by Pat Bulmer | May 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Industry News, Journalism
National Newspaper Awards: Coverage of COVID-19, from first-person reporting and poignant photographs to in-depth investigations and bitingly satirical editorial cartoons, dominated as winners of the 2020 National Newspaper Awards were announced. Nearly half of the 66...
by Brian Gibson | Sep 18, 2020 | COVID-19, Industry News, Local 2000 News, Local News, Uncategorized
To: Local union presidents, secretary-treasurers, NEB, leadership and all staff This fall, keep it small We are watching the number of COVID-19 cases rise in provinces across the country, and we are concerned, just like many of you are. As Canada and the world braces...
by Brian Gibson | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Industry News
Dear Unifor Local leaders, activists and members, We understand how challenging the past few weeks have been – sweeping layoffs, isolation, and the uncertainty of the future have turned our way of life upside down. During these difficult times, perhaps the most...
by Brian Gibson | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Local 2000 News, Local News
Chief public health officer says ‘crucial’ week will determine if social distancing is working Kathleen Harris · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2020 10:09 AM ET Businesses and non-profit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30 per cent in revenue due to...
by Brian Gibson | Mar 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Local 2000 News, Local News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces enhanced measures to keep employees on the payroll Kathleen Harris · CBC News · Posted: Mar 27, 2020 11:40 AM ET | Last Updated: March 27 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more help for small and medium-sized...
by Brian Gibson | Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Local 2000 News, Local News
Rachel Aiello Ottawa News Bureau Online Producer OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the government is merging two previously introduced employment insurance benefits for Canadians who are now unemployed, or off work because of COVID-19. As part...
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