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“You demand more of the employers; you demand that we not only influence the workplace but take pride in making a difference in our communities,” Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier tells National Skilled Trades Conference delegates. #canlab
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
#Unifor members took the fight for public health care to Parliament Hill, meeting with MPs and senators and rallying with Canadian Health Coalition allies to stop privatization and strengthen public care. Read more: www.unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab
Unifor members take fight for public health care to Parliament Hill
Unifor members brought the fight for public health care to Parliament Hill this week, meeting directly with MPs and senators and joining a public rally to call for action as shortages and long waits c...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Unifor denounces federal funding cuts to public transit, which threaten safe, reliable service and push costs onto working people and municipalities already under strain.
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Unifor denounces the Canadian government’s decision to cut public transit funding
TORONTO—Unifor denounces federal funding cuts to public transit, which threaten safe, reliable service and push costs onto working people and municipalities already under strain.“Public transit is a…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
From lobbying to the rally—#Unifor members showed up on Parliament Hill with @HealthCoalition calling on MPs to strengthen public health care and put an end to privatization. #cdnpoli #canlab
February 10, 2026 at 6:26 PM
From coast to coast, Skilled Trades members are coming together in Toronto this week for Unifor’s National Skilled Trades Collective Bargaining & New Technology Conference - focused on the challenges, changes, and future of the Trades. #canlab
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
#Unifor members are on Parliament Hill this week with workers across the country for the Canadian HealthCoalition lobby and rally to protect and strengthen public health care. We’re here to keep health care public, accessible, and there when people need it. #cdnpoli #canlab
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Mental health and affordability are expected to dominate this month’s negotiations as Unifor Local 4276 opens bargaining today with the Fairmont Empress.
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Unifor seeks to set a pattern with negotiations at the Fairmont Empress
VICTORIA—Mental health and affordability are expected to dominate this month’s negotiations as Unifor Local 4276 opens bargaining today with the Fairmont Empress.“Unifor members at Local 4276 are…
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February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Air Canada Main Line bargaining wrapped up its first week with Unifor Local 2002. The committee continues its negotiations with the company to fight for improved working conditions and benefits.
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Air Canada Main Line bargaining update #1
Dear Members,The Bargaining Committee met with the company, (YYZ snowstorm included) from January 28 until February 6th, focusing on non-monetary items. We have been progressing through the…
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February 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Unifor is standing up to ensure the livelihood of the approximately 800 WestJet call centre workers in Calgary, who are part of the union’s organizing drive, are not threatened as more jobs are being shuffled outside the country. Hear how Unifor has their backs.
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Canadian workers are stronger with Unifor in their corner
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February 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Stand up for public health care. Join #Unifor members, health care workers and allies at the Save Public Health Care Rally organized by Canadian HealthCoalition to push back against privatization. Tuesday, Feb 10 at 12 PM ET on Parliament Hill. #cdnpoli #canlab
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Unifor looks forward to continuing its collective bargaining relationship with LG Energy Solution as it ends joint venture with Stellantis and assumes full ownership of Windsor's NextStar Energy battery plant. Read Unifor’s statement: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Unifor statement on ownership change at NextStar battery plant
Unifor looks forward to continuing the union’s collective bargaining relationship with LG Energy Solution (LGES) following the announcement that it will end its joint-venture partnership with Stellant...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We’re partnering with the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children on a survey about workers’ experiences of sexual harassment in the skilled trades.

Learn more about the anonymous survey here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sexual Harassment in the Skilled Trades in Canada
This study will examine workers’ experiences of sexual harassment in the skilled trades, the actions taken by them, and the workplace responses, supports, and preventative measures and their…
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February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Unifor National President Lana Payne addressed delegates gathered at the Forestry Wage Policy Conference in Montreal. 

Unifor will continue to fight to protect jobs, support forestry communities, and secure a strong future for the industry and its workers.
February 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Unifor’s Organizing Dept. engaged in a collaborative discussion with @GMB.org.uk and Amazon workers from the Coventry U.K. warehouse today, exchanging ideas on the challenges, wins, strategies and solidarity lessons of getting the mega-corp’s workers to unionize.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Unifor welcomes elements of the new federal auto policy, while calling for bold steps to protect Canadian auto jobs and secure a future for workers at idled plants in Brampton and Ingersoll. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Federal auto policy sets right direction, but action needed to drive it home
TORONTO– Unifor welcomes measures in the new federal auto policy to map the direction of industry, with the understanding that this plan must be backed by bold action to safeguard Canadian auto jobs a...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
“We must develop strong industrial strategies with workers at the table. We can reconcile the needs of working people with a vision for a strong, resilient, competitive & caring Canada,” says @lanapayne.bsky.social as Canada’s labour leaders demand worker-centred economic policies. #canlab
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Unifor is deeply concerned by Bell Media’s announcement of layoffs impacting 20 Unifor members, who delivered quality, fact-based journalism to Canadians from coast-to-coast.
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Canadian journalism hit again as Bell Media lays off 20 Unifor members nationwide
TORONTO— Unifor is deeply concerned by Bell Media’s announcement of layoffs impacting 20 Unifor members, who delivered quality, fact-based journalism to Canadians from coast-to-coast.“This is a…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Unifor’s newly formed Halifax Area Recreation Committee met for their inaugural meeting to discuss member events that encourage engagement and strengthen relationships across the region.
Unifor Halifax Area Recreation Committee holds inaugural meeting
Unifor’s Halifax Area Recreation Committee met for the first time in Halifax on February 3, bringing together local leaders and members to plan and strengthen recreation opportunities for union member...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Cost of living pressures and health and safety were among key issues raised today by Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 during the first day of contract negotiations with Coast Mountain Bus Company. The two union locals negotiate on a joint bargaining committee.
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Transit workers begin bargaining with Coast Mountain Bus Company
VANCOUVER—Cost of living pressures and health and safety were among key issues raised today by Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 during Day 1 contract negotiations with Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC).…
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February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Unifor is proud to release our International Women’s Day 2026 posters!

Locals: Ensure you’re ready for March 8 by ordering your printed posters now.

Order deadline: Monday, February 9
Get the order form here: www.unifor.org/resources/ou...
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Media Action Plan condemns the arrests of American journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort during a protest last week at a Minnesota church, calling it an assault on press freedom in the strongest terms possible.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi joined Local 444's Laurie Green to meet with MPP Lisa Gretzky to discuss the urgent need to protect Cdn jobs by levelling the playing field between Ontario's casinos and the myriad of offshore gambling apps.
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As AI and automation accelerate, the AI at Work conference underscored what’s at stake for workers across Canada. For Unifor, the goal remains protecting good jobs, workplace dignity and workers’ right to shape how technology is used at work.

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AI at Work: Union Strength and the AI Transformation
The rapid rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) is often marketed as a new and inevitable revolution. But beyond slick marketing campaigns, this digital shift is the latest chapter in a…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Unifor opened collective bargaining today with Air Canada on behalf of customer service agents, who work at airports, call centres, and provide services such as customer relations and customer journey management, across the country.
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Unifor and Air Canada open bargaining for airport and call centre agents
TORONTO—Unifor opened collective bargaining today with Air Canada on behalf of customer service agents, who work at airports, call centres, and provide services such as customer relations and…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Unifor is proud to join @childcarenow.bsky.social in calling on Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers to strengthen the $10aDay child care program.

We’re urging decision-makers to prioritize decent work, fair wages, and expand non-profit care.

Read the full letter:
Letter to Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for ELCC
Dear Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care,The federal, provincial and territorial investments in licensed child care since the inception...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM