… Lana Payne shares hope for Canadian journalism’s future September 30, 2022 Share … helping them in their greatest time of need.” She described how Unifor’s Social Justice Fund supports another important program run by Journalists …
… the Huffington Post. I have made no secret of my respect for our new Prime Minister, especially after the disdain I … of what a terrible place Mexico is for working people, and how those conditions make it such an attractive place for … from demanding more. Unifor, through its Social Justice Fund, works with many groups across Mexico to improve the …
… Earth Day 2020 April 22, 2020 Share UE & Unifor call for urgent action for workers and the planet As … year, we mark this date with solemn considerations forhowhumanity will also overcome a new threat, the COVID-19 … pensions, retirement and social security systems be fully funded so that workers in carbon-intensive industries can …
… BIWOC Conference celebrates 10 years of victories as a union September 20, 2023 Share Main Image Image … Unifor will be allocating $250,000 for a new Equity Fund to encourage and support local unions doing work on … Mental health is health. It was amazing to represent the humanity of things. To represent that I hurt, too, and it …
… Empowerment at United Nations March 21, 2017 Share Unifor’s Regional Directors and Women’s Director joined women … to good jobs is determined by a government's willingness to fund public services like universal childcare. Who … groups and NGOs all came together to answer the question on how to ensure women’s economic empowerment and full …
… October 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image The ninth Unifor B.C. Regional Council opened with remarks from Alec Dan … spoke to the important function of the strike and defense fund. He stressed that local unions should continue to … drug users and encouraged Unifor members to learn how to administer Naloxone to someone who is unresponsive …
… experiences with racism and those of their friends and co-workers and their commitment to make Unifor a union for … Halifax said the racial inequities exposed by the pandemic showed her how much such programs are needed, saying that … especially for her.” The Racial Justice Liaison program is funded in part by Heritage Canada’s Anti-Racism Action …
… Unifor Local 673 members show solidarity with frontline health care workers June 27, … this problem of howwe adequately care for our seniors and fund a system that ensures working conditions are safe and …
… Unifor salutes Personal Support Workers May 19, 2015 Share … critical and appreciated by residents and clients. However, low staffing levels remain a critical concern in … Unifor is also calling on the province implement and fund for a minimum hourly wage of PSWs in home care of …
… in the fight to Build Back Better and make lasting change for workers post-pandemic. “The number of campaigns that have taken place through the pandemic clearly shows that it did not stop your union from being active one … grief and trauma counselling, a community development fund, and education funds that will provide direct support …
… Unifor Canadian Council delegates stand in solidarity of … supporting strikes, as well as the union’s Social Justice Fund. Next up, Dave Churchill from Local 28 and co-chair of … crisis happening in New Brunswick. Murray also lifted the Humanity Project in Moncton, which aims to provide shelter, …
… Follow up to pre-budget presentation to Minister Fortier March 30, 2021 Share The Honourable Mona Fortier … system of early learning and child care based on publicly funded and publicly managed supply of high quality, … waned. We are happy for the chance to add some thoughts on how to achieve this and look forward to continued engagement …
… 2, 2021 Share Main Image Image By Kaylie Tiessen, Unifor Research While Premier Andrew Furey is contemplating … In October of last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report highlighting the value of … more and more people into poverty or insecurity or both. How did the PERT get it so wrong? Newfoundland and Labrador …
… Unifor Submission on Employer's Reporting Requirements under the … treated as a human rights priority. Countless studies have shown that women’s work is undervalued (and therefore … payments in kind; employer contributions to pension funds or plans, long-term disability plans and all forms of …
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