged to submit proposals to Local Union Equity Fund
Press Release June 12, 2024 The Local Union Equity Fund was established in 2023 to support locals in their efforts to build equity. “Unifor members are doing incredible work in…
KAIROS’ unionized staff go national!
Press Release Jun. 5, 2024 Local 4557 has represented KAIROS’ workers (non-management) since the organization’s beginning. KAIROS’ and the Local’s first collective agreement was ratified in April 2003. CUPE –…
Unifor applauds CRTC for supporting local news
Press Release June 4, 2024 TORONTO—Unifor applauds the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)’s announcement today of new supports for local Canadian news, in conjunction with its regulatory plan to…
Steelworkers: Bill 25 and “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement, a major step forward
Press Release May 16, 2024 The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 is committed to reconciliation with B.C. First Nations and supports Bill 25, Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act, 2024.…
Unifor members join national week of action in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Press Release May 16, 2024 The National Rainbow Week of Action, May 11—17, drew together thousands of union leaders, workers, community activists, and supporters who issued a national call for…
