Unifor

Unifor sends aid to New Brunswick to help families fleeing floods

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Friday, May 4, 2018
International Federation of Journalists, Trade unions in Canada, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Unifor, Saint John, New Brunswick

SAINT JOHN, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor has donated $35,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to provide urgent aid to families and communities impacted by the devastating floods in New Brunswick.

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  • SAINT JOHN, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor has donated $35,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to provide urgent aid to families and communities impacted by the devastating floods in New Brunswick.
  • "As a social union, Unifor believes our work extends far beyond the collective bargaining table and into our communities.
  • Unifor members are encouraged to help as flooding continues and the worst may not be over.
  • Unifor 7,200 New Brunswick members work throughout the province in forestry, fishing, telecommunications, education, airlines, manufacturing and the hospitality sectors.

Surrey Board of Trade stays away from Sheraton Guildford

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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SURREY, BC, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ -The Surrey Board of Trade is the latest Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel customer to take its business elsewhere during a strike by hospitality workers represented by Unifor Local 3000.

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  • SURREY, BC, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ -The Surrey Board of Trade is the latest Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel customer to take its business elsewhere during a strike by hospitality workers represented by Unifor Local 3000.
  • "This strike could end tomorrow if the Sheraton Guildford owner wanted to sign a contract that respects hard-working hotel workers."
  • Since then, major bookings at the hotel have been movedincluding an event with Surrey Mayor Linda Hepneras several organizations choose to respect the Unifor Local 3000 picket line.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Strike averted, tentative deal reached at Windsor Star

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Saturday, May 5, 2018
International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Postmedia Network, Unifor

WINDSOR, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ -A tentative deal has been reached with Postmedia just hours before a strike deadline at the Windsor Star.

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  • WINDSOR, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ -A tentative deal has been reached with Postmedia just hours before a strike deadline at the Windsor Star.
  • The Council collectively represents 180 members who work in the newsroom, advertising, business office, sales and service, pressroom and mailroom.
  • Details of the tentative agreement will not be made public until after workers have a chance to be briefed and vote on it at a ratification meeting for all members on Sunday.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor delivers overwhelming strike mandate to Lear Ajax

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Monday, April 23, 2018
International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Unifor, Strike action

AJAX, ON, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Lear Ajax delivered an overwhelming 99 per cent strike mandate, putting the union and its 320 workers in a legal strike position as of April 28.

Key Points: 
  • AJAX, ON, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Lear Ajax delivered an overwhelming 99 per cent strike mandate, putting the union and its 320 workers in a legal strike position as of April 28.
  • "This vote sends a strong message of solidarity and support for our bargaining agenda" said Shane Wark, Assistant to the Unifor National President.
  • The workers, represented by Unifor Local 222, voted on April 22 in favour of strike action.
  • "Unifor is seeking to eliminate the current pay disparity in the seat manufacturing sector," said Unifor Local President Colin James.

Unifor welcomes news that airport privatization stalled

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Canadian Labour Congress, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor, Marc Garneau, Garneau, QUEBEC, Government of Canada

TORONTO, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor joins several stakeholders, including most Canadian airport authorities, in celebrating news that the federal government's controversial study of airport privatization has been shelved.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor joins several stakeholders, including most Canadian airport authorities, in celebrating news that the federal government's controversial study of airport privatization has been shelved.
  • "Privatization is a scam that threatens the security and service at Canadian airports," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • It has been reported that federal transportation minister Marc Garneau has told airport CEOs that the federal government's study on airport privatization is no longer active.
  • "We're happy that the federal government has listened to workers and airport stakeholders," said Renaud Gagn, Unifor Quebec Director.

Unifor organizes solidarity rally for striking Caesars Windsor workers

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Friday, April 20, 2018
Windsor, Ontario, ONTARIO, Unifor Local 444, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Trade unions in Canada, Caesars Windsor, Unifor, Eastern Canada

WINDSOR, ON, April 20, 2018 /CNW/ - On Sunday April 22, Unifor is holding a community rally to support striking Caesars Windsor hospitality workers calling for respect and demanding a better contract to address workload issues.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, April 20, 2018 /CNW/ - On Sunday April 22, Unifor is holding a community rally to support striking Caesars Windsor hospitality workers calling for respect and demanding a better contract to address workload issues.
  • "Caesars Windsor Casino has done incredibly well financially because of the hard work done by these workers, and now it's time for the employer to recognize that in negotiations."
  • Since April 6, 2,300 workers represented by Unifor Local 444, have been on strike, with hundreds walking the picket line.
  • WHEN: Sunday, April 22 beginning at 11:00 a.m.
    WHO: Jerry Dias, Unifor National President, Bob Orr, Unifor National Secretary-treasurer, striking Caesars Windsor Casino workers, and Unifor Local 444 representatives.

B.C. forestry roundtable calls on Trudeau to act

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Friday, April 20, 2018
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VICTORIA, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - A forestry roundtable convened to deal with the crisis caused by U.S. tariffs on five Canadian paper mills has resolved to protect affected communities and recruit the federal government to fight back.

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  • VICTORIA, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - A forestry roundtable convened to deal with the crisis caused by U.S. tariffs on five Canadian paper mills has resolved to protect affected communities and recruit the federal government to fight back.
  • "The federal government needs to act now to protect forestry communities and good Canadian jobs."
  • "Stopping Trump's tariffs is clearly a top priority for the Horgan government," said Joie Warnock, Unifor Western Regional Director.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor welcomes British Columbia fair wage legislation

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Income distribution, Economy, Labour law, Minimum wage, Socialism, Unifor, Business ethics, Industrial relations

"Liquor servers and others struggling under the sub-minimum wage deserve a raise," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

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  • "Liquor servers and others struggling under the sub-minimum wage deserve a raise," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • "We look forward to working with the British Columbia government to use employment standards improvements to make these wage gains go even further."
  • Unifor has campaigned for years to increase the minimum wage and eliminate the wage discrimination faced by liquor servers, live-in home support workers, live-in camp leaders, resident care takers and some farm workersall of whom received a wage increase in today's announcement.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor launches people's trade town hall tour

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Trade unions in Canada, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor

HAMILTON, ON, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - On Friday April 20, Unifor launches its cross country town hall tour to explore a progressive trade agenda.

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  • HAMILTON, ON, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - On Friday April 20, Unifor launches its cross country town hall tour to explore a progressive trade agenda.
  • "Canada's approach to trade has been flawed and now is the time to do things differently," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • Unifor is launching a cross country dialogue to ignite a conversation with the public about trade.
  • Unifor is inviting all residents and the media to attend the launch of its People's Trade campaign in Hamilton.