Unifor National News
- Unifor amplifies ‘care counts, wages matter’ message at Queen’s Park rally October 30, 2026Unifor amplifies ‘care counts, wages matter’ message at Queen’s Park rally October 30, 2026 Share Main Image Image On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, Unifor joined early childhood educators, parents, labour leaders, and community advocates on the lawn of Queen’s Park in Toronto for the Care Counts Rally for Early Learning and Child Care. The action amplified […]
- Unifor B.C. Regional Council mobilizes to protect Canadian jobs October 28, 2026Unifor B.C. Regional Council mobilizes to protect Canadian jobs October 28, 2026 Share Main Image Image The 2026 Unifor B.C. Regional Council (BCRC) met in Victoria from Oct. 23 to 25 with the fight to protect Canadian jobs from the U.S. trade war at the centre of the debates, reports and actions.Friday, October 23The council […]
- Unifor’s 2026 Canadian Council October 28, 2026Unifor’s 2026 Canadian Council October 28, 2026 Share Main Image Image On August 28 – 30, 2026, Unifor members from across the country gathered in Ottawa for the 2026 Canadian Council. Hide Image on News Page On
- Unifor presses Saskatchewan MLAs for fair bargaining and safer workplaces October 28, 2026Unifor presses Saskatchewan MLAs for fair bargaining and safer workplaces October 28, 2026 Share Main Image Image REGINA—Unifor leaders are meeting with government and Opposition MLAs in Regina this week to call for fairer labour laws and safer workplaces.The lobby runs from Oct. 26 to 29. It focuses on three issues: fair bargaining, workplace health […]
- Fairmont Hotel Vancouver workers ratify new contract with significant raises October 28, 2026Fairmont Hotel Vancouver workers ratify new contract with significant raises October 27, 2026 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER—The 445 room attendants, servers, banquet staff and other workers at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will see wage increases of between 10% and 23% over the next three years, after members of Unifor Local 114 voted in favour […]
- Lana Payne to Senate and House of Commons committees, “pump the brakes” on C-39 October 27, 2026Lana Payne to Senate and House of Commons committees, “pump the brakes” on C-39 October 26, 2026 Share Main Image Image On Monday October 26, 2026, Unifor National President Lana Payne presented to both a Senate and a House of Commons committee studying Bill C-39. Payne’s testimony centered on the infringement on the right to strike […]
- Shifting North American auto policy gives China the upper hand October 26, 2026Shifting North American auto policy gives China the upper hand October 26, 2026 Share Main Image Image Lana Payne Toronto Star oped As the Trump Administration continues its nonsensical tariff attack on Canada’s auto industry, it is becoming increasingly clear the only winner in this trade war is China.News that Stellantis intends to build some electrified […]
- Autobus Venise workers on strike over wages and guaranteed hours October 26, 2026Autobus Venise workers on strike over wages and guaranteed hours October 26, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor Local 700 members at Autobus Venise in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in Quebec have been on strike since October 22, 2026, following an impasse in negotiations over wages and employer demands for significant concessions on guaranteed hours of work.Guaranteed hours […]
- International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, defending journalists means defending democracy October 26, 2026International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, defending journalists means defending democracy October 26, 2026 Share Main Image Image Journalism is essential to democracy. When journalists are threatened, silenced, jailed, or killed, the public’s right to know is under attack.November 2 marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and serves […]
- Unifor vows to defend workers’ rights under the next B.C. government October 25, 2026Unifor vows to defend workers’ rights under the next B.C. government October 25, 2026 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA—Canada’s largest union in the private sector will re-double its commitment to workers’ rights, reconciliation, and human rights during the term of the next provincial government.“Regardless of who occupies the premier’s office, Unifor remains laser-focussed on protecting […]