by Pat Bulmer | Aug 22, 2023 | News, Other News
From Unifor: Aug. 19, 2023 The second day of Unifor’s Canadian Council recognized striking and locked-out workers from Windsor Salt in Ontario, Les Autobus Venise in Quebec, Metro grocery stores in Greater Toronto Area, and Salvation Army workers in Langley, B.C. Gord...
by Pat Bulmer | Aug 22, 2023 | News, Other News
Rosa Saba The Canadian Press, Aug 20, 2023 TORONTO – One year to the day of her election as national president of Unifor, Lana Payne had strong words for leaders at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. As the union kicked off bargaining with the trio of major...
by Pat Bulmer | Jul 29, 2023 | News, Other News
From Unifor: On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act took effect laying a pathway to freedom for enslaved people in British colonies across the globe, including here in Canada. The ongoing impact of slavery on Black and Indigenous peoples spans generations. If we...
by Pat Bulmer | Jul 20, 2023 | News, Other News
Update, July 27: Windsor Salt mine workers reject tentative deal to end strike (CBC) —— JULY 20, 2023 WINDSOR—A tentative agreement has been signed between the bargaining committee representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer,...
by Pat Bulmer | Jul 12, 2023 | News, Other News
Vanessa Balintec · CBC News · Posted: Jul 11 Montreal resident Matthew Olsen says freelance writing was how he made a living when he was in school. But while the work kept him afloat for three years, it was only a matter of time before he would be forced to leave....
by Pat Bulmer | Jul 7, 2023 | News, Other News
Re: PRIDE 2023 – BC Regional Council Pride Scheduled Events Dear Brother, Sister and Siblings This year’s pride parade is an important moment to come together as a union to extend our solidarity. Come out to local festivals, events and parades with your...
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