National President of Unifor - a union for everyone! Trade Unionist. Activist. Feminist. Mom. Spouse. Believer: A better world is possible.
Joined March 2011
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#BIWOC Conference delegates heard a discussion that connected migrant worker justice, racial justice, Indigenous solidarity and worker power. It highlighted how precarious work, low wages, insecure immigration status, racism and corporate power impact workers across sectors & communities.
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βWe need to grow from within. We have to make sure that when the govβt is putting procurement out that they are tying jobs to the contracts,β says Unifor National Skilled Trades Council Chair Ken Anderson, updating delegates on federal measures and apprenticeship funding.
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Speaking at the #BIWOC Conference, Unifor Ontario Regional Director @SamiaUnifor highlighted the power of collective action to advance equity, defend public health care, end gender-based violence, and protect Canadian jobs.
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Uniforβs National Skilled Trades Council kicked off this evening in Sault Ste. Marie, bringing together Skilled Trades members from across the country to share strategies, strengthen solidarity, and advance priorities for workers across sectors.
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Jun 13
Unifor National Skilled Trades Council Recording Secretary Jason Watson & Unifor Political Action Director Josh Coles spoke to delegates about the #ProtectCanadianJobs campaign - building support, raising awareness & advancing policies to defend good Canadian manufacturing jobs.
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Jun 12
A strong contract for the workers who keep Air Canada flying. Unifor Local 2002 members have ratified a new four-year agreement that includes 21% compounded wage increases, pension improvements, enhanced benefits and greater job security.
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Bill C-35 signals a significant shift in Canadaβs approach to blocking goods made with forced labour. The proposed reverse-onus, requiring importers to prove goods are free of forced labour & stronger powers for CBSA are steps Unifor has long called for. π§΅nationalpost.com/news/ottawaβ¦
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What they are saying is destroy workersβ Charter rights to appease Donald Trump and the big corporations in Canada owned by American shareholders.
They can pound sand.
Not on our watch.
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner cp24.com/politics/2026/06/11β¦
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Senator @WellsDavid: not only is this an affront to the Charter rights of workers it completely misses how collective bargaining transforms society for the betterment of all.
But perhaps that is the point. Big corps with American shareholders are cheering you on tonight.
Jun 11
Unifor is appalled by the recommendations issued in a recent report by the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, which advocates for the imposition of labour contracts in the marine and transportation sectors through binding arbitration, instead of through collective bargaining.
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I heard Jamiesonβs speech.
It was a clear-headed presentation of the problems facing the Canadian auto industry.
I disagree with the conclusion here on China.
They donβt want auto roots in Canada they want market dominance and access to the US. thestar.com/business/honda-iβ¦
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Workers are facing a crisis and their unions are fighting everyday to protect jobs.
These Senators think itβs ok to exploit this very difficult moment and try to roll back workers rights.
Capitulating to big corporations over workers. Just shameful.
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner ctvnews.ca/politics/article/β¦
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Great chatting with you on all things auto and trade and for me most importantly, the workers and communities who depend on this incredible industry.
Special thanks to @APMACanada for the invite.
Thanks @daltonstevens for capturing an incredible day @APMACanadaβs annual Canada Automotive Summit!
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Jun 11
Unifor members were well-represented at this year's Canadian Screen Awards @TheCdnAcademy, w/ noms and wins across journalism, sports broadcasting & TV production. Special congrats to NABET 700-M members whose work on #HeatedRivalry contributed to the series' remarkable 16-award sweep!
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Canadian oil makes up ***62%*** of the amount of oil the U.S. imports and ***25%*** of every barrel that goes into U.S. refineries. how's that for "energy independence"? let that sink in.
Jun 10
Trump: "Hey, we don't need anything that Canada has, we don't know anything that Mexico has, but they need everything that we have. And they have to treat us better."
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Did You Know?
When people think about CATCA, they often think about collective bargaining and representation. But that's only part of what we do.
Every day, CATCA is working on a range of priorities that support air traffic controllers and the safety of Canada's aviation system. Visit catca.ca to learn more.
#catcamembers #IFATCA #ATCS #airtrafficcontrol #AirTrafficManagement #AviationSafety
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Le saviez-vous?
Lorsquβon pense Γ lβACCTA, on pense souvent Γ la nΓ©gociation collective et Γ la reprΓ©sentation des membres. Pourtant, ce nβest quβune partie de notre travail.
Chaque jour, lβACCTA travaille sur un large Γ©ventail de prioritΓ©s visant Γ soutenir les contrΓ΄leurs aΓ©riens et Γ renforcer la sΓ©curitΓ© du systΓ¨me aΓ©rien canadien. Pour en savoir plus, visitez catca.ca.
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Jun 9
Local news matters. Exempting U.S. streaming giants from supporting Canadaβs media system puts journalism jobs and community news at risk. Unifor is urging the government to reconsider.
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Jun 6
Organizing was a big topic during this afternoonβs panel at ARC 2026. Delegates heard from Local 2121 about their newly organized workplace and the challenges faced when bargaining a first contract.
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We are so all worth the fight.
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Jun 6
At #ARC2026, @Lanampayne delivered a clear message: when workers face uncertainty, corporate greed & political attacks, we donβt back down - we organize. Weβre all worth the fight!
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Jun 6
Atlantic delegates heard a panel of union members from across different industries in the region have a meaningful discussion about the fightback in each of their sectors.
Whether itβs fighting back against closures, striking for better wages or holding employers accountable, every worker is worth the fight.
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"Imagine for one second how truly bad things would be without Unifor's activism. Without the commitment and determination we bring. Without the fight we wage every day for a better world."
@Lanampayne delivered powerful remarks to delegates at the ARC 2026, reminding members that our unionβs strength lies in our solidarity. When workers unite and fight back together, we can build a stronger future for everyone.
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