Len Poirier

Bell Clerical workers secure wage gains and job protections in new collective agreement TORONTO/MONTREAL – Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Bell. The contract, effective December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029,…

Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new collective agreement.

The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.

Gunmen kill at least 11 people during a Jewish event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach Two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that ...

Unifor condemns the senseless attack on innocent people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Now is the time for solidarity, compassion, and unity against antisemitism and all forms of hate.
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Day 2 of #ORC2025 continues with strong conversations, planning, and solidarity. As Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer @lenp.bsky.social noted, ORC is a time to reflect on challenges and celebrate collective wins. Grateful to delegates, locals,& activists for your daily work. Onward with purpose.

National officers visited Unifor Local 2000 members at work at Canada’s chocolatier, Purdy’s, in Vancouver today. Union-made-in-Canada chocolate. Perfect 🍫

Unifor Researcher Mike Yam gave ETOP Council an overview on Trump’s tariffs and all the ways Unifor is advocating for retaliatory tariffs, enhanced income supports for workers, and a Made-in-Canada fightback approach to protect impacted industries and workers.
#canlab

Two people stand on a wooden staircase in front of a sweeping view of downtown Calgary.

A woman smiling as she hangs a door-hanger on a wooden door.

Two people pose for a selfie in front of a street sign reading Carney Rd.

Three people standing on a front porch. One holds a Unifor election leaflet.

This week Unifor members across the west kept their foot on the gas pedal and worked hard to let their fellow members know that early voting starts this weekend. Thanks for all of your great work!

#Trump is going to learn that auto tariffs will kill jobs on both sides of the border and launch a Trump-made recession. Read @lanapayne.bsky.social's Toronto Star opinion piece. #canlab #ElbowsUp www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

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Here's the podcast from our fact-checking session on Trump's tariff threats, from yesterday on CBC's 'Just Asking': cbc.ca/listen/live-.... An hour of evidence-based & collegial discussion, so rare these days! Thanks Julianne Hazlewood and Rambot Behboodi for the conversation. #cdnecon

Protect Canadian Jobs Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs

Great new resource from Unifor.org with facts and strategies for fighting back against Trump's madness: protectjobs.ca #canlab

Protect Canadian Jobs Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs

Join the fight against unfair U.S. tariffs: www.protectjobs.ca

#tariffs #canlab #cdnpoli

I've been a 'union economist' my whole career, so I can't overstate how honoured I was to receive a lifetime membership today from the Australian Education Union for research showing the economic & social benefits of public education. #canlab /2

Domestic violence paid leave raised from 3 to 5 days Nova Scotia has increased the number of paid leave days you get when experiencing domestic violence. The provi...

Unifor continues to advocate for expanded paid domestic violence leave in every province. @jennmurray.bsky.social notes expanded paid leave in #NS is a positive step to support workers fleeing violence.

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Unifor concerned with temporary pause at Brampton Assembly BRAMPTON- Stellantis’ unexpected announcement today of a temporary pause in work on the next generation Jeep Compass, including activities at the Brampton Assembly Plant, is a matter of grave concern ...

Unifor is deeply concerned about Stellantis’ unexpected announcement of a temporary pause in retooling work at the Brampton Assembly Plant. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

B.C. creates softwood lumber advisory council amid tariff threat On Wednesday, the province announced a panel to advocate for B.C.'s lumber industry, comprised of multiple stakeholders. Panel member Gavin McGarrigle, who is with the union Unifor, says the industry ...

Unifor is helping lead the fight to protect B.C.'s forestry jobs
#bclab #canlab

Unifor welcomes new members at third Walmart unit in six months CALGARY—Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have joined Unifor, marking the third successful organizing drive at Walmart in the last six months.“Drivers play a critical role in…

Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have joined Unifor, marking the third successful organizing drive at Walmart in the last six months.
#canlab

Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social is attending the first meeting of the new Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations today in Toronto. Lana will advocate for Canadian workers and fight for fair trade amidst Trump's tariff threats. #canlab

Unifor welcomes GO train funding that supports jobs for members at Alstom THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Unifor welcomes today’s Ontario commitment to spend nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches, which is expected to support hundreds of jobs for Unifor…

Unifor welcomes today’s Ontario commitment to spend nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches, which is expected to support hundreds of jobs for Unifor Local 1075 members at the Alstom facility in Thunder Bay.
#canlab

“Who’s Subsidizing Whom?” I have written a new report for the Centre for Future Work rebutting Trump’s arguments that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada through its bilateral trade deficit: centreforfuturework.ca/wp-content/u.... #cdnecon #cdnpoli #canlab /2

Together Unifor and our members will stand against Trump’s bully tactics to protect and defend Canadian jobs. Watch this video message from National Presiden... Unifor stands up to Trump

Together Unifor and our members will stand against Trump’s bully tactics to protect and defend Canadian jobs. Watch this video message from National President @lanapayne.bsky.social.

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#cdnpoli #canlab

Canada’s Unifor Has Won Major Gains on Shifting Terrain A new work of labor history charges Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, with retreating from visionary class politics to narrow opportunism. The narrative rests on a simplistic view of labo...

Shifting Gears, a book on the politics of @unifor.org, has a deeply flawed assessment of Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union. It was reviewed uncritically on Jacobin.com. @jimbostanford.bsky.social and I have responded with this review. #Labor #Canada #Unifor
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Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is an epidemic. Tell Ontario MPPs to immediately pass Bill 173 - The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act – to ensure the government acts swiftly.

Intimate partner violence is an epidemic. Unifor is calling on governments to take action now. Everyone deserves to feel safe at home, work, and in their community. Learn more: https://www.unifor.org/campaigns/all-campaigns/declare-intimate-partner-violence-epidemic

#EndViolence

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Stand with workers against Walmart's intimidation tactics!
#ORC2024 #Unifor

National Secretary-Treasurer @lenp.bsky.social presented a financial overview to #BCRC2024 delegates and provided an update on strengthening internal procedures.

YouTube video by Unifor Canada Lana Payne on Trump's tariff threats to Canadian jobs

“We’ve got to step up here as a nation to make sure that we are doing everything to protect Canadian jobs,” says Unifor's @lanapayne.bsky.social. Watch Lana’s message on trade and Trump tariff threats in her address to Unifor Quebec Regional Council delegates. #canlab
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Unifor responds to Trump tariff threats U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian products. Officials with Canada's largest private sector union are urging Canadian leaders to work together to combat Trump's tariff threats.

Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social urges Canadian leaders to work together to combat Trump's tariff threats. Watch her CityNews interview with Melanie Ng. #canlab
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Keep it in the pipe Inspect and maintain Canada’s energy infrastructure with good, union jobs.

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