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Len Poirier

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Unifor National Secretary Treasurer

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Unifor @unifor.org · 20/06/2026
Jody Brennan, Executive Head of the new EI Board of Appeal, walked #Unifor's EI-CPP Conference through how EI appeals work, because workers wrongly denied benefits they've paid into deserve a fair shot to win them back. #cdnpoli #canlab
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Unifor @unifor.org · 04/04/2026
It’s time to Protect Canadian Jobs with big, bold strategy. That’s why, we’re calling on the federal government to enact meaningful policies to ensure that if companies want to sell here, they need to build here. Learn more: www.protectjobs.ca/build_here
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Sell Here, Build Here
Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs
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Unifor @unifor.org · 04/04/2026
Unifor members from El Met Industries in Dundas, Ont., are showing what solidarity looks like this long weekend, gathering for a turkey dinner and Easter bunny visit, after last month’s indefinite layoffs following the company applying for creditor protection. ✊✊✊ #canlab
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Unifor @unifor.org · 23/01/2026
Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement delivers wage increases, enhanced job protection, telework provisions, and a new oversight model to manage the impact of AI in the workplace.
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Bell Clerical workers secure wage gains and job protections in new collective agreement
TORONTO/MONTREAL – Unifor members in the Bell Clerical bargaining units have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Bell. The contract, effective December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029,…
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Unifor @unifor.org · 14/12/2025
Unifor condemns the senseless attack on innocent people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Now is the time for solidarity, compassion, and unity against antisemitism and all forms of hate. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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Gunmen kill at least 11 people during a Jewish event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that ...
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Unifor @unifor.org · 06/12/2025
Day 2 of #ORC2025 continues with strong conversations, planning, and solidarity. As Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer @lenp.bsky.social noted, ORC is a time to reflect on challenges and celebrate collective wins. Grateful to delegates, locals,& activists for your daily work. Onward with purpose.
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Unifor @unifor.org · 22/08/2025
National officers visited Unifor Local 2000 members at work at Canada’s chocolatier, Purdy’s, in Vancouver today. Union-made-in-Canada chocolate. Perfect 🍫
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Unifor @unifor.org · 23/04/2025
Unifor Researcher Mike Yam gave ETOP Council an overview on Trump’s tariffs and all the ways Unifor is advocating for retaliatory tariffs, enhanced income supports for workers, and a Made-in-Canada fightback approach to protect impacted industries and workers. #canlab
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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
This week Unifor members across the west kept their foot on the gas pedal and worked hard to let their fellow members know that early voting starts this weekend. Thanks for all of your great work!
Two people stand on a wooden staircase in front of a sweeping view of downtown Calgary. A woman smiling as she hangs a door-hanger on a wooden door.Two people pose for a selfie in front of a street sign reading Carney Rd.Three people standing on a front porch. One holds a Unifor election leaflet.
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Unifor @unifor.org · 01/04/2025
#Trump is going to learn that auto tariffs will kill jobs on both sides of the border and launch a Trump-made recession. Read @lanapayne.bsky.social's Toronto Star opinion piece. #canlab #ElbowsUp www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Here's the podcast from our fact-checking session on Trump's tariff threats, from yesterday on CBC's 'Just Asking': cbc.ca/listen/live-.... An hour of evidence-based & collegial discussion, so rare these days! Thanks Julianne Hazlewood and Rambot Behboodi for the conversation. #cdnecon
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Great new resource from Unifor.org with facts and strategies for fighting back against Trump's madness: protectjobs.ca #canlab
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Protect Canadian Jobs
Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs
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Unifor @unifor.org · 04/03/2025
Join the fight against unfair U.S. tariffs: www.protectjobs.ca #tariffs #canlab #cdnpoli
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Protect Canadian Jobs
Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I've been a 'union economist' my whole career, so I can't overstate how honoured I was to receive a lifetime membership today from the Australian Education Union for research showing the economic & social benefits of public education. #canlab /2
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Unifor @unifor.org · 20/02/2025
Unifor continues to advocate for expanded paid domestic violence leave in every province. @jennmurray.bsky.social notes expanded paid leave in #NS is a positive step to support workers fleeing violence. hotcountry1035.ca/2025/02/20/1...
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Domestic violence paid leave raised from 3 to 5 days
Nova Scotia has increased the number of paid leave days you get when experiencing domestic violence. The provi...
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Unifor @unifor.org · 20/02/2025
Unifor is deeply concerned about Stellantis’ unexpected announcement of a temporary pause in retooling work at the Brampton Assembly Plant. www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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Unifor concerned with temporary pause at Brampton Assembly
BRAMPTON- Stellantis’ unexpected announcement today of a temporary pause in work on the next generation Jeep Compass, including activities at the Brampton Assembly Plant, is a matter of grave concern ...
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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Unifor is helping lead the fight to protect B.C.'s forestry jobs #bclab #canlab
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B.C. creates softwood lumber advisory council amid tariff threat
On Wednesday, the province announced a panel to advocate for B.C.'s lumber industry, comprised of multiple stakeholders. Panel member Gavin McGarrigle, who is with the union Unifor, says the industry ...
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Unifor @unifor.org · 06/02/2025
Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have joined Unifor, marking the third successful organizing drive at Walmart in the last six months. #canlab
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Unifor welcomes new members at third Walmart unit in six months
CALGARY—Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have joined Unifor, marking the third successful organizing drive at Walmart in the last six months.“Drivers play a critical role in…
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Unifor @unifor.org · 17/01/2025
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social is attending the first meeting of the new Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations today in Toronto. Lana will advocate for Canadian workers and fight for fair trade amidst Trump's tariff threats. #canlab
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Unifor @unifor.org · 15/01/2025
Unifor welcomes today’s Ontario commitment to spend nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches, which is expected to support hundreds of jobs for Unifor Local 1075 members at the Alstom facility in Thunder Bay. #canlab
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Unifor welcomes GO train funding that supports jobs for members at Alstom
THUNDER BAY, ONT.—Unifor welcomes today’s Ontario commitment to spend nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches, which is expected to support hundreds of jobs for Unifor…
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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
“Who’s Subsidizing Whom?” I have written a new report for the Centre for Future Work rebutting Trump’s arguments that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada through its bilateral trade deficit: centreforfuturework.ca/wp-content/u.... #cdnecon #cdnpoli #canlab /2
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Unifor @unifor.org · 10/01/2025
Together Unifor and our members will stand against Trump’s bully tactics to protect and defend Canadian jobs. Watch this video message from National President @lanapayne.bsky.social. youtu.be/Y9zjFZESOa4 #cdnpoli #canlab
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Unifor stands up to Trump
Together Unifor and our members will stand against Trump’s bully tactics to protect and defend Canadian jobs. Watch this video message from National Presiden...
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JE Fred Wilson @fwilson2.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Shifting Gears, a book on the politics of @unifor.org, has a deeply flawed assessment of Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union. It was reviewed uncritically on Jacobin.com. @jimbostanford.bsky.social and I have responded with this review. #Labor #Canada #Unifor jacobin.com/2025/01/cana...
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Canada’s Unifor Has Won Major Gains on Shifting Terrain
A new work of labor history charges Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, with retreating from visionary class politics to narrow opportunism. The narrative rests on a simplistic view of labo...
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Unifor @unifor.org · 23/12/2024
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic. Unifor is calling on governments to take action now. Everyone deserves to feel safe at home, work, and in their community. Learn more: www.unifor.org/campaigns/all-campai… #EndViolence
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Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is an epidemic. Tell Ontario MPPs to immediately pass Bill 173 - The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act – to ensure the government acts swiftly.
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Len Poirier @lenp.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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Unifor @unifor.org · 07/12/2024
Stand with workers against Walmart's intimidation tactics! #ORC2024 #Unifor
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Unifor @unifor.org · 30/11/2024
National Secretary-Treasurer @lenp.bsky.social presented a financial overview to #BCRC2024 delegates and provided an update on strengthening internal procedures.
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Unifor @unifor.org · 27/11/2024
“We’ve got to step up here as a nation to make sure that we are doing everything to protect Canadian jobs,” says Unifor's @lanapayne.bsky.social. Watch Lana’s message on trade and Trump tariff threats in her address to Unifor Quebec Regional Council delegates. #canlab www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3vX...
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Lana Payne on Trump's tariff threats to Canadian jobs
YouTube video by Unifor Canada
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Unifor @unifor.org · 27/11/2024
Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social urges Canadian leaders to work together to combat Trump's tariff threats. Watch her CityNews interview with Melanie Ng. #canlab toronto.citynews.ca/video/2024/1...
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Unifor responds to Trump tariff threats
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian products. Officials with Canada's largest private sector union are urging Canadian leaders to work together to combat Trump's tariff threats.
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Len Poirier @lenp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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Len Poirier @lenp.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
keepitinthepipe.ca.
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Keep it in the pipe
Inspect and maintain Canada’s energy infrastructure with good, union jobs.
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Len Poirier @lenp.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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