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Unifor Local 88
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Representing the workers of Unifor Local 88
GM Ingersoll
Proud builders of the #Chevrolet BrightDrop.
Changed the sign at the union hall...
March 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Tariffs on Canadian goods is an economic call-to-arms for Canada. “Trump has fired the first shot in a full-on trade war and now every Canadian politician, business leader, worker and resident must fight back,” says @lanapayne.bsky.social. #tariffs #canlab #cdnpoli www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
U.S. tariffs an economic call-to-arms for Canada
TORONTO—The unjust imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump is an economic call-to-arms for Canada says Unifor.“After months of taunts and threats that have already hurt ...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For those looking on how to shop Canadian. We’ve made a page on our local Union website to help.

unifor88.ca/shop-canadian/
Shop Canadian - Unifor Local 88
Shop Canadian Welcome to our Shop Canadian page. Here you can find information about the best ways to support our Canadian economy.How to Buy Canadian*Look for the 'Product of Canada' Label:This label...
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March 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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February 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Economist @jimbostanford.bsky.social‬ has written a new report for the Centre for Future Work refuting Trump’s claims about Canada-U.S. trade and outlining the important ways that Canada subsidizes the U.S. through this trade. #canlab #cdnpoli
“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
January 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Canada's largest private sector union, Unifor issues a statement on Trump's tariffs.
#CDNpoli
#tariffs
#Trump
#workers
Standing up to Trump | Résister aux attaques de Trump
YouTube video by Unifor Canada
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January 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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January 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Over the past weekend, Unifor local 88 member and social justice icon sadly passed away at the age of 68. We send our thoughts and prayers to Cathy’s family. Funeral arrangements will be shared when they become available.
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Honouring a Trailblazer: Remembering Cathy Austin, First and Only Female Union President of a Canadian Auto Manufacturing Plant and Tireless Advocate for Women and Workers - Unifor Local 88
Over the past weekend, Unifor local 88 member and social justice icon sadly passed away at the age of 68. We send our thoughts and prayers to Cathy's family. Funeral arrangements will be shared when t...
unifor88.ca
January 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Retired Workers Chapters can create solidarity, provide much-needed community and mobilization for activism for seniors who want to stay engaged with Unifor.
#canlab
Retired Workers chapters foster community, solidarity and activism
Unifor Local 222’s Retired Workers Chapter turns 75 next year, but chapter chairperson Lyle Hargrove is already setting his future sights set on the milestone 100th anniversary.“Just because you quit ...
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December 18, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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The eight-week long strike action at Clear Medical Imaging has ended with #Unifor and the employer agreeing to binding arbitration. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Clear Medical Imaging strike ends with arbitration agreement
WINDSOR— The eight-week long strike action at Clear Medical Imaging has ended with Unifor and the employer agreeing to binding arbitration. Unifor Local 2458 members will return to work starting on De...
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December 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Unifor joined auto worker unions from Mexico and the United States at the first ever Tri-national Auto Workers Summit. #canlab www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
Unions hold first Tri-national Auto Workers Summit
Representatives from auto worker unions in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America joined together at the first ever Tri-national Auto Workers Summit, held in Mexico City November 18-19, 2024....
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December 10, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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On International Human Rights Day, Unifor reaffirms our commitment to standing with workers, communities, and people around the world in the ongoing fight for dignity, equality, and justice for all.

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Unifor Statement on International Human Rights Day
On this International Human Rights Day, Unifor reaffirms our commitment to standing with workers, communities, and people around the world in the ongoing fight for dignity, equality, and justice for a...
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December 10, 2024 at 1:43 PM
And we are off of X.
That platform does not represent the progressive views of our union @unifor.org and we find no use in staying. Please follow us and share if you are a trade unionist and let’s band together ✊
November 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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“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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Lana Payne on Trump's tariff threats to Canadian jobs
YouTube video by Unifor Canada
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November 27, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Santa and Mrs Clause will be at our Union hall tomorrow!! 🧑‍🎄

Bring out the little ones and celebrate the Christmas season! 🎄

Unions look after the communities they are in.
All are welcome.
November 23, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Even if you don't have it, you're paying for others to: private health insurance.

Up to $4 billion/year!

What if instead, we spent these billions in public subsidies for private care, on healthcare for everyone?

My latest, for the @torontostar.bsky.social -

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Don’t have private insurance? You’re still paying for others who do — you deserve better care
Private workplace insurance is extensively subsidized by the federal government, and all provincial governments except Quebec. Public subsidization occurs through an income tax exemption, specifically...
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November 22, 2024 at 1:24 PM