Industry News
LatestWhat the Major Parties Say About Media Industry Issues
Elections often end up in a discussion about “what’s in your wallet?” If you work in the media, this federal election doubles down on pocketbook issues. It’s more like “what about my job?” Unifor invited the Liberals,...
Local News
Prince George Citizen Changes to a Free Weekly
It was announced in a letter to readers on September 18, 2019 that the Prince George Citizen would cease as a daily paid subscription newspaper and change to a free weekly newspaper while still providing an online edition of the...
Gaming
LatestForbes sold to Hong Kong-based group
The majority ownership of Forbes Media has been sold to a group of investors based in Hong Kong. The Forbes family “will retain a significant ownership stake,” a release Friday says. Integrated Whale Media Investments “will...
Newspaper companies not paying recycling fees
The province is warning B.C.’s major newspapers to get in line, after they failed to contribute an estimated $16 million in fees to the province’s new recycling program. Documents obtained by CBC News show three...
Journalism
LatestHere's how you can help Vancouver Sun and Province staff facing layoffs
Unifor Local 2000 is fighting aggressive layoffs at the Vancouver Sun and The Province, and we need your help. Last Friday, the company started delivering layoff notices to 54 people. Combined with 38 voluntary buyouts in...
Jobs
LatestJob posting: circulation clerk at Peace Arch News
General Clerk – Circulation (South Surrey) NOTE: This is a union position. Click here for the full collective agreement for details on wages and working conditions. The Peace Arch News is looking for a Permanent Part Time...
Organizing News
LatestSurvey results for VFX, animation and gaming
Unifor Local 2000 conducted an anonymous online survey for people working in VFX, animation and game development. We asked questions on age, job description, top workplace problems and possible solutions, including unionization....
Other News
LatestLabour alert for Pacific Blue Cross
Labour alert: If you or anyone you know deals with Pacific Blue Cross, you can help the locked-out members by only filing paper claims (instead of online ones) while this labour dispute is on. Here’s the email we received...
News from Unifor.org
- Unifor signs new collective agreement with CertainTeed
- Support grows for striking Sask Crown workers
- Unifor reviewing the Northern Pulp focus report, preparing submission
- Vote in Advanced Polls this weekend to Stop Scheer
- Closure of the Fortress mill in Thurso
- Tentative Agreement reached at the Unifor Dental Centre
- Coast Mountain Bus Company members conduct strike vote
- Hogarth Riverview Manor workers to protest employer
- Unifor National Council 4000 ratifies deal with CN transportation Ltd.
- Poll shows Sask residents want wages to rise with inflation
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