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Unifor @unifor.org · 6h

As a new unfair tariff hits softwood lumber today, labour, the Province of British Columbia, and industry came together with a united call for the federal govt to ensure that forestry has an equal place with other industries of national importance during trade negotiations: cofi.org/statement-fr...

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Unifor @unifor.org · 8h

At a media conference with Premier David Eby about protecting the forestry industry during trade talks, Western Region Director Gavin insisted “We can’t afford to pit one kind of worker against another. It has to be Forestry AND auto. Canola AND energy. Aerospace AND seafood producers.”

World Mental Health Day Statement

Unifor @unifor.org · 3d

On International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the power and potential of every girl.

We reaffirm our commitment to working together to ensure that girls around the world have the education, safety, and respect they need to build the future we all deserve.

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Unifor @unifor.org · 4d

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Unifor is committed to building psychosocially safe workplaces. Read our statement and learn more about mental health protections at work.

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

Friday, October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Everyone struggles with mental health or mental illness at some point in their lives, if not daily. We know that safe, healthy work environments…

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Unifor @unifor.org · 5d

Unifor National President Lana Payne brought solidarity and the voice of Unifor members to the CUPE National Convention today in Toronto, speaking out about the need for workers to stand united against Trump’s tariffs and defend good Canadian jobs.

Feds throwing Canadian auto sector under the bus in Trump-Carney trade talks, warns union

Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

“What I’m hearing right now is that there is a willingness to sacrifice the auto industry because it isn’t part of the broader discussion at the moment,” says @lanapayne.bsky.social.
www.thestar.com/business/fed...

Big Three Detroit automakers in Canada say Trump's tariff approach has led to higher prices and concessions to EV market share.

www.thestar.com

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Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

Unifor activists joined the CUPW picket line in Calgary today to show solidarity and support for the workers standing up for fairness and a system we can all be proud of

Prairie region women rise together in strength and solidarity

Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

💪 The Unifor Sisterhood is Strong!

The Prairie Region Women's Conference brought Unifor activists together to continue the fight for equity and equality.

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

On October 5 – 7, more than 100 Unifor sisters and siblings gathered in Calgary for the Prairie Region Women’s Conference, uniting under the theme: Rising Together – Voices of Strength and…

Be part of our 2025 Trans Awareness Week campaign! - Egale Canada

Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

Egale, a organization advancing justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, is inviting trans and gender-diverse people to share their stories for Trans Awareness Week 2025. The campaign is only possible thanks to Unifor's Social Justice Fund.

🔗 egale.ca/egale-in-action/taw-2025-submissions/

Egale Canada invites you to be part of our Trans Awareness Week campaign, which aims to address perception bias and raise awareness about the challenges and barriers that trans and gender diverse people...

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Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

At a meeting of Unifor local leadership in Alberta today, @lanapayne.bsky.social updated members on the U.S.-Canada trade negotiations and the union's vocal campaign to ensure no Cdn industry is sacrificed by govt negotiators.

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Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

Penske Logistics workers, represented by Unifor Local 4268 in Woodstock, have ratified a new three-year agreement by 72%.
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Penske Woodstock ratifies new three-year agreement

WOODSTOCK, ONT.— Penske Logistics workers, represented by Unifor Local 4268 in Woodstock, have ratified a new three-year agreement by 72%.“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for negotiating…

Unifor cautions against piecemeal trade negotiations that surrender leverage early

Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

“The concern is that we’ll use much of our leverage without securing deals on auto, softwood and other key sectors likely to face tariffs in the coming months,” says Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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Unifor @unifor.org · 6d

Unifor warns that piecemeal deals risk Canada’s bargaining leverage before securing gains in key sectors.

“Any privileged access to resources must be tied to progress in other areas. No deal is better than a bad deal," says Unifor National President Lana Payne.

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

TORONTO – Unifor is cautioning the federal government against entering into piecemeal trade negotiations with the U.S. that could weaken Canada’s overall bargaining position and surrender critical…

Titan Tool & Die workers unanimously support their bargaining committee’s decision to reject concessionary offer

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Unifor @unifor.org · 7d

Locked out for two months, Titan Tool & Die workers voted unanimously to back their bargaining committee’s decision to reject a contract that demanded deep concessions on wages, pensions and retirement benefits. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

WINDSOR – Titan Tool & Die workers, who have been locked out for two months, voted unanimously today to support their bargaining committee’s decision to reject a company contract offer that demanded d...

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Unifor @unifor.org · 7d

Unifor celebrates Continuing Care Assistants' Week in Nova Scotia and recognizes the dedicated CCAs who provide hands-on care for us and our loved ones. We continue to advocate for fair pay, safe working conditions, and respect for CCAs.

Unifor @unifor.org · 7d

"Opportunities like this conference are so important. Three provinces joining together, different sectors and generations, uniting to discuss the challenges we are facing and ways we can address them together." @lanapayne.bsky.social #RisingTogether

Fall application projects for Local Union Equity Fund wanted

Unifor @unifor.org · 7d

We kicked off the final day of #RisingTogether with a panel discussion on women in leadership in the Prairie region that highlighted the importance of sisters and siblings lifting each other up.

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Unifor @unifor.org · 7d

The deadline for fall applications to the Local Union Equity Fund is fast approaching on Oct. 20, 2025. The fund was created to encourage and support local unions to dedicate time and resources to equity campaigns and initiatives.
#canlab

Fall into opportunity — apply to the Local Union Equity Fund (LUEF) before the approaching deadline of Oct. 20.The fund was created to encourage and support local unions who wish to step up their…

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 8d

It was a pleasure to meet with progressive activists this weekend at the Sask NDP convention. I heard many energetic discussions about building the movement that will replace the tired, out-of-touch Scott Moe govt