Unifor

Lana Payne has been named president of Unifor after the former leader of the Canadian labor union, Jerry Dias, was ousted over bribery allegations this ...

Dias announced his immediate retirement from Unifor in March following a medical leave that began in early February. Payne, Unifor’s former national secretary-treasurer, was installed as president of Unifor on a temporary basis following Dias’ departure earlier this year. “Today, we turn a page.

Dave Cassidy came up short in his bid for Unifor National President but feels he ran a great campaign.

"We have a lot of work to do still but my platform was pretty clear," he says. He says he will remain president of Local 444 and is still the national president for skilled trades. Speaking on AM800's The Morning Drive, Cassidy says he's glad he put his name forward as he feels it brought back democracy to the union.

Lana Payne succeeds Jerry Dias as Unifor's national president, becoming the first woman to lead the 315000-member union.

She previously served as national secretary-general of Unifor. Payne was elected Wednesday to succeed Jerry Dias as head of Unifor. She becomes the first woman to lead the 315,000-member union.

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The federal government has implemented a goal for all new light-duty vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2035. And I think it's really important that we understand that we cannot be going forward with future mining developments if we are not having the consent of indigenous communities in order for that to happen. We do a lot of work on reconciliation in our union.

Canada already has federal incentives for electric vehicles, but Unifor is calling for increased incentives as well as a trade-in rebate program and increased ...

Canada already has federal incentives for electric vehicles, but Unifor is calling for increased incentives as well as a trade-in rebate program and increased spending on a charging network to boost demand. Unifor is calling for a national auto strategy, and a dedicated federal government ministry to lead it, to capture the significant potential offered by the transition to electric vehicles. Unifor also says it’s important to build up capacity for battery materials and electric vehicle components, and to provide transition support for auto parts suppliers and workers that could take a hit in the transition to electric vehicles.

CNW/ - Unifor members endorsed a new auto policy at the union's Constitutional Convention that sets out a comprehensive vision to transform Canada into a...

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including more than 40,000 members working in auto assembly plants, parts factories and dealerships. "This moment is an exciting and hopeful one for all auto parts workers, but also filled with challenges. "With more than $10 billion invested in the sector, we have the opportunity to build on this incredible momentum.

Unifor has unveiled a 29-point plan to transform the Canadian auto sector and to turn Canada into a global leader in electric vehicle production.

“We know what’s needed, especially in the supply chain part of it.” Domestic semiconductor production – something that is in extreme short supply these days – is also on the wish list. “Efforts to coordinate a comprehensive and national industrial strategy across various federal ministries and agencies without a dedicated oversight body is both challenging and an inefficient use of government resources.

Canada's largest private sector union released a new policy document on Thursday with 29 recommendations to grow the country's auto sector.

“Adopting these recommendations is the best path forward for all levels of government to create the conditions for a strong, resilient and forward-looking auto industry that supports autoworkers." Trade is also a concern for the union since the country's automotive trade deficit rose to more than $37 billion in 2021, a record, according to Unifor's policy document. The plant is slated to build five new EVs. "I think it's really important that we're both going in the same year and gives us more power at the bargaining table." Unifor and UAW negotiations with the Detroit Three were previously held a year apart. "It's going to be very useful as we go towards the bargaining table," said Unifor President Lana Payne during a Thursday press conference announcing the report.

The strategy focuses on growing the industry, the transition to electric vehicles, and advancing equity and inclusion. While the industry is facing a ...

It also commits to working with Indigenous communities in Canada prior to the establishment of further mining activities. While the industry is facing a significant era of change the union has developed the policy to foster job growth while encouraging environmental stewardship and inclusivity. Particularly at the federal level, the union would like to see a dedicated auto-sector ministry.