Bargaining Updates
UPDATED United Way Winnipeg Members approved a new 3-year agreement at a ratification vote held Tuesday June 11. A copy of the new contract will be provided to members when it’s published. A copy will also be posted on this […]
Unifor Pension Survey
When Unifor was created in 2013, members identified retirement security as a top priority. Last year in Port Elgin, we brought together members from across the country for our inaugural Pension Summit. Following the Summit, we partnered with retirement security […]
Unifor, GM Canada Reach Deal To Save Oshawa Plant
OSHAWA, Ont. (May 8, 2019) – General Motors Canada and Unifor today announced that they have reached a “Transformation Agreement” that will transition the GM Oshawa Assembly operations to parts manufacturing and advanced vehicle testing. The Agreement includes the following:
Unifor to promote GM Mexico boycott with Super Bowl ad
Let GM & your local dealerships know you pledge to boycott Mexican-made GM vehicles January 31, 2019 TORONTO – Unifor will launch an unforgettable Super Bowl ad on Sunday as part of its campaign calling for consumers to boycott Mexican-made General Motors […]
2018 Local 191 Scholarship Essay Winners
Local 191 is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Scholarship Essay Competition: Anna Rosdobutko (daughter of Jamey Rosdobutko, Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal); Samantha Toulman (daughter of Laura Toulman, Lord Selkirk School Division school bus drivers); and, Tyler Manuel Medeiros (son of John […]
Closed For The Holidays
The Local 191 office will be closed for the Christmas break, effective the end of the business day Friday, Dec. 21. The office will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 2. If you need immediate assistance during that time, contact your chapel chair/shop […]
Jerry Talks About USMCA
Unifor national President Jerry Dias recently issued a statement on the new trade accord. We’ve reprinted here. Sisters and Brothers, This week the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was reached, if ratified the deal will replace the twenty-five year old […]
Transcontinental LGM Ratification Vote
Unifor 191 members at Transcontinental LGM will hold a ratification vote on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-4 pm, at Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave., Thompson Room. The bargaining committee is recommending acceptance of the tentative agreement. Details will […]
Local 191 Scholarship Essay Competition Is Back
Local 191 is pleased to once again hold its annual Scholarship Essay Competition. The writers of the three best judged essays will each be awarded with an $1,800 scholarship. The competition is open to any member of 191 or their […]
WFP carriers ratification vote begins August 13, 11 pm
The carrier bargaining committee unanimously recommends the acceptance of a one-year extension of the current contract. Voting will take place the night of August 13 at the Mountain Avenue depot, beginning at 11 pm and running until 4:30 a.m. Only […]