By Unifor Unifor is concerned that a contract flip that resulted in Swissport losing its contract with Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport will potentially leave up to 150 Unifor members …
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Unifor Media Council releases discussion paper spotlighting harassment against media workers
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor Media Council is launching a new media discussion paper—Breaking the News: Media Workers Under Attack—which focuses on confronting the increasing harassment of media workers. “We hear stories …
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Unifor condemns alleged editorial interference from ownership of QP Briefing
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor is extremely concerned about the reported editorial interference at Queen’s Park Briefing (QP Briefing). These are serious allegations that undermine the integrity necessary for independent, fact-based journalism. …
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N.L. appeal Court sides with Unifor on EVAS pilot hearing jurisdiction
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has ruled that Unifor’s challenge of an arbitrator’s decision affecting Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) pilots can go forward. “The employer took advantage of the …
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Windsor Star layoffs and closure threatens local news coverage: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Postmedia’s decision to close the Windsor Star’s Starway Printing Plant brings an end to more than a century of daily print newspaper publishing in Windsor and comes at the cost …
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Unifor members ratify new agreement with PepsiCo in Calgary
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor Local 1410 members were successful in winning unionization for the part-time merchandisers in a new four-year collective agreement ratified on Jan. 28, 2023. “Organizing new members is a …
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Postmedia’s slow bleed of information disrespects media workers: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor is disappointed and frustrated that Postmedia has largely kept the union and media workers hanging with a slow bleed of information that has provided no real clarity …
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Cascades Delta Casino workers in B.C. join Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Workers at the Cascades casino in Delta became Unifor’s newest members after the B.C. Labour Board certified the unit on January 24, 2023. “Unifor is very proud to welcome a new …
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Unifor reaches tentative agreement with CP Rail
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor Local 101R has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), covering 1,200 workers at 18 locations from British Columbia to Quebec. “These are hard working members who provide …
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Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Irving Shipbuilding
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The union representing workers at the Irving Shipyard has reached a tentative collective agreement covering more than 1,000 tradespeople building the next generation of Canada’s naval fleet. “The members of …