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Federal auto policy sets right direction, but action needed to drive it home  

February 05, 2026 TORONTO– Unifor welcomes measures in the new federal auto policy to map the direction of industry, with the understanding that this plan must be backed by bold action to safeguard Canadian auto jobs and ensure a future for autoworkers at idled plants in both Brampton and Ingersoll. “We need a strategy that […]

Join us for our 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2026

Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will have noticed, homelessness continues to be prevalent in our communities and not just bigger cities. CNOY (Coldest Night of the Year) is a 5km or 2km walk where tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome […]

Opening door to Chinese EV risks future of Canada’s auto sector  

January 16, 2026 TORONTO–The Canadian government’s decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future of our entire auto sector. “This is a self-inflicted wound to an already injured Canadian auto industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Providing a foothold to cheap Chinese EVs, […]

Acclaimed to ORC EFAP Committee-Thank you for your Support

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their support in my bid for election to the EFAP Standing Committee at Ontario Regional Council. On Friday December 5th, I was nominated by President Mark Sciberras and seconded by Brother Paul Ivey. Following the nomination period, I was acclaimed […]

Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic: Why It Matters

Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic: Why It Matters Unifor supports the growing call to formally declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic. This declaration is a necessary step toward meaningful action, accountability and prevention. IPV impacts people across all communities and workplaces, with devastating consequences for individuals and families. Recognizing IPV as an epidemic […]

PP50 payments – 2025 Outstanding Vacation Hours being paid & allocated

Brothers & Sisters As explained last year and in years past, all Outstanding Vacation hours pay out in PP50 each year. If you had outstanding vacation then the company will allocate the vacation accordingly. They allocate 40 hours or fraction thereof to each future week and do not pay IMP or SUB. A week that […]

Petition to demand the federal government enforce the Canada Health Act in Ontario

Brothers & Sisters, With more than 5000 signatures, the petition to demand the federal government enforce the Canada Health Act in Ontario still has room to grow! This petition to the federal government, demands that they enforce the Canada Health Act in Ontario where the current government is violating it with their private clinics.  In […]