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…
Affordability and health care privatization key issues at NOLM
Press Release May 14, 2024 Unifor members from 14 locals gathered in Thunder Bay, Ont. on May 13-14, 2024, for the Northern Ontario Leadership Meeting (NOLM) to identify specific issues…
Bear Witness Day: Upholding Jordan’s Principle and advancing Indigenous rights
Press Release May 10, 2024 May 10 is Bear Witness Day, an annual observance dedicated to Jordan’s Principle. This principle honours the memory of Jordan River Anderson by ensuring that…
Prairie Council celebrates recent successes and sets sights on Saskatchewan election
Press Release May 8, 2024 During May 1–3 Unifor Prairie Regional Council delegates took stock of the region’s work over the last 12 months and strategized about the year ahead.…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Press Release May 7, 2024 Each year on May 17, Unifor joins a global community of advocates and activists to raise awareness and take action to combat the challenges, discrimination,…
Federal Budget investment in passenger rail supports Unifor’s rail service vision
Press Release May 7, 2024 The latest federal budget includes significant investments in VIA Rail, supporting Unifor’s Get Canada Back on Track campaign efforts to expand and sustain Canada’s national passenger…
