Unifor National News
- Contract talks break off between Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company as union seeks strike mandate May 19, 2026Contract talks break off between Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company as union seeks strike mandate May 19, 2026 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER – Contract talks between Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) have broken off, and the union is now moving to secure a strike mandate from transit workers, after the employer […]
- Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia May 14, 2026Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia May 14, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor recognizes May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) supporting the global theme of “At the heart of democracy” – a reminder that truly democratic societies must be grounded in justice and freedom […]
- Review of the 2026 Prairie Regional Council May 13, 2026Review of the 2026 Prairie Regional Council May 13, 2026 Share Main Image Image Watch members from across the prairies gather in Edmonton to share bargaining updates and strategize for the year ahead. Media Contact Ian Boyko National Communications Representative - Western Region Email Email Hide Image on News Page On
- Unifor Paramedic Services Week Statement 2026 May 13, 2026Unifor Paramedic Services Week Statement 2026 May 13, 2026 Share Main Image Image As Canada marks Paramedic Services Week, Unifor proudly recognizes the dedication, skill, and compassion of paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, and frontline emergency services workers across the country.This year’s theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” highlights the collective effort of our members and union to […]
- Kruger investment brings new union jobs and hope for Quebec’s forestry sector May 13, 2026Kruger investment brings new union jobs and hope for Quebec’s forestry sector May 13, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor attended Kruger’s press conference in Trois-Rivières on May 11, 2026, for the announcement of a major $333 million investment to launch a new biodegradable nonwoven materials production facility. The project will create 56 new permanent […]
- Unifor congratulates Globe reporter on her NNA award May 12, 2026Unifor congratulates Globe reporter on her NNA award May 12, 2026 Share Main Image Image Dear Carrie,Congratulations on being named Journalist of the Year at this year’s National Newspaper Awards.It is a deeply deserved honour, not only because of the extraordinary impact of your reporting, but because of the courage and discipline with which you […]
- Lobby days part of effort to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario May 12, 2026Lobby days part of effort to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario May 12, 2026 Share Main Image Image On May 5 and 6, Unifor took to Queen’s Park to urge Ontario MPPs to pass Bill 55 and declare intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic. In Canada, one woman is killed by an intimate […]
- Unifor and Ford Motor Company to begin contract negotiations May 11, 2026Unifor and Ford Motor Company to begin contract negotiations May 11, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO- Unifor will commence 2026 Detroit Three auto negotiations on June 22, starting with Ford Motor Company. Unifor represents approximately 5,000 workers at various Ford of Canada facilities."Currently, the Canadian auto sector, and in turn our members and their […]
- Care Can’t Wait: Unifor demands action for PSWs and CCAs May 11, 2026Care Can’t Wait: Unifor demands action for PSWs and CCAs May 11, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor statement on Personal Support Worker / Continuing Care Assistant Day, May 19, 2026On May 19, Unifor proudly honours the dedication, skill, and compassion of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) across Canada.PSWs and CCAs […]
- Unifor health care workers protest hospital layoffs at Quinte Health May 11, 2026Unifor health care workers protest hospital layoffs at Quinte Health May 11, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor members rallied outside Belleville General Hospital this week after Quinte Health announced the elimination of 59 Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Health Care Aide positions across multiple hospital sites, a move the union says will further strain […]