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Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new collective agreement.
The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.
The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.
Bell Clerical workers secure wage gains and job protections in new collective agreement
TORONTO/MONTREAL – Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Bell. The contract, effective December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029,…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new collective agreement.
The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.
The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.
Unifor is urging Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to take every measure to mitigate job loss following the company’s announcement that it will cease newsprint operations by the end of the first quarter, potentially impacting more than a hundred jobs.
Unifor urges support for workers as Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper ceases newsprint production
THUNDER BAY-Unifor is urging Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to take every measure to mitigate job loss following the company’s announcement that it will cease newsprint operations by the end of the first ...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Unifor is urging Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to take every measure to mitigate job loss following the company’s announcement that it will cease newsprint operations by the end of the first quarter, potentially impacting more than a hundred jobs.
Register now for Paid Education Leave courses in Port Elgin taking place March 1–6! The registration deadline has been extended to Jan 30.
Courses include:
🧐 Accident & Incident Investigation
🦺 Health & Safety
💪 Ergonomics (intro)
For more information on registration, email [email protected].
Courses include:
🧐 Accident & Incident Investigation
🦺 Health & Safety
💪 Ergonomics (intro)
For more information on registration, email [email protected].
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Register now for Paid Education Leave courses in Port Elgin taking place March 1–6! The registration deadline has been extended to Jan 30.
Courses include:
🧐 Accident & Incident Investigation
🦺 Health & Safety
💪 Ergonomics (intro)
For more information on registration, email [email protected].
Courses include:
🧐 Accident & Incident Investigation
🦺 Health & Safety
💪 Ergonomics (intro)
For more information on registration, email [email protected].
Earlier this week members of Unifor Locals 603 and 1133 welcomed B.C. forestry minister @rparmarbc.bsky.social to the Canfor facility in Prince George. Good forestry sector jobs are a pillar of the economy. With proper support and attention, it will be part of a sustainable future.
January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Earlier this week members of Unifor Locals 603 and 1133 welcomed B.C. forestry minister @rparmarbc.bsky.social to the Canfor facility in Prince George. Good forestry sector jobs are a pillar of the economy. With proper support and attention, it will be part of a sustainable future.
Unifor is proud to join AI at Work, an international conference that is the first of its kind.
The conference unites academics, policymakers, trade union leaders, and employment representatives to discuss the landscape and governance of AI in the workplace.
The conference unites academics, policymakers, trade union leaders, and employment representatives to discuss the landscape and governance of AI in the workplace.
January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Unifor is proud to join AI at Work, an international conference that is the first of its kind.
The conference unites academics, policymakers, trade union leaders, and employment representatives to discuss the landscape and governance of AI in the workplace.
The conference unites academics, policymakers, trade union leaders, and employment representatives to discuss the landscape and governance of AI in the workplace.
Unifor is concerned by the closure of a Dominion store in St. John’s, affecting 100 unionized grocery workers. We’re focused on ensuring every member’s collective agreement rights are fully upheld.
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Unifor concerned by Dominion store closure in St. John’s affecting 100 workers
ST. JOHN’S—Unifor is concerned following Loblaw’s decision to close a St. John’s Dominion store effective May 8, a move that will impact approximately 100 unionized grocery workers.The affected…
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January 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Unifor is concerned by the closure of a Dominion store in St. John’s, affecting 100 unionized grocery workers. We’re focused on ensuring every member’s collective agreement rights are fully upheld.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social brought the concerns of forestry sector members to the inaugural meeting of the federal government’s new Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force, held January 19 in Vancouver.
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Unifor’s fight for forestry jobs continues at high-level task force
Unifor National President Lana Payne brought the concerns of Unifor forestry sector members to the inaugural meeting of the federal government’s new Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force,…
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January 19, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social brought the concerns of forestry sector members to the inaugural meeting of the federal government’s new Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force, held January 19 in Vancouver.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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Workers at Northeast Nutrition— a federally regulated feed mill in Truro, N.S., which produces fish food for Cooke Aquaculture—has ratified a new three-year agreement at 82% with their employer.
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Fish food producers Northeast Nutrition’s new contract includes 11% wage increase
Workers at Northeast Nutrition— a federally regulated feed mill in Truro, N.S., which produces fish food for Cooke Aquaculture—has ratified a new three-year agreement at 82% with their…
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January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Workers at Northeast Nutrition— a federally regulated feed mill in Truro, N.S., which produces fish food for Cooke Aquaculture—has ratified a new three-year agreement at 82% with their employer.
#canlab
#canlab
Congratulations to the 74 workers at furniture maker Van Gogh Designs in Surrey, B.C., who have voted to join Unifor to fight for better working conditions!
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#canlab
Unifor welcomes new members at Surrey’s Van Gogh Designs
The 74 workers at furniture maker Van Gogh Designs in Surrey, B.C., have voted to join Unifor to fight for better working conditions. “Welcome to Unifor—we’re thrilled to be in your corner,” said…
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January 19, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Congratulations to the 74 workers at furniture maker Van Gogh Designs in Surrey, B.C., who have voted to join Unifor to fight for better working conditions!
#canlab
#canlab
Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honour a leader whose life was dedicated to justice, equality, and unity.
Dr. King’s dream of a world where people are judged by their character, not the colour of their skin, continues to guide our fight for inclusive, respectful communities.
Dr. King’s dream of a world where people are judged by their character, not the colour of their skin, continues to guide our fight for inclusive, respectful communities.
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honour a leader whose life was dedicated to justice, equality, and unity.
Dr. King’s dream of a world where people are judged by their character, not the colour of their skin, continues to guide our fight for inclusive, respectful communities.
Dr. King’s dream of a world where people are judged by their character, not the colour of their skin, continues to guide our fight for inclusive, respectful communities.
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social joined with CLC President Bea Bruske & other union representatives in a roundtable with Minister Dominic LeBlanc to discuss the upcoming CUSMA review. Payne stressed the need for a deal that supports our industrial economy & good union Canadian jobs.
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social joined with CLC President Bea Bruske & other union representatives in a roundtable with Minister Dominic LeBlanc to discuss the upcoming CUSMA review. Payne stressed the need for a deal that supports our industrial economy & good union Canadian jobs.
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social met today with Detroit Three Bargaining Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons (online due to a province-wide #SnowDay) to align strategies in the tariff war and strengthen the fight to protect Canadian auto worker jobs.
January 15, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social met today with Detroit Three Bargaining Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons (online due to a province-wide #SnowDay) to align strategies in the tariff war and strengthen the fight to protect Canadian auto worker jobs.
Unifor Alstom members in Thunder Bay will benefit from the federal government’s Buy Canadian policy, a strategy to ensure public dollars are used to support Canadian jobs, businesses and communities, with a federal investment of nearly $1 billion to fund new TTC subway cars.
#canlab
#canlab
Alstom workers’ jobs in Thunder Bay supported by Buy Canadian policy
THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Unifor is pleased that its Alstom members in Thunder Bay will benefit from the federal government’s Buy Canadian policy, a strategy to ensure public dollars are used to support…
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January 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Unifor Alstom members in Thunder Bay will benefit from the federal government’s Buy Canadian policy, a strategy to ensure public dollars are used to support Canadian jobs, businesses and communities, with a federal investment of nearly $1 billion to fund new TTC subway cars.
#canlab
#canlab
Roughly 60 members who worked at Ming Pao’s newsrooms in Toronto and Richmond B.C. will lose their jobs after the union learned the company is stopping its Canadian operations.
#savelocalnews #canlab
#savelocalnews #canlab
Ming Pao closes Ontario and B.C. newsrooms
Roughly 60 members who worked at Ming Pao’s newsrooms in Toronto and Richmond B.C. will lose their jobs after the union learned the company is stopping its Canadian operations.“This is yet another…
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January 14, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Roughly 60 members who worked at Ming Pao’s newsrooms in Toronto and Richmond B.C. will lose their jobs after the union learned the company is stopping its Canadian operations.
#savelocalnews #canlab
#savelocalnews #canlab
Unifor announces new spring and fall 2026 application deadlines for the Local Union Equity Fund, supporting projects that advance equity, amplify equity-deserving voices, and invest in meaningful change.
Apply by April 10 or Oct. 16.
#canlab
Apply by April 10 or Oct. 16.
#canlab
Unifor calls on locals to power equity projects in 2026
Unifor is excited to announce new spring and fall application deadlines for the Local Union Equity Fund (LUEF).Created to spark action and deepen impact, the LUEF supports local unions ready to advanc...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Unifor announces new spring and fall 2026 application deadlines for the Local Union Equity Fund, supporting projects that advance equity, amplify equity-deserving voices, and invest in meaningful change.
Apply by April 10 or Oct. 16.
#canlab
Apply by April 10 or Oct. 16.
#canlab
A strong aerospace and defence sector means good union jobs, economic security, and Canadian sovereignty. Unifor’s Aerospace and Defence Industrial Strategy shows the path forward. Read Unifor’s letter to Minister Joly. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Letter to Minister Joly informing Canada’s Aerospace and Defence Industrial Strategy
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0A6Dear Minister Joly,Re: Informing Canada’s Aerospace and Defence Industrial Strategy
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January 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
A strong aerospace and defence sector means good union jobs, economic security, and Canadian sovereignty. Unifor’s Aerospace and Defence Industrial Strategy shows the path forward. Read Unifor’s letter to Minister Joly. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
#Unifor condemns U.S. actions against #Venezuela that violate national sovereignty, international law, and harm working people. We call for diplomacy, peace, and respect for self-determination. www.unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab
Unifor statement on U.S. actions in Venezuela
Unifor joins the national and international labour movement and its allies in strongly condemning the recent actions taken by the U.S. Trump Administration against Venezuela.This is a flagrant violati...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#Unifor condemns U.S. actions against #Venezuela that violate national sovereignty, international law, and harm working people. We call for diplomacy, peace, and respect for self-determination. www.unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab
Unifor is honoured to celebrate Black History Month with a special event on February 28, 2026. More details to come, but save the date.
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Black History Month Event
Stay tuned for more information.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Unifor is honoured to celebrate Black History Month with a special event on February 28, 2026. More details to come, but save the date.
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January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day, a day to honour the cultural importance of ribbon skirts for Indigenous communities and celebrate pride, identity and resilience. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
2026 Ribbon Skirt Day
January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada. The movement to recognize the importance of ribbon skirts to many Indigenous communities arose out of the experience of Cote First Nation youth…
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January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day, a day to honour the cultural importance of ribbon skirts for Indigenous communities and celebrate pride, identity and resilience. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Unifor Paid Education Leave helps members build skills and strengthen our union.
Apply by Jan 9 for the following courses: Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling & Workplace Leadership, Planning For Your Future/Pre-Retirement, and Stress: The Workplace Hazard.
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Apply by Jan 9 for the following courses: Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling & Workplace Leadership, Planning For Your Future/Pre-Retirement, and Stress: The Workplace Hazard.
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Paid Education Leave
Check out the Union’s upcoming schedule, download the application form, and send it to your local union for approval and processing.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Unifor Paid Education Leave helps members build skills and strengthen our union.
Apply by Jan 9 for the following courses: Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling & Workplace Leadership, Planning For Your Future/Pre-Retirement, and Stress: The Workplace Hazard.
www.unifor.org/resources/ed...
Apply by Jan 9 for the following courses: Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling & Workplace Leadership, Planning For Your Future/Pre-Retirement, and Stress: The Workplace Hazard.
www.unifor.org/resources/ed...
In 2025, Unifor fought for the rights of workers in the face of tariffs from the U.S. and job cuts.
“This is the moment that big corporations and governments choose to go after our rights,” said @lanapayne.bsky.social. Workers have to be "prepared to fight on all the fronts right now."
“This is the moment that big corporations and governments choose to go after our rights,” said @lanapayne.bsky.social. Workers have to be "prepared to fight on all the fronts right now."
This year in labour: workers fight back despite instability and hardship
In 2025, unions fought for the rights of workers in the face of tariffs from the US and job cuts by employers.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
In 2025, Unifor fought for the rights of workers in the face of tariffs from the U.S. and job cuts.
“This is the moment that big corporations and governments choose to go after our rights,” said @lanapayne.bsky.social. Workers have to be "prepared to fight on all the fronts right now."
“This is the moment that big corporations and governments choose to go after our rights,” said @lanapayne.bsky.social. Workers have to be "prepared to fight on all the fronts right now."
❄️ Winter safety matters! Cold stress is a serious risk for workers. Unifor’s fact sheet offers tips to stay warm, safe, and protected on the job. Read the fact sheet here: www.unifor.org/sites/defaul...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
❄️ Winter safety matters! Cold stress is a serious risk for workers. Unifor’s fact sheet offers tips to stay warm, safe, and protected on the job. Read the fact sheet here: www.unifor.org/sites/defaul...
Forestry workers are the backbone of many communities. Unifor is fighting to protect forestry jobs and secure a sustainable future for the sector.
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Fight for Forestry Jobs
Fighting for good jobs in the forestry sector
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Forestry workers are the backbone of many communities. Unifor is fighting to protect forestry jobs and secure a sustainable future for the sector.
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www.unifor.org/campaigns/al...
Stay connected to your union in 2026. Subscribe to UniLink, Unifor’s weekly newsletter, for news, campaigns, and member stories.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Ontario’s workers’ compensation system is failing injured workers. Unifor is demanding reforms that put workers’ health, dignity, and fairness first.
Learn more and take action by signing our e-petition!
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Learn more and take action by signing our e-petition!
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Fix Ontario's Workers' Compensation
Ontario workers need a Workers' Compensation system that is effective, efficient and fair.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ontario’s workers’ compensation system is failing injured workers. Unifor is demanding reforms that put workers’ health, dignity, and fairness first.
Learn more and take action by signing our e-petition!
www.unifor.org/campaigns/al...
Learn more and take action by signing our e-petition!
www.unifor.org/campaigns/al...