Unifor 114

Statement-International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Unifor marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9 by reaffirming our commitment to Indigenous communities through the union’s ongoing projects and initiatives.

Join your fellow Unifor members at our free Labour Day event at the Pacific National Exhibition on September 2nd, 2024. Labour Day is a holiday that allows workers and their families to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of the Labour movement.
Unifor BC Regional Council is pleased to offer free gate admission passes for our members and their families, please register early as limited passes are available upon a first come first serve basis.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/labour-day-with-unifor-at-the-pne-2024-tickets-923192984067?aff=oddtdtcreator
Early Bird Registration: If you register before August 14th you will be entered to win a PNE Thrill Seeker ride pass.
On September 2nd we will be meeting at the Maritime Labour Center (1800 Triumph Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. where you can pick up your gate admission passes.
Unifor will provide free bus shuttles between the meeting point and the P.N.E.
Shuttle buses from the MLC to the PNE begin at 10:30 a.m. and go until 1 p.m. Return shuttles depart the PNE at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Precise information about pick up location at the PNE will be available on September 2nd.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/labour-day-with-unifor-at-the-pne-2024-tickets-923192984067?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email [email protected].
We are looking forward to spending Labour Day with hundreds of Unifor members and their families.

*** Unifor members are eligible to reserve a total of six (6) gate admissions passes for themselves plus five (5) of their family members. Passes must be picked up in person at the Maritime Labour Centre on September 2nd between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Tickets will not be distributed in advance or at the gate.

Unifor celebrates Senate passing of anti-scab legislation OTTAWA—Unifor is celebrating the passage of anti-scab legislation after Bill C-58 was adopted by the Senate at third reading without amendment.“This is a watershed moment for Canadian workers as after more than a century of struggle legislation will finally prevent the use of scabs in federally ...

Fairness for Transit Workers Comox Valley

Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Hotel Vancouver VANCOUVER—Major wage increases and more manageable workloads are key features of a new three-year contract with the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ratified today by Unifor members. “Unifor members make the Hotel Vancouver one of the most desirable hotels in the country,” said Lana Payne, Unifor Nati...

Greetings Siblings,



First off I would like to thank the Executive and the local for the support through Pride season and all of the things we accomplished because of it. The Pride events were a complete success we got members of 114 out in Victoria, Kamloops and Vancouver. The float design with the new Unifor Pride logo was a hit as well, my husband built it and I used some of our Pride budget to fund the material costs. I did that because it will be at every Pride our local attends. The Float and parade in Kamloops was big loud and had a huge impact on the local community. People cheered and commented on it eyes lit up with giant smiles. I will call that a big success especially since it happened right at the end of our sign card campaign. The community here in Kamloops and Vernon got to see the sign cards all month on the buses and then a big obnoxious float for Pride. Next year I would like to add some signage to the float letting the community know who Unifor is here.

I have learned a lot about our Union this year, how it works, what it does, and I have made a lot of contacts who are all wonderful people. I have started to network within the local for pride events and any 2slgbtqia+ issues that may need attention. We have a WhatsApp group that covers Bc and connects us all. I have also convinced the Bcrc Pride Committee to start celebrating and including our allies, as a result allies are now in some of the discussion groups we have. There is a need still for Q***r only spaces but this is a step towards bridging gaps. I intend to make a 114 Pride page and email address so that events and discussion can openly happen and pictures can be shared, it will be Ally friendly as well as the needs of the interior in regards to allies is different than larger cities.

The Pride sign cards have also made a large community impact. People ask about them ,drivers in the 2slgbtqia+ community have commented on them as well. I have approached the Bcrc about the campaign and we would like to ask the National to help fund a Provincial or National campaign doing the same thing. This would leave my Pride budget for next year open for more solidarity building events. We would love to see the community support on buses in every city. If we want their support we have to show them they have ours. Bc has been leading the charge in 2slgbtqia+ matters all year the other Regional Committees have adopted our ideas coast to coast and we have adopted theirs. Its wonderful to be apart of such a large welcoming community. I look forward to next year when we are all more seasoned and know each other better I can just imagine what we can accomplish.

I am also very proud that the Ally training course resolution passed at Canada council. The Pride Activism network we have created has been working very hard on getting the knowledge of the need for it out there. That need and want to support our allies originated from the rural locals. Lley Clark from Waterloo Local 333 started the resolution and many of us got on board. Our needs are different. In the large cities its very easy to find your “Community” and stick within it. To live and work within your own community is easy. In the interior its not so easy. Things need to be blended and community barriers don’t exist. I find this leads to a much stronger, colorful and complete community. On the coast 2slgbtqia+ events are not as readily attended by Allies as they should. My plan for the interior is the opposite I want to include and celebrate our allies in everything. I want to break down the barriers of separation and understanding.

My plan for next year is to focus on the Pride events and be healthy enough to attend them all. I want to be able to reach every 2slgbtqia+ member in our local and make them feel supported. I also want to empower our allies with the knowledge that they can come to me with questions and concerns and know that I am their ally too. The creation of a 114 Pride page will help with that I will need help getting the email address out to the individual Units. Part of next years Pride Budget will go to the creation of a Local 114 Bbq at the end of Kamloops Pride where we will be inviting the Local to attend. That especially means the Executive. The Bbq is a Solidarity building event I want it to be about celebrating our local and its members. I plan on collaborating with the Bcrc Committee as well for a similar event on the coast. The BCRC took over the 111 Bbq this year because local 111 had trouble getting funding. It is open for all locals to attend and is family friendly. Next year it will be bigger and I expect to see some 114 members out for some fun and food. The Union works best when its united and we need to have more events where we build bridges. Next Year I should have a large enough Pride network that the interior cities can support each other and attend each others events. I have a huge support network here in Kamloops and plan on expanding it. I have already introduced myself to local 3000 and 10b and invited them to Pride this year. None of them attended but I don’t think I gave them a loud enough invitation. Next year ill make sure they know earlier. Today im heading off to the casino (local 3000) to hand out Unifor Pride Buttons and stickers. They will know who I am and have my contact info.

Thank you, in Solidarity

Nelson Lamarche
BCRC Standing Pride Committee

Unifor Detroit Three members deliver overwhelming strike mandate TORONTO— Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3).

Lana Payne Auto Talks opening news conference statement

TV in Greater Victoria continues to evolve, with CHEK riding a surge Employee owned and controlled, CHEK has fourth-highest viewership in the province, behind only Vancouver stations CBC, Global BC and CTV Vancouver.

'Amazon should stay out of it': Unifor kicks off 1st-of-its-kind union drive in B.C. British Columbia may soon be home to the first unionization of an Amazon facility in Canada.

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Unifor’s Statement of Support for ALPA WestJet Pilots The conflict between the 1,500 Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) members and their employer WestJet has reached a crucial point. Unifor’s 315,000 members stand alongside these sisters, brothers, and friends in their efforts to improve wages and scheduling practices through a long bargaining proce...

Today is the National Day of Mourning.

Unifor remembers all those who died this year while on the job, including members:

Terry Roberts, FFAW-Unifor
Yan Ni, Local 252
Brad Poupard, Local 2009AP
Camil Pouliot, Local 299
Jean-Xavier Proulx, Local 299
Adam Love, Local 4268
Paul Totten, Local 45
Michael Gravelle, Local 6008
Michael Daye, Local 506

Unifor celebrates doubling of bus service for Durham Region Transit passengers by 2032 OSHAWA— Unifor members at Durham Region Transit (DRT) are celebrating the announcement that Durham Region will more than double bus service provided by the transit authority over the next decade. “Our union has diligently worked to expand public transit and are pleased to see Durham Region’s d...

Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Empress Hotel VICTORIA—The membership of Unifor Local 4276 voted overwhelmingly today to ratify a new three-year contract with their employer at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. “Unifor members at the Fairmont Empress have secured a strong collective agreement and have helped set the table for upcoming negotiation...

Fairmont Empress Hotel workers vote to strike if necessary VICTORIA—A lack of progress from the employer at the bargaining table has forced members of Unifor Local 4276 to give their bargaining committee a strike mandate. “The Fairmont Empress is a top-tier hotel and its workers deserve respect and fair compensation. It is a leader in the industry and w...

Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day!
Take the time to thank a transit operator today for their public service and for keeping our communities moving.

The United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union (UFAWU-Unifor) is asking for your help to protect Canadian-owned fishing operations & coastal communities.

Sign the Parliamentary petition!

https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-4317