Julie White

Happy publication day to Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and Julie White!

Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), Women United examines what workplaces were like for women.

Learn more on our website: lnkd.in/g6TNw5f7

Toronto Book Launch: Women United by Peggy Nash and Julie White Join us for the launch of Women United by Peggy Nash and Julie White at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Between the Lines & Toronto Metropolitan University are proud to present the Toronto book launch of Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and @jwhite54.bsky.social.

📅 November 13, 4-6 pm
📍TRSM CPA Lounge, 55 Dundas St W
👉Free & open to all!

Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-bo...

After decades of activism, the fight against intimate partner violence is gaining momentum and we need your support to continue moving this fight forward.htt... Unifor's Campaign Launch to Declare IPV an Epidemic in Ontario

WATCH: Unifor members are uniting to end intimate partner violence by advocating for stronger protections, raising awareness, and demanding urgent action from governments.

YouTube video by cpac What to expect in labour relations for 2025? We talk with Unifor’s Lana Payne – December 18, 2024

#Unifor’s @lanapayne.bsky.social warns to expect a very bumpy ride in labour relations in 2025 during her conversation with Michael Serapio on PrimeTime Politics @cpac.ca. #canlab #cdnpoli youtu.be/rFWfqunp7Nw?...

Calls for a gender-based violence commissioner in Canada LEAF report highlights need for robust national accountability framework given devastating lack of progress on ending 'neglected epidemic’

Groups have now begun to advocate for a commissioner - an independent office with powere that could help push systemic change. Let’s make this happen - GBV should be an priority for all parties as we look ahead at the next election. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

When the NAP was agreed upon by the federal and provincial governments we received it with cautious optimism but had many questions - mostly about the role of civil society, accountability and independent oversight. The 1st report is out and we still have questions www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

In absolute awe of the strength and resolve of Gisèle Pelicot. Enough with the shame and stigma associated with being a survivor of rape and any form of GBV. Justice is possible, but we need culture change - in the media, in court systems. Let this case be a turning point www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7415595

Unifor National President visits Windsor amid Clear Medical Imaging Strike Unifor’s National President Lana Payne made a visit to Windsor on Thursday, visiting those on strike at Clear Medical Imaging.

"Workers have sent a very clear message that they’re together," says @lanapayne.bsky.social during a visit to Unifor Local 2458's picket lines in Windsor.

Spirits are strong as 120 members at Clear Medical Imaging hold down rock-solid picket lines.

windsor.ctvnews.ca/unifor-natio...

#CanLab

A map of the world with 45 countries who have ratified ILO convention 190 shaded in purple. Countries include Canada, Mexico Australia,Fiji, multiple countries in South America and more. #RatifyC190 with the ITUC logo is in one corner, a drawing of a crowd holding signs that say “well done” and “ratify C190” is in the other bottom corner. The header says ILO Violence and Harassment Convention

45 Governments (including Canada) have ratified the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment. That's a great start, but for workers to truly realize the right to work free from violence and harassment, we need governments, employers and unions to work together to implement the convention. #16Days

In 1999, the UN designated 25 Nov as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in their memory. The day now marks the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

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This increase in rate of women killed equates to:

💔 13 more women killed every day
💔 92 more women killed every week
💔 398 more women killed each month
💔 4,773 more women killed in a year

Every life matters.
This is a global crisis.
This #16days UNiTE to End Violence against Women.

Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise – what's behind this social ill? Dr Teresa Valle has experienced several attacks, but she remembers the first one much more clearly than the others. It was in 2007, in the emergency department waiting room. Eight months pregnant at t...

GLOBAL: Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise – what’s behind this social ill ? www.equaltimes.org/violence-aga...

Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the UN's #16Days of activism to end gender-based violence!

I'm offering 4 free webinars during the #16DaysOfActivism - 2 in English et 2 en français

Join me!

What does Kamala Harris’ U.S. presidential loss means for Canadian and American women in politics? Here's what experts have to say Will Kamala Harris' loss to president-elect Donald Trump impact how many women seek leadership roles in politics across North America? Experts weigh in on the ripple effects of the loss.

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Live updates: Trump confirms plans to use military for mass deportations Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

WAPO: "President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that his plan for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants will involve a national emergency declaration and the military."

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"It's called union busting. It's why we have labour laws in this country to prevent those things from happening," says @lanapayne.bsky.social, as 6-month strike at Best Theratronics drags on while company owner refuses to negotiate. #canlab www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Thank you Toronto Life for this honour.

Thank you Unifor and the incredible team I get to work with everyday - elected leaders, staff and activists from all across this country.

We are a union. It takes all of us.

Let’s keeping fighting for workers and the better world we know is possible.