Dear members, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honour the survivors of residential schools and to remember the children who never came home. It matters who those survivors are. Every survivor we honour on September 30 was a child when they were taken. Phyllis (Jack) WebstadContinue reading “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)”
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Take Action to Protect Telecom Jobs! + video introducing inter-union CTWA
Members, Earlier this year, Unifor joined forces with CUPE and the United Steelworkers to form the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance. Now, we are calling on telecom workers and our friends and families to speak up to protect Canadian’s jobs and privacy! Will you sign and share the petition? On September 21, the federal government willContinue reading “Take Action to Protect Telecom Jobs! + video introducing inter-union CTWA”
Labour Day Family Fun Day – Monday Sept 7th
Event: Labour Day Family Fun Day When: Monday, September 7th Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00pm Where: Memorial Park Everyone is welcome – bring your family, friends, and plenty of union spirit! Wear your Unifor red t-shirts and look for us under the Unifor red canopy in the park! Labour Day is our day – aContinue reading “Labour Day Family Fun Day – Monday Sept 7th”
Keep our dairy Canadian: Add your voice!
Greetings, I’ve just sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, my Member of Parliament, and other elected officials to show my support for Canada’s food sovereignty and Canadian dairy farmers. As Canada engages with the U.S. administration, I want the government to know I’m counting on it to protect our ability to feed ourselves.Continue reading “Keep our dairy Canadian: Add your voice!”
Join us at the Sea Bears July 19th!
Purchase your discounted tickets Here or scan the QR code! Presented by your Unifor Manitoba Recreation Council
Show up for Winkler Pride, Sat June 13
Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
Unifor recognizes May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) supporting the global theme of “At the heart of democracy” – a reminder that truly democratic societies must be grounded in justice and freedom for all. 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world, along with everyone who cares for and with these communities,Continue reading “Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia”
Unifor statement on Personal Support Worker Day, May 19, 2026
On May 19, Unifor proudly honours the dedication, skill, and compassion of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) across Canada. PSWs provide hands-on, front line care every single day, supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and patients in long-term care, hospitals and social services, home care, and community settings. They are there in life’s most vulnerable moments, deliveringContinue reading “Unifor statement on Personal Support Worker Day, May 19, 2026”
Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), March 31
On Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), March 31, Unifor stands firmly with trans, non-binary, two-spirited, and gender-diverse people. The Trans Day of Visibility is a call-to-action. Recognizing human rights should not always be about defending against attacks. TDOV reminds us that we have the power to lead by example, to build a more just andContinue reading “Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), March 31”
2026 Unifor National Scholarship application period is open!
Greetings! Please note that the 2026 Unifor National Scholarship application period is open! Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families. To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 23 scholarships of $2,000 each to children of Unifor members and a Unifor member entering theirContinue reading “2026 Unifor National Scholarship application period is open!”
