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Canadian journalism hit again as Rogers cuts 230 jobs nationwide, including shuttering six radio stations
Canadian journalism hit again as Rogers cuts 230 jobs nationwide, including shuttering six radio stations July 8, 2026 Share Main Image Image TORONTO— Unifor is condemning Rogers Sports and Media’s decision to eliminate 230 positions across its media operations,...
Labour Code Review: What worker’s need to know
Labour Code Review: What worker’s need to know July 8, 2026 Share Main Image Image The federal government is fast-tracking a review of Canada’s Labour Code. Workers' rights, including the right to strike, must not become casualties of corporate pressure. Watch this...
B.C. Region Intimate Partner Violence Symposium
B.C. Region Intimate Partner Violence Symposium July 7, 2026 Share Main Image Image On June 24 at the New Westminster Office, more than 100 Unifor members, survivors and community front line service providers participated in an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)...
An unprecedented coalition lays out a new vision for the future of Quebec’s forests
An unprecedented coalition lays out a new vision for the future of Quebec’s forests July 7, 2026 Share Main Image Image An unprecedented coalition bringing together First Nations, unions and environmental, tourism and wildlife organizations is seeking to lay the...
Workers at CKF win trade ruling that protects Nova Scotia manufacturing jobs
Workers at CKF win trade ruling that protects Nova Scotia manufacturing jobs July 6, 2026 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has ruled that dumped and subsidized tableware imports from China caused injury to Canada's domestic...
2026 National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2026 National Indigenous Peoples' Day July 3, 2026 Share Main Image Image Watch some of the highlights from the National Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations on the unceded traditional territory of the Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ peoples: the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah...
Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 reject tentative agreement at Coast Mountain Bus Company
Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 reject tentative agreement at Coast Mountain Bus Company June 30, 2026 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER — Members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have voted to reject the tentative agreement reached with Coast Mountain Bus Company.“Members...
Statement on agreement between Unifor and Marine Atlantic
Statement on agreement between Unifor and Marine Atlantic June 30, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor and Marine Atlantic are pleased to announce that, with the assistance of Special Mediator William Kaplan, they have successfully resolved their collective bargaining...
B.C. hosts largest Unifor Intimate Partner Violence Symposium to-date
B.C. hosts largest Unifor Intimate Partner Violence Symposium to-date June 26, 2026 Share Main Image Image On June 24 at the New Westminster Office, more than 100 Unifor members, survivors and community front line service providers participated in an Intimate Partner...
Unifor Local 697 members make their case to keep North Vancouver chlorine plant running
Unifor Local 697 members make their case to keep North Vancouver chlorine plant running June 25, 2026 Share Main Image Image Members of Unifor Local 697 brought their case directly to District of North Vancouver council at a public hearing on June 16, 2026, standing...
Unifor opens negotiations with Ford
Unifor opens negotiations with Ford June 24, 2026 Share Main Image Image Unifor National President Lana Payne and Ford Master Bargaining Committee Chair John D’Agnolo outlined key issues facing auto workers as they addressed media following the opening of negotiations...
ITF Week of Action Statement
ITF Week of Action Statement June 24, 2026 Share Main Image Image This week, transport workers and unions around the world are joining the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s Safe Rates Week of Action. Unifor is with them, fully and without reservation.The...













