Unifor is offering new bandanas based on the American civil rights activist, writer and poet James Baldwin’s famous quote...
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EI Application, Reporting & Sub Updates – July, 2021
Updated: July 15, 2021 GM St. Catharines Team: Today, GM is announcing semiconductor production adjustments at GM North American...
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GM CHAIR UPDATE – Temporary Layoff Due to Semiconductor Shortage
July 15th, 2021 I have just been informed by the Company the semiconductor production adjustments at GM North American Assembly...
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HAPPY CANADA Day – A time to reflect
Sisters and Brothers, I would like to wish all our members a Happy Canada Day. I encourage members to use...
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GM CHAIR UPDATE – Letter to the Membership
July 1st, 2021 I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate Tim McKinnon on his appointment to the National Union...
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GM CHAIR UPDATE – Vacation Pay Explained
June 29, 2021 After fielding numerous complaints from our members about how vacation pay was paid out this week –...
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United Way – Catch the Ace Weekly Draws
United Way Niagara’s Catch the Ace gives you the chance to win big! There’s an Ace of Spades out...
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
While we celebrate the strength, brilliance and diversity of the cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples this National...
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GM CHAIR UPDATE – Canada Day Holiday / Summer Shutdown
June 16, 2021 The summer shutdown schedule is as follows: The Union and the Company have agreed to schedule Canada...
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EVERY CHILD MATTERS – ORANGE T-SHIRT CAMPAIGN
The outpouring of grief and support from Unifor members following the discovery of a mass grave at the site...