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Unifor congratulates members of MWF Local 1 as the sixth and final AOPS vessel built for the Royal Canadian Navy was christened the HMCS Robert Hampton Gray today. Family and friends had a chance to tour the shipyard, enjoy food, fun and games, and see the incredible work up close. ⚓

09.08.2025 16:20 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Today is the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous People! From the environmental impact to training bias, there are important considerations for the just development of AI. Read more: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

09.08.2025 13:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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President of Unifor Local 62-N Perry Romard presented Moncton Headstart with the proceeds of the New Brunswick Golf Tournament's 50/50 draw totalling $1,200!

Thank you to all who contributed and to everyone at Moncton Headstart for their work providing early child & family intervention services.

08.08.2025 13:32 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social stands in solidarity with striking members at Toromont Industries in Bradford, Ontario. The workers have been on the picket line for a month, fighting for fair wages and benefits in their first collective agreement. #canlab

07.08.2025 23:26 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor’s Organizing and Member Mobilization & Political Action teams joined forces today to support striking members at Toromont Industries in Bradford. They visited the Toromont facility in Peterborough to distribute leaflets & engage with non-unionized workers about the power of standing together.

07.08.2025 21:36 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor leaders tour Grand River Transit in Kitchener Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier and Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi toured Grand River Transit (GRT) facilities in Kitchener alongside members of Unifor Local 4304 to recognize…

Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier and Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi toured Grand River Transit in Kitchener to hear directly from Unifor Local 4304 members who keep the region moving. 🚍

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

07.08.2025 11:58 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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B.C. Labour Board slams Amazon in appeal ruling VANCOUVER—Amazon has failed to overturn the B.C. Labour Relations Board’s ruling and the company suffered a scathing indictment from the Board about its conduct during the Unifor unionization drive…

"...a direct attack on employee free choice."

Labour Relations Board roasts Amazon during a scathing rejection of the company's appeal of Unifor's union certification in Delta B.C. 🔥

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06.08.2025 18:16 — 👍 4    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 2
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Softwood industry funding for workers is good first step TORONTO—Unifor, Canada’s forestry union, welcomes the federal government’s new measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, including an emphasis on income supports for workers, product and…

Unifor, Canada’s forestry union, welcomes the new measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry
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06.08.2025 17:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor supports the rich and diverse sparkle of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade Colourful costumes and beats of masquerade bands came together to create magic at the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival on Aug. 2, 2025, at Exhibition Place.“The energy of this event–this celebration…

Unifor proudly sponsored Toronto's Caribbean Carnival, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, history, and resilience. Read more about this important gathering and how Unifor members help bring it to life.

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

06.08.2025 12:01 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor members marked Emancipation Day this weekend, celebrating the strength and perseverance of Black communities.

05.08.2025 20:29 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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March with Unifor at the Cape Breton Pride Parade this Saturday, August 9 as we march together for love and inclusion.

👉 Find a Pride event in your area: www.unifor.org/news/events/...

05.08.2025 19:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Supporting Canada’s Forestry Sector and Communities Canada's premiers must act now to protect good forestry jobs as the industry faces unprecedented challenges. Read the letters sent to provincial governments from coast to coast.

Canada's premiers must act now to protect good forestry jobs as the industry faces unprecedented challenges.

Read the letters sent to provincial governments from coast to coast. #FightForForestryJobs
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05.08.2025 16:45 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor activists marched with a message of safety and inclusion for Trans refugees during Vancouver's Pride parade on Sunday. Check out the full album:
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04.08.2025 17:49 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy Pride from the Vancouver parade!

03.08.2025 20:14 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Canadians aren’t backing down 🔥
And neither is Unifor.

02.08.2025 22:00 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0
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Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi visits Ontario Finnish Resthome; reissues urgent call for investment in care Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi met with long-term care workers at the Ontario Finnish Resthome in Sault Ste. Marie, joining members of Unifor Local 1359 for a workplace tour and…

Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi met with long-term care workers at the Ontario Finnish Resthome in Sault Ste. Marie, joining members of Unifor Local 1359 for a workplace tour and important discussions about the future of care work in the province.

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

02.08.2025 15:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor members ratify new contract ending strike at Best Western Plus in Windsor WINDSOR—Wage protections, paid holidays, and improved benefits are highlights of a new three-year collective agreement reached with the Best Western Plus Waterfront in Windsor, ending a two-month…

Wage protections, paid holidays, and improved benefits are highlights of a new three-year collective agreement reached with the Best Western Plus Waterfront in Windsor, ending a two-month strike.
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01.08.2025 16:27 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Unifor honours Emancipation Day “Black history is not just for Black people – Black history is Canadian history.”On August 1, Emancipation Day, Unifor recognizes this powerful quote from Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to…

On Aug. 1, Emancipation Day, Unifor recognizes this powerful quote from Jean Augustine that serves as an important reminder that historical change can't take place without collective action, backed by solidarity, unity and mobilization.
#Unifor4RacialJustice #canlab

01.08.2025 12:02 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

Together, these statements form a comprehensive blueprint for robust, worker-led industrial strategies that Unifor is prepared to advocate for at every level.

Read them all here: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Unifor Telecommunications Position on Tariffs: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Unifor's Road Transport Council Statement on Tariff Response: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Building Supply Chain Solidarity: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Protect, Enhance, and Invest in Canada’s Railway Infrastructure, Networks, and Regulations: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Mining Sector Council Position on Tariffs: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

'Elbows Up' for Canada’s media sector: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Unifor Marine Industry Council Statement on Tariff Response: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Hospitality & Gaming Sector Council Statement on Tariffs: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Unifor Health Care, Education & Social Services Position on Tariffs: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Unifor Forestry Council Statement on U.S. Tariffs: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Unifor Statement on the Tariff Threats Facing Canada’s Fisheries: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

31.07.2025 21:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

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