Source: National

December 7, 2021

To: Bell Locals & Servicing Representatives

Greetings,

Re: Amendments to Bell Vaccination Policy

Following guidelines of public health agencies and after assessing the profound
economic impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on workers and the strain of the pandemic
more generally, Unifor took a strong and principled public position in support of
vaccination. Unifor continues to recognize vaccination is essential to protecting the
health and safety of workplaces and communities. The union has always been clear that
any assessment of safety measures, including vaccination policies, would need to be
re–evaluated as those measures and/or surrounding circumstances change. It has also
been our commitment to fully consider the individual circumstances of every worker who
faces disciplinary consequences as a result of non–compliance with an employer
vaccination policy

 

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Amendments to Bell Vaccination Policy

 

We have extended proposal submissions to Sunday November 28 2021 by 5pm…

 

Bargaining Proposal Form

Fax to:

416.538.1997

Form provided by Unifor National

FILLABLE BTS BARGAINING PROPOSAL SURVEY

In Solidarity,

Lee, Sanjay, Brian, Chris

Source: Unifor National

Unifor’s activism against violence against women and gender-based violence in all its forms is strong and longstanding. Together workers have won efforts to prevent violence, and better support survivors. Women have led the way.

Women still experience violence predominantly at the hands of men, most often their intimate partners or family members. Men’s violence against women has increased sharply during the pandemic.

By naming the source of the violence, we can focus more clearly on finding solutions.

In 2021, men in positions of power in the union pledge to speak up and take action to prevent gender-based violence.

Gender based violence happens in all communities. However, some people face increased rates of violence including Indigenous women and women of colour, non-binary people, trans, lesbian and bisexual women, women with disabilities and women living in rural and remote regions.

November 25 starts a global campaign of 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence against Women. December 6 will mark Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

Unifor invites all men to take a pledge and speak out to ensure all women, girls and gender diverse people are valued, respected and are able to live free from violence.

In addition to challenging men’s attitudes and actions, as trade unionists, men can take action at the bargaining table and in the workplace to help prevent gender-based violence. Actions that address economic security for women and gender diverse people can include negotiating and enforcing pay equity, employment equity, anti-harassment language, family leaves, paid domestic violence leave, good wages and other workplace rights.

These measures have the additional benefit of underscoring the equality and equity that women and gender diverse people deserve. This is all part of preventing gender-based violence.

During this campaign, and all year round, spread the word by speaking to men and boys in your life. Suggested topics are on our campaign page.

Source: Unifor National

We can’t help but think of how busy warehouses across Canada and the United States are going to be this week in the lead up to Black Friday.

While companies like Amazon try to get a head start on their profits prior to the holiday season, and customers shop in stores and online in search of sales, warehouse workers are left carrying the heaviest burden. During this period, expectations and workloads rise while wages remain the same and working conditions get more difficult.

During the pandemic, warehouse workers faced some of the most difficult situations, including many COVID-19 outbreaks in Canadian warehouses.

Warehouse workers across the country deserve the best health and safety protections, fair wages, better working conditions, and respect on the job.

This year, for Black Friday, our union is sharing with all Unifor local unions a new campaign, titled “Warehouse Workers Unite”. This campaign aims to bring attention to the experience of warehouse workers, and to encourage warehouse workers to consider what our union can do to help them gain a voice and respect on the job.

You will find more information, resources, videos to watch and a social media shareable at www.warehouseworkersunite.ca

We ask that local unions support this campaign by:

1. Sharing the campaign website, video and social media sharable on your local union websites, social media channels and with your members
2. Post this tweet or write your own: As #BlackFriday ramps up seasonal shopping, warehouse workers will carry the load. #Unifor believes warehouse workers deserve decent wages, H & S protections, better working conditions & respect on the job. #WarehouseWorkersUnite
3. Communicate with Unifor’s organizing department if your local union has any contacts for workers who currently work in non-union warehouses
4. Thank and support frontline workers during the busy holiday season.

We have a lot of work to do to bring justice and respect for warehouse workers across Canada. We look forward to your help and participation in this new campaign.

In solidarity,

Jerry Dias                      Lana Payne                                    Renaud Gagné
National President         National Secretary-Treasurer         Quebec Director