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Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 25, 2024 November 25 starts the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) which ends on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As a union, we have dedicated our activism to end GBV since the devastation of the Montreal Massacre which took the lives of 14 […]
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Convention 2025 awards nominations
November 19, 2024 Every year at convention, OPSEU SEFPO honours locals and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the union. Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. The following is a list of the awards that are presented, along with a brief description. Human Rights Award (local and individual) This award is […]
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Apply for the Sector 18 Health and Safety Conference (Dec 2-3, 2024)
November 15, 2024 The leadership of the OPSEU/SEFPO Mental Health and Addictions Division would like to invite you to participate in our health & safety conference. Date(s): Monday, December 2, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Hotel: Pan Pacific Toronto 900 York Mills Rd, North York, […]
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Unifor Local 1075 event honours Indigenous communities
November 13, 2024 On November 13, members of Unifor Local 1075 took part in a flag-raising ceremony alongside Fort William First Nation (FWFN) at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay, underscoring the union’s commitment to strengthening ties with Indigenous communities. Local 1075 President Justin Roberts previously participated in Unifor’s Turtle Island course and felt that […]
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Save Our Sites or Fill Your Morgues: Unions Release Joint Letter Urging Ford Government to Reverse Deadly Closures of Supervised Consumption Sites in Ontario
November 13, 2024 Toronto, ON – On Wednesday afternoon, provincial union leaders released a joint letter calling on Premier Ford and Minister Sylvia Jones to reverse course on the announced closures of supervised consumption sites (SCSs) across Ontario, as well as the prevention of any new SCS opening or existing services relocating. The shared appeal […]
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Unifor pleased to see Google’s $100M annual contribution to Canadian newsrooms
October 30, 2024 TORONTO—Unifor is pleased to see a path forward to distribute Google’s $100 million annual contribution to Canada’s news businesses, after the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced Monday it was granting Google a five-year exemption from the Online News Act (ONA). “It’s a relief the money will begin to flow with a quick […]
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‘WE NEED STRONG ROOTS’: BIWOC Conference focuses on self-care, solidarity and empowering stories
October 28, 2024 Sometimes, for big ideas to grow, all it takes is a seed to be planted. This year’s Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour (BIWOC) Conference central theme was “United for healing, peace and solidarity,” where delegates were encouraged to share innovative ideas on community-driven strategies to break down barriers. “We’re the soil. […]
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Unifor calls for justice on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
October 28, 2024 Unifor continues to support its members who work as media workers and journalists by marking November 2 as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. On this day, we raise our voices to demand justice for journalists globally who face grave threats and violence simply for doing their jobs—bringing […]
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October is Women’s History Month
October 16, 2024 This year we mark Women’s History Month in Canada with the knowledge that gains toward equality are fragile and need vigilance to continually protect and enshrine them into the fabric of our union and country. As we reach back into our past to share the stories of women who have been trailblazers, […]
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 16, 2024 On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Unifor reaffirms its commitment to fighting poverty both here in Canada and around the world. Despite the significant economic advances of the past few decades, the harsh reality is that millions of people still face daily struggles to meet their most basic needs. […]
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