Unifor leadership led more than 1,500 members and supporters as they rallied at the union’s Constitutional Convention in downtown Vancouver, B.C., to stand up for Canadian workers. “We are going to do whatever it takes to protect Canadian jobs from destruction from [U.S. President] Donald Trump,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne. Rally speakers called for action to safeguard … Read more
Lana Payne vowed to continue fighting for workers everywhere in Canada after she won the election for the National President seat by a landslide at Unifor’s Constitutional Convention in Vancouver, B.C., on Aug. 27. Payne said, “We have workers to defend, jobs to protect and a country and economy to get on track. And this country needs us. Canada needs this union. … Read more
Unifor awarded its highest honour, the Nelson Mandela Award, to the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) in recognition of media workers’ dangerous and unrelenting coverage of the conflict in Gaza. “We are proud to award the PJS for the incredible work to do and sacrifices they make to tell the world the truth about what is happening in Gaza,” said … Read more
Unifor is pleased to see that all three levels of government have confirmed that Toronto Transit Commission subway trains will be manufactured at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay, Ont., securing jobs for workers represented by Unifor Local 1075. “This is a great victory. Unifor fought long and hard to get the federal, provincial and municipal governments … Read more
Unifor welcomed the federal government’s new measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, including an emphasis on income supports for workers, product and market diversification, and a commitment to using Canadian lumber and wood products more effectively. “Canada’s forestry workers are world-class and form the backbone of a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne. … Read more
Members of Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have ratified a new collective agreement with VIA Rail. “This agreement delivers meaningful gains for our members at VIA Rail and protects the critical work they do serving passengers across Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We fought hard to secure improvements that matter to our members and … Read more