Unifor

CLC President Bruske to all levels of government: Show you stand with workers and implement anti-scab legislation now

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Congress, Face, Walking, Strike, Canadian National Railway, Unifor, Heart, Safety, Public sector, Hostility, Scabs, Bruske, Legislation

“I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.

Key Points: 
  • “I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.
  • The horrific event that happened in Northern Ontario less than two weeks ago is a terrifying example.
  • Scabs, sometimes called “replacement” workers, are brought in during a lockout or strike to take regular workers’ jobs.
  • More and more private and public sector workers are turning to their unions to stand up and demand better.

Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans, Readies Manufacturing Plants

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Vehicle Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, Community, Automation, Oakville Assembly, AMP, EVS, Meta, Ford Motor Company, Acquisition, Software, Plant, FedEx, Unifor, Ohio Assembly, Workforce

By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.

Key Points: 
  • By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Ford’s electric vehicle sales increased by 86% and hybrid sales rose 42% versus a year ago.
  • Prospective employees can meet with Ford representatives at the new Ford Tennessee Discovery Center in Brownsville, Tenn., once it opens.
  • Employees at the plant, like at other Ford manufacturing facilities, will use wearable technology to support high-quality and efficient manufacturing.

Unifor extremely disappointed in Ford Motor Company decision to delay Oakville transition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Oakville Assembly, EV, Social justice, Ford Motor Company, Private sector, Ford, Unifor, Ford Edge

"Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.

Key Points: 
  • "Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.
  • Our members have done nothing but build best-in-class vehicles for Ford Motor Company and they deserve certainty in the company's future production plans," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor represents more than 5,600 Ford Canada workers, including 3,200 Local 707 members employed at the Oakville Assembly Plant.
  • "There will be unexpected setbacks in the transition to EV, but we fully expect Ford to investigate every available option to support our Oakville members.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with CN Autoport

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Social justice, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, Negotiation, Unifor, NS, Private sector

HALIFAX, NS, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company's request.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company's request.
  • Details will be shared with Autoport members first at meetings scheduled for tomorrow, April 3, 2024, where members will vote on the tentative agreement.
  • Picket lines at the Autoport in Eastern Passage will remain active until a collective agreement is ratified.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Expertech workers move towards strike action

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Negotiation, Social justice, Tick, BCE Inc., Private sector, Bell, Unifor, Workforce, Optimism

"It's appalling to see Expertech continue to disregard the hard work and dedication of these workers.

Key Points: 
  • "It's appalling to see Expertech continue to disregard the hard work and dedication of these workers.
  • Our members have patiently awaited resolution but with only minimal progress on wages and outsourcing of work we are rapidly approaching the necessity of strike action."
  • "As the clock ticks towards potential strike action there is a still time for Expertech to deliver a fair agreement but our bargaining committee stands prepared to take decisive action should the need arise."
  • Unifor's 'Shame on Bell' campaign aims to highlight the struggles faced by workers, including those at Bell Expertech.

Ontario budget sustains previous progress for workers, more needed to bolster quality care and economic growth

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Social justice, Patient, Private sector, Child care, Housing, Government, WSIB, Investment, Unifor, Ford, Privatization

"Sustained investments in transit, health care, and other critical infrastructure are critical steps to building an Ontario that works for working people and their families."

Key Points: 
  • "Sustained investments in transit, health care, and other critical infrastructure are critical steps to building an Ontario that works for working people and their families."
  • Unifor is encouraged by progress on the government's transit plan and commitment to reduce costs for commuters, but additional investment is needed to improve transit quality and ensure the creation of good jobs.
  • "The Ontario budget makes progress in health care but doesn't do enough to fix the backlog of problems impacting our health care system, workers, and their families," says Samia Hashi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director.
  • "Access to quality care, long wait times, staffing levels, and suppressed wages have led the system into chaos.

Unifor condemns Manitoba PCs for blocking key employment bills

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Friday, March 22, 2024
MB, Social justice, PC, Unifor, Wab Kinew, Legislation, Private sector

WINNIPEG, MB, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Manitoba workers and their families are paying the price after key legislation was blocked this week by the PC caucus.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Manitoba workers and their families are paying the price after key legislation was blocked this week by the PC caucus.
  • By blocking key employment reforms, the PC caucus has reminded voters why the PCs aren't fit to govern," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "We call on the Manitoba PCs to stop playing games and let the Premier get to work on the agenda he was democratically elected to implement."
  • Numerous bills were expected be tabled to help working Manitobans, including bills to streamline the unionization process and prohibit scab labour.

Bell terminates workers on virtual group meetings

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Social justice, Private sector, Woman, Bell, Unifor, Telecommunications, BCE, Human resources, Management

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Hundreds of Unifor Bell telecommunications members are being terminated on virtual group meetings today, just a day after Unifor rallied in Ottawa to call out Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) for cutting thousands of jobs across the country while continuing to rake in profits and increase payouts to shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Hundreds of Unifor Bell telecommunications members are being terminated on virtual group meetings today, just a day after Unifor rallied in Ottawa to call out Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) for cutting thousands of jobs across the country while continuing to rake in profits and increase payouts to shareholders.
  • Unifor represents more than 19,000 telecommunications workers at BCE and its subsidiaries.
  • After the union expressed outrage, Bell has modified its approach for upcoming meetings.
  • Union representatives will be identified and people on the group calls will have the ability to unmute to ask questions.

CN Autoport talks break down as company offers less to striking workers

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Social justice, Courage, Constitution, Private sector, NDP, Unifor, NS, Canadian National Railway

"CN Rail and Autoport are showing who they are.

Key Points: 
  • "CN Rail and Autoport are showing who they are.
  • They asked us back to the bargaining table only to offer less than our members turned down before this strike began.
  • "If the company thinks they will break the resolve of our members, they are not reading the room.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor encourages all-party support for NS NDP anti-scab legislation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Social justice, Commons, Columbia, Strike, Canadian National Railway, Trade union, Private sector, House, MLA, Unifor, Safety, Workplace, NDP, NS, Legislation

"Anti-scab legislation is about leveling the playing field and upholding workers' Constitutional rights," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Key Points: 
  • "Anti-scab legislation is about leveling the playing field and upholding workers' Constitutional rights," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Unifor is calling on Premier Tim Houston and every sitting MLA to vote to support amendments to the Trade Union Act to protect striking workers so situations like the one at CN Autoport can't happen again."
  • Unifor members rallied outside the Nova Scotia Legislature this morning, alongside members from other unions, to call for all-party support for the NDP legislation.
  • Unifor is advocating for every jurisdiction across Canada to pass anti-scab legislation to restore workers' Constitutionally-protected right to strike.