Local 191 Board Elections
Local 191 will be holding election for membership on its board later this fall. Nominations close at the Sept. 28 general membership meeting. If you want to run for a board position, contact your local chapel chair or the Local […]
Fairness Express Visits Manitoba
Big Green Bus Is Coming By Sylvia Farley, Executive Director, MFL The Manitoba Federation of Labour endorses and encourages all affiliates to welcome and visit the “Fairness Express Tour” as it visits Manitoba Communities this summer.
Youth And Unions Need To Work Together
Unions are trying to organize the precarious non-unionized sector, but at the same time they’re finding it increasingly difficult just to protect their current members.
We’re Starting A Conversation
We're going to spark a national conversation on how we create good jobs in Canada. We know there are solutions to the stagnating economy, growing precariousness and few opportunities for young people. Together we can find them.
Message To John Buhler — People Don’t Forget
Union buster John Buhler was honored with an honorary degree from the University of Winnipeg this week but it was an event opposed by the university's student body. Here is the news release from the University of Winnipeg Students' Association: […]
National Day of Mourning – April 28
Message from Jerry Dias, National President, Unifor Dear Sisters and Brothers, National Day of Mourning, April 28th, 2014 Each day we benefit from the labour of millions of workers who give large proportions of their lives to provide us with […]
Winnipeg Action Against the Unfair Elections Act
April 29, 6 pm at Winnipeg City Hall Message from Dave Sauer, Winnipeg Labour Council Hello sisters and brothers, The Canadian Federation of Students is planning a rally against the Conservative government's "Fair Elections Act" that seeks to radically alter […]
Public Healthcare Matters to EVERYONE
Canada Health Accord Campaign On March 31, 2014, the 2004 Canadian Health Accord expired. The Health Accord is a negotiated agreement between provincial and federal governments, which outlines the funding from the federal government to the provinces for health care spending.
Tune In Live: How Do We Defend Our Rights At Work
As you've likely heard, Unifor has been hosting a series of leadership meetings right across the country. To ensure that as many members and allies are able to participate, we will be live streaming our meeting in Halifax on February […]
New Additions To The Board
The executive of Unifor Local 191 is pleased to welcome two new members to the Board: Sister Ashley Wright, from United Way Winnipeg; and, Brother Claude Gervais, from Lord Selkirk School Division (school bus drivers).