On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, Unifor reflects on lives impacted by hate and reaffirms our commitment to bringing working people together with respect and shared purpose in times of growing division. This year’s theme, “The Power of Communities,” reminds us that lasting change doesn’t come from individuals acting alone—it comes fromContinue reading “Unifor calls for unity and solidarity on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia”
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Statement on tragedy at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival
Unifor extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed, and expresses concern for those injured, in the vehicle ramming at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival hosted by the Filipino community in Vancouver. Our union is deeply saddened to mourn the tragic loss of a beloved member of Unifor Local 114, whose lifeContinue reading “Statement on tragedy at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival”
May Day statement from Lana Payne
May Day is more than a celebration of past victories—it’s a call to action. A day to recommit ourselves to the struggle for justice, dignity and fairness for the working class and to draw strength from the collective power of working people everywhere. This year, we mark May 1 under the shadow of escalating attacksContinue reading “May Day statement from Lana Payne”
Unifor MRC invites you to free Toastmasters workshop, April 30
Dear Unifor Members, The Manitoba Recreation Council (MRC) is excited to invite you to our first official event — a Toastmasters Workshop designed to help you build valuable skills that will benefit you in both your union and personal life. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM📍 Location: Unifor National Office – 1376 Grant Ave, Winnipeg (Main FloorContinue reading “Unifor MRC invites you to free Toastmasters workshop, April 30”
Manitoba celebrates our 1st officially recognized Transgender and 2-spirit day of visibility!
More info can be found Here on this CBC article
Unifor Votes! Election day is April 28th
This week, the largest-ever Unifor votes cohort joined a training to launch our cross-country member-to-member campaign. Take the first step to get involved in UniforVotes: pledge to vote at uniforvotes.ca. “This election is critical for our union and for all working people across this country. Given the extremely challenging economic times we live in, thereContinue reading “Unifor Votes! Election day is April 28th”
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Unifor stands in solidarity with all workers in the fight against systemic racism. See the full statement
March 8 is International Women’s Day!
Sisters, on International Women’s Day, we rise together – unstoppable, unbreakable and united in our shared fight for gender justice. We honour the legacy of the women who came before us—those who organized, resisted, and built the foundations of the rights we hold today. Our fight is far from over. Across workplaces, communities, and nations,Continue reading “March 8 is International Women’s Day!”
Unifor condemns Bell’s workforce reduction plan amid national crisis
“After a few more years of this Mirko Bibic will look up and realize that Bell Canada is just three contractors in a trench coat, and by then it will be too late,” Lana Payne’s full statement and more attached.
Statement by Lana Payne on tariff pause
“Trump’s tariff announcement was a turning point for our country. The President declared economic war on Canadian workers and our country. There is no turning back. No one should let their guard down at this 30-day pause on the tariffs. The threat of tariffs and therefore the continued threat of economic harm to the workersContinue reading “Statement by Lana Payne on tariff pause”
Unifor Local 7 