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The end of spam calls? CRTC call-blocking rules come into force

Published Thursday, December 19, 2019 8:50AM EST

Canadians should expect fewer spam phone calls as the CRTC deadline to implement call-blocking systems comes into force Dec. 19, 2019. (Pexels/Adrianna Calvo)

 

TORONTO — Canadians should expect fewer spam phone calls as the deadline to implement call-blocking systems comes into force Thursday.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission set a target of Dec. 19, 2019, for communications service providers to have taken steps to apply call-blocking to their networks.

Calls from numbers that exceed 15 digits, or numbers that can’t be dialed (“spoofed” numbers such as 000-000-0000), should no longer reach Canadian phones if the system is effective.

 

Read the article here…

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Pledge to Boycott Co-op

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Pledge to Boycott Co-op

When Unifor members are inside, working, the Co-op Refinery makes $3 million/day.

But Co-op locked out its highly skilled and experienced workforce because we said no to concessions. While trying to pressure us into accepting an attack on our pensions, Co-op is putting plant and public safety at risk by operating with a smaller group of underqualified replacement workers, all to keep up its cruel attack on Unifor members.

Help show your love to Co-op Refinery workers, and tell Co-op to respect us with a fair deal.

Do you pledge to boycott Co-op?

Click here to pledge

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Unifor supports food banks during holiday season

Unifor is contributing to food banks nationwide to aid children and adults facing hunger in communities across Canada.

“Unifor members are an integral part of their local communities and as a union we want to do our part to help eradicate hunger and ensure that everyone has enough to eat this holiday season,” said National President Jerry Dias.

With people struggling to get by due to underemployment, stagnant wages and the rising cost of living, many turn to local food banks for extra support. As Canada’s largest private sector union, Unifor responds annually to the crisis facing thousands of Canadian families.

This year 48 food banks will receive a total of $135,000.00 jointly provided by the Unifor Social Justice Fund, Unifor National and Unifor Regional Councils.

“Our union is pleased to support the important work of food bank organizations in helping those most in need,” said Unifor International Director Mohamad Alsadi.

According to the Campaign 2000 2018 National Report Card, one in six children in Canada are food insecure. The report also shows that poverty disproportionately discriminates against children in families that are lone female-led, racialized, newcomers, Indigenous or affected by disabilities.

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End of an era as vehicle production ceases at GM Oshawa

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OSHAWA – Unifor members are saddened by the end of an era as vehicle production at General Motors Oshawa will cease this week after operating for more than a century.

“General Motors’ decision to stop vehicle production at the birthplace of GM Canada is devastating to workers, many of whom come from GM families who have been at the plant for generations,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “There is no question that this is a difficult time for workers, for our union and for the people of Oshawa.”

Final production of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will wind down this week, bringing the storied assembly line to a halt.

In November 2018, General Motors announced plans to close the award-winning Oshawa plant. Following an aggressive multi-media campaign by Unifor the union secured an agreement from GM to maintain a manufacturing footprint in Oshawa, commit to parts manufacturing and to create an advanced vehicle testing track at the site.

“I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the members who built General Motors into a world leading manufacturer,” said Dias. “We’re not giving up on that legacy and when we face GM in negotiations next year job creation will be a priority for our union.”

The plant will transition to parts manufacturing operations and produce service parts such as doors, hoods, fenders, tailgates, and deck lids. Unifor believes there are new business opportunities that GM should aggressively pursue to expand work in Oshawa, including past-model parts production and products for other automotive industry customers.

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

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Daily Bread Food Bank donation

$5000 Daily Bread Food Bank donation on behalf of Unifor Social Justice Fund, National and Unifor ORC

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Huge praise to Unifor and its Local 1996-O. Daily Bread is very thankful for your recent $5,000 gift to support food security in the GTA.

 

Most people in Toronto who come to a food bank have an average monthly income of just over $800. After rent and utilities are paid, they are left with only $7 a day to pay for all other basic needs. Too often this means that food becomes the “flexible” expense, and people are forced to make the only decision they can in that situation. They go hungry.

 

Last year, there were more than 1,000,000 client visits to our member agency food banks and meal programs. And almost 30% of those client visits were children.

 

The Unifor donation will ensure that Daily Bread can continue to provide food and services to those experiencing poverty in our City.

 

Thank you for building a stronger, more resilient City by providing hope and nourishment to thousands of people.

 

Cheers and best regards,

Andrew

Daily Bread Food Bank