Unifor National News
- U.K. Amazon workers meet with Unifor to share organizing strategies February 11, 2026U.K. Amazon workers meet with Unifor to share organizing strategies February 11, 2026 Share Main Image Image Amazon warehouse workers from Coventry, United Kingdom, joined Unifor organizers on Feb. 5 at the union’s national office in Toronto to exchange lessons, strategies, and hard-won insights from efforts to organize one of the world’s largest employers.The meeting […]
- Stop shipping Canadian jobs overseas, says alliance of telecom workers February 11, 2026Stop shipping Canadian jobs overseas, says alliance of telecom workers February 11, 2026 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA - A new alliance of telecommunications workers is denouncing the offshoring of thousands of Canadian jobs by major telecommuncations corporations, to the detriment of the Canadian economy, as well as Canadians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.The Canadian Telecommunications […]
- Unifor members take fight for public health care to Parliament Hill February 10, 2026Unifor members take fight for public health care to Parliament Hill February 10, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor members brought the fight for public health care to Parliament Hill this week, meeting directly with MPs and senators and joining a public rally to call for action as shortages and long waits continue to strain […]
- New Alliance to raise the alarm on the offshoring of Canadian telecommunications jobs February 10, 2026New Alliance to raise the alarm on the offshoring of Canadian telecommunications jobs February 10, 2026 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA – Representatives from the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance – a coalition of unions representing tens of thousands of workers in the sector – will hold a press conference to launch their campaign to protect […]
- Unifor denounces the Canadian government’s decision to cut public transit funding February 10, 2026Unifor denounces the Canadian government’s decision to cut public transit funding February 10, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO—Unifor denounces federal funding cuts to public transit, which threaten safe, reliable service and push costs onto working people and municipalities already under strain.“Public transit is a public good and there is no better time to invest […]
- Unifor seeks to set a pattern with negotiations at the Fairmont Empress February 9, 2026Unifor seeks to set a pattern with negotiations at the Fairmont Empress February 9, 2026 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA—Mental health and affordability are expected to dominate this month’s negotiations as Unifor Local 4276 opens bargaining today with the Fairmont Empress.“Unifor members at Local 4276 are ready to lead the way for the hospitality industry […]
- Air Canada Main Line bargaining update #1 February 6, 2026Air Canada Main Line bargaining update #1 February 6, 2026 Share Main Image Image Dear Members,The Bargaining Committee met with the company, (YYZ snowstorm included) from January 28 until February 6th, focusing on non-monetary items. We have been progressing through the nonmonetary items such as editorial changes, clarifying language and discussion about notice items that […]
- Unifor forestry delegates select Domtar as pattern bargaining target February 6, 2026Unifor forestry delegates select Domtar as pattern bargaining target February 6, 2026 Share Main Image Image MONTREAL— Unifor delegates from across Eastern Canada kicked off bargaining preparations for the forestry industry by selecting Domtar as the target company for the upcoming round of pattern bargaining. “This is a critical moment for our forestry sector and for […]
- Unifor statement on ownership change at NextStar battery plant February 6, 2026Unifor statement on ownership change at NextStar battery plant February 6, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor looks forward to continuing the union’s collective bargaining relationship with LG Energy Solution (LGES) following the announcement that it will end its joint-venture partnership with Stellantis and assume full ownership of the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, […]
- Lana Payne message to members on federal auto policy February 5, 2026Lana Payne message to members on federal auto policy February 5, 2026 Share Main Image Image Today, the federal government released its long-awaited auto policy, and Unifor is encouraged to see a clear focus on protecting Canada’s auto industry. Just a few months ago, there were real concerns that auto could be sidelined or even […]