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Canada’s industrial future depends on action today

Unifor

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April 07, 2026

The following statement was released jointly today by Canada’s two largest industrial unions, Unifor and the United Steelworkers: U.S. sector-based tariffs (“section 232 tariffs”) have hit Canadian manufacturing workers and...Read More

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CTV Power Play | April 2, 2026

Unifor

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April 02, 2026

Unifor’s Lana Payne warns accepting limited jobs in Chinese EV kit vehicle assembly is a false option for Brampton Assembly Plant. Read More

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CBC Power & Politics | April 1, 2026

Unifor

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April 02, 2026

Lana Payne on reports Stellantis is considering Chinese EVs for Brampton Read More

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CTV News Channel | April 1, 2026

Unifor

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April 02, 2026

Anniversary of Trump’s auto tariffs Read More

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BNN Bloomberg | April 1, 2026

Unifor

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April 02, 2026

Trump tariffs one year later Read More

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Unifor Forestry Council Executive meet to discuss stepping up campaign efforts

Unifor

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April 01, 2026

Members of the Forestry Sector Council Executive Committee and Unifor leadership met in the Unifor National Office March 27–29 to share bargaining updates and discuss the state of the industry....Read More

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Unifor calls for ‘Sell Here, Build Here,’ mandates on anniversary of Trump auto tariffs

Unifor

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April 01, 2026

TORONTO—As Canadian workers mark one year of economic disruption and job losses triggered by U.S. tariffs targeting Canada’s auto industry and other key sectors, Unifor is escalating the union’s clear...Read More

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One year into Trump’s tariffs the fight for Canadian jobs continues

Unifor

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March 31, 2026

This week marks one year since the United States imposed 25% tariffs on the import of Canadian autos, one of the most damaging measures in a series of escalating trade...Read More

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Sell Here, Build Here

Unifor

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March 31, 2026

For more than a year, Canadian workers have been on the front lines of Donald Trump’s trade war and the damage it has caused across key sectors of our economy....Read More

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Unifor heats up the campaign to Protect Canadian Jobs with federal lobby week

Unifor

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March 27, 2026

Unifor took to Parliament Hill to push MPs from all sitting parties to enact worker’s demands to Protect Canadian Jobs, as U.S. imposed tariffs continue to put Canadian jobs and...Read More

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Unifor responds to Ontario Budget 2026: Progress noted, but workers need stronger protections amid economic uncertainty

Unifor

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March 26, 2026

Unifor welcomes targeted investments in Ontario’s 2026 Budget that support workers including improved pension protections. The union stresses that more needs to be done to address rising unemployment, affordability, and...Read More

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Unifor embarks on urgent Protect Canadian Jobs lobby week in Ottawa

Unifor

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March 23, 2026

OTTAWA – Unifor leaders from across the country are in Ottawa this week, meeting with more than 75 MPs from all sitting parties to deliver the message to Protect Canadian...Read More

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Daniel Cloutier advocates for members at Forestry Communities Forum

Unifor

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March 18, 2026

On March 11, Unifor Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier addressed more than 150 leaders gathered at the Forestry Communities Forum organized by the “Fédération québécoise des municipalités” (FQM), bringing forward the...Read More

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Unifor’s assessment of the Conservative’s proposed Auto Strategy

Unifor

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March 17, 2026

Hon. Pierre Poilievre Leader of the Official Opposition House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 RE: Unifor’s assessment of the Conservative Party of Canada’s proposed Auto Strategy Dear Mr. Poilievre, Our...Read More

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Final report from Unifor Local 200 Crown Royal Plant Chair Doug Benekritis

Unifor

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February 27, 2026

After more than a century, whisky production in Amherstburg, Ontario has come to an end. The landmark Crown Royal plant was shuttered on February 25, as parent company Diageo moved...Read More

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Brampton Council locks in auto assembly zoning for Stellantis plant

Unifor

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February 25, 2026

BRAMPTON, Ont.—Today, Unifor welcomed the news that the Mayor of Brampton and the City Council moved and unanimously adopted a motion to protect the future of the Stellantis Brampton assembly...Read More

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Diageo closes Amherstburg Crown Royal plant early without warning

Unifor

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February 25, 2026

AMHERSTBURG, Ont. - Diageo has closed its Crown Royal whisky plant in Amherstburg, Ontario two days ahead of schedule, without advance warning to workers. “This is a final show of...Read More

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A.I., U.S. trade war and bargaining spotlighted at GTA Local Presidents’ Meeting

Unifor

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February 25, 2026

Unifor local presidents from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered on Feb. 24 at the union’s National office, where they heard updates from national departments and exchanged ideas about the...Read More

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