Unifor Canada

06/03/2026

Lana Payne presented to the federal finance committee as part of the 2026 pre-budget consultations this week. She focused her message on the measures the federal government must take to protect Canadian jobs.
“Canada’s economy and labour market are showing cracks, with private sector industries and workplaces facing mounting pressure. These pressures are converging on Canadian workers from different directions."

Unifor National President Lana Payne presented to the Standing Committee on Finance on June 2, as part of the 2026 pre-budget consultation. Payne’s testimony focused on the measures the federal government must take to protect Canadian jobs.“Canada’s economy and labour market are showing cracks...

06/03/2026

Unifor is deeply concerned by today's announcement from the Government of Canada ordering the CRTC - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its two decisionsannounced on May 21, 2026, regarding implementation of regulations related to the Online Streaming Act.

TORONTO—Unifor is deeply concerned by today's announcement from the Government of Canada ordering the CRTC to review its two decisions announced on May 21, 2026, regarding implementation o

06/03/2026

200,000 forestry jobs and $23.5 billion in GDP are worth fighting for. The task force laid out the road map. Now governments need to act.

OTTAWA—The federal government’s forestry sector task force proposals, released today, provide a clear road map to re-build the sector and create good jobs, says Unifor. The union urges immediate action to implement the recommendations.

06/03/2026

Unifor Local 4276 has served strike notice at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, which means they could be on the picket line as early as 9 a.m. PT on Saturday, June 6.

VICTORIA—Unifor Local 4276 has served strike notice at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, which means they could be on the picket line as early as 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 6."Our members voted clearly for a mandate, and the employer responded with very little movement at the table," said Unifor National ...

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Local 222 on the opening of the new Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response Centre.

Over 200 people attended the launch of the centre where autoworkers and IPS workers can support each other through economic uncertainty.

The POWER Centre will:
- Provide skills upgrading and retraining
- Deliver employment services
- Build community connections
- Bridge access to support programs and service providers

This is how we show up for each other.

06/03/2026

In Canada, 35% of individuals who menstruate have had to sacrifice essentials to afford menstrual products.

This year, Unifor's Ontario Regional Council proudly supported the 10-year anniversary event of United Way’s Period Promise campaign, which provides menstrual products to those in need. ORC Women's Committee Chair, Sarah-Kai Antanaitis, attended the event.

06/02/2026

Unifor National President Lana Payne delivered a strong message at Parliament’s pre-budget consultations today, calling on the federal government to protect Canadian jobs, strengthen Buy Canadian policies and invest in worker-centred industrial strategies. She also urged permanent improvements to Employment Insurance and protections for collective bargaining rights as workers continue to face the impacts of tariffs, layoffs and economic uncertainty.

06/01/2026

An independent mediator has found that Amazon was responsible for the breakdown of first-contract bargaining at YVR2. The mediator sided with the union and recommended the dispute be resolved through binding mediation-arbitration.

DELTA, B.C.—An independent mediator has found that Amazon was responsible for the breakdown of first-contract bargaining at YVR2, its only unionized fulfillment centre in British Columbia. The mediator sided with the union and recommended the dispute be resolved through binding mediation-arbitrati...

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month. We honour the histories, cultures, and resilience of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and recommit to a labour movement where everyone belongs.

06/01/2026

We’re kicking off Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Activist and Human Rights course attendees at the Family Education Centre came out to the Saugeen Shores flag raising to mark the occasion.