Unifor National News
- Unifor rallies to protect Canada's public health care July 22, 2026Unifor rallies to protect Canada's public health care July 22, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor members joined the Canadian Health Coalition, the PEI Health Coalition and labour allies in Charlottetown for the Stop Two-Tier Health Care Rally, to stand up for Canada's public health care system and oppose the expansion of privatized health care […]
- Unifor members locked out at Battenfeld Grease in Toronto July 22, 2026Unifor members locked out at Battenfeld Grease in Toronto July 22, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO–Fourteen Unifor members are now on a picket line at Battenfeld Grease after being locked out by the company on July 21, after months of bargaining failed to produce a fair contract.Members of Unifor Local 1459, who work as […]
- Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 reach tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company July 21, 2026Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 reach tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company July 21, 2026 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER — Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have reached a tentative agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company covering more than 5,000 transit workers across Metro Vancouver.The tentative agreement was reached with the assistance of Provincial Meditator […]
- Trump tariff proclamations designed to inflict pain and divide Canada July 21, 2026Trump tariff proclamations designed to inflict pain and divide Canada July 21, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO—The U.S. move to implement a 50% tariff targeting a new list of Canadian goods is designed to inflict economic pain, pressure the federal government into giving concessions, and divide Canada, says Unifor. “We cannot underestimate the potential threat […]
- Unifor to commence negotiations with General Motors July 21, 2026Unifor to commence negotiations with General Motors July 21, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO—Unifor will commence contract negotiations with General Motors (GM) on August 10, 2026. The union represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, including Oshawa Assembly, Ingersoll Assembly (CAMI), St. Catharines Propulsion and Woodstock Distribution Centre. General Motors will be the […]
- Unifor helps launch ‘We’re Here For You Canada’ in Nova Scotia July 20, 2026Unifor helps launch ‘We’re Here For You Canada’ in Nova Scotia July 20, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor members and leadership along with advocates and government officials gathered at the Unifor Halifax Regional office on Friday evening to celebrate the Nova Scotia launch of We’re Here For You Canada, a national organization providing trauma-informed comfort kits […]
- Unifor members bring vibrancy and solidarity to Junior Carnival July 20, 2026Unifor members bring vibrancy and solidarity to Junior Carnival July 20, 2026 Share Main Image Image Bright costumes, bumping music, and youthful energy mixed in with the summer heat filled Malvern Community in Scarborough, Ont., on July 19, 2026, as thousands gathered for the Junior Carnival, one of the signature events leading up to the Toronto […]
- Letter to Canada’s Premiers, Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic July 20, 2026Letter to Canada’s Premiers, Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic July 20, 2026 Share Main Image Image The Honourable Rob Lantz, M.L.A. Chair, Council of the Federation Premier of Prince Edward IslandDear Premiers,Re: Premiers response to gender-based and intimate partner violenceI am writing to you collectively in advance of the 2026 Summer Meeting of the Council of […]
- Unifor autoworkers ratify collective agreement with Ford Motor Company July 19, 2026Unifor autoworkers ratify collective agreement with Ford Motor Company July 19, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO—Unifor members employed at Ford Motor Company facilities across Canada have voted overwhelmingly in support of a new three-year collective agreement with the company.“Our members have ratified a strong agreement that delivers real gains and much needed stability despite […]
- Corus cuts 43 TV jobs, expanding news deserts in Western Canada July 16, 2026Corus cuts 43 TV jobs, expanding news deserts in Western Canada July 16, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO— Unifor is condemning the latest round of layoffs at Corus Entertainment, saying the dozens of job cuts are the latest sign of a broadcasting sector under mounting pressure from media consolidation, delayed government action, and financial […]