News - Protect Canadian Jobs

Daniel Cloutier advocates for members at Forestry Communities Forum

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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March 18, 2026

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

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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March 17, 2026

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

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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February 27, 2026

Brampton Council locks in auto assembly zoning for Stellantis plant

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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February 25, 2026

Diageo closes Amherstburg Crown Royal plant early without warning

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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February 25, 2026

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

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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February 25, 2026

Risk to Canadian jobs remains at crisis level despite U.S. Supreme Court ruling

TORONTO- The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) represents a legal rebuke of presidential overreach but does nothing to...Read More

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February 20, 2026

Lana Payne message to members on federal auto policy

Today, the federal government released its long-awaited auto policy, and Unifor is encouraged to see a clear focus on protecting Canada’s auto industry. Just a few months ago, there were...Read More

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February 05, 2026

Federal auto policy sets right direction, but action needed to drive it home

TORONTO– Unifor welcomes measures in the new federal auto policy to map the direction of industry, with the understanding that this plan must be backed by bold action to safeguard...Read More

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February 05, 2026

Local 222 members pack union hall as GM cuts the third shift

Local 222 members packed their union hall for an information meeting as GM moves to cut the third shift at the Oshawa plant. This means more than 1000 Unifor members’...Read More

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January 29, 2026

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