Unifor Contributes $25,000 to ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub
Press Release August 20, 2024 Unifor representatives Dan Bailey and Claudine Stom attended the August 16 opening of the ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub in Regina, a groundbreaking facility dedicated to addressing…
Steelworkers: U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism
Press Release The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber. “The decision by the U.S. Department of…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Unions demand the right to self-determination
Press Release 7 August, 2024 On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August, the ITUC demands the right of self-determination for Indigenous peoples worldwide. ITUC General Secretary…
On Emancipation Day, Workers Rally to Demand Government Action on Discrimination In the Federal Public Service
Press Release OTTAWA, July 31, 2024– On Emancipation Day, The Black Class Action Secretariat invites Canadian workers and their allies to rally against discrimination and anti-Black racism in the public…
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Lebouthillier Re: Northern Cod
Press Release July 11, 2024 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Lebouthillier, We write today on a serious matter needing your attention. On behalf of 320,000 workers across the country,…
United Steelworkers union converges in St. John’s for triennial conference
Press Release July 8, 2024 ST. JOHN’S – The United Steelworkers (USW) union has brought 450 members, staff and guests to St. John’s as part of the union’s triennial District…
Unifor supports Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters’ call for reestablishment of Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery
Press Release July 3, 2024 Unifor and the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW) is urging the public to support fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador, who are calling…
GNWT and UNW Reach Agreement in Principle
Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have reached an agreement in principle. Both parties will be recommending ratification of the…
Thessalon First Nation workers make history as first in Canada to unionize
Press Release June 27, 2024 THESSALON FIRST NATION, Ont. – Employees of Thessalon First Nation in Northern Ontario have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW), in the process making history…
Unifor members learn about Indigenous diversity
Press Release June 26, 2024 On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor and activist Pam Palmater joined Unifor Indigenous Liaison Gina Smoke to lead a webinar introducing the diverse…
