… New Statcan data shows temporary EI measures are worth keeping for the long run August … —The stark drop in workers disqualified from Employment Insurance during COVID-19 shows that the pandemic EI measures should be renewed, says Unifor. “The report confirms what workers have been telling …
… Fish harvesters welcome announcement of direct federal support to compensate industry May 20, 2020 Share Main Image … and Labrador,” said Keith Sullivan, President of FFAW-Unifor. “Today’s announcement recognizes the vital role … on the federal government to provide extended Employment Insurance benefits to fish harvesters, access to wage …
… It’s time to flip the script on Employment Insurance June 14, 2021 Share Main Image Image Canada’s … of our economy to suit the needs of business, not workers. It was a failed experiment, and needs to be … contribute to will be when they need them. In response, Unifor is launching a national campaign and report proposing …
… Ending CRB without a long-term income security plan hurts workers October 21, 2021 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –The … a permanent fix for the country’s inadequate Employment Insurance (EI) program will revert workers to failed pre-pandemic income security measures, Unifor says. “Everyone wants to move past this pandemic, but …
… Unifor kicks off federal lobby week to build better EI December … urgent repairs needed to fix Canada’s broken Employment Insurance (EI) system. “There is no time to waste when it … running out of benefits and running into barriers with a program that seems more determined to punish them instead of …
… Joint Community and Labour Statement on Principles and Priorities for Reforming EI Funding Rules and the Financing … also be in alignment with key objectives of the Employment Insuranceprogram: to provide decent social insurance … Family Service Toronto Fish, Food & Allied Workers (FFAW-Unifor) Good Jobs for All Coalition HALCO IBEW Justice for …
… Short and Long Term Considerations for Employment Insurance Policy in Canada June 3, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 … and working conditions). Immediate EI changes needed – Unifor recommendations As ministerial and ESDC staff prepare …
… have been active throughout the COVID-19 crisis in order to quickly try to fill the many gaps in Canada’s … Why were so many workers unable to access employment insurance (EI) when they were suddenly laid-off? Why did we … the pandemic? Who is still falling through the cracks? Unifor’s #BuildBackBetter road map sets out the answers to …