Brampton City Council has unanimously passed a motion to permanently designate the Stellantis assembly plant site for automotive manufacturing, a move the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling offers little relief for Canadian workers, Unifor warns
Canada’s largest private-sector union is warning that a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down tariffs imposed under emergency economic powers law does …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee Workers at the only unionized Amazon warehouse in Canada are calling for a mediator to help …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
New Brunswick invests $54.3 million to support jobs at seven companies
The New Brunswick government is directing up to $54.3 million over three years to seven companies as they modernize operations and protect …
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Amazon ordered to pay back wages after unlawful wage freeze in B.C.: Unifor
Amazon could be on the hook for more than $1 million in back wages to unionized warehouse workers in Delta, B.C., after …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Shortages
Ottawa launches workforce alliances, retention grants to address labour shortages
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is creating six sector-specific workforce alliances and a new retention grant program to help Canadian employers and workers navigate …
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Federal government cancels dedicated transit fund, shifts to competitive model
The federal government has eliminated the Canada Public Transit Fund and replaced it with a competitive funding model that requires transit projects …
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Unifor opens bargaining with Fairmont Empress, in Victoria, seeks mental health and wage gains
Unifor Local 4276 began contract negotiations with the Fairmont Empress in Victoria on Feb. 9, with mental health supports and cost-of-living relief …
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By Kyle Duggan The Opposition Conservatives are calling on the federal Liberal government to reduce taxes on severance packages for laid-off General Motors …
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Unifor selects Domtar as pattern bargaining target for 14,000 forestry workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor has chosen Domtar as the pattern bargaining target for upcoming contract negotiations affecting 14,000 forestry workers across Eastern Canada. Delegates from …


