January 29, 2025

 

Premier Doug Ford has called an early election. Ontarians are heading to the polls on Thursday, February 27.

“This election is an opportunity to tell candidates what workers expect from their next government, said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “In this election, Unifor calls on all parties to protect workers, secure the economy, and save public services.”

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“This election is about unprecedented challenges. The looming threat of tariffs has sent shockwaves through Ontario’s economy. Voters must seriously consider who we want negotiating on our behalf and who we choose to manage public services and support for workers through the coming crisis,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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Unifor calls on all members in Ontario to vote to defend our union jobs, our government services, and our province.

Protecting workers and securing the economy:

• When we defend our jobs, we ensure that our economy remains resilient and robust.
• Strengthening worker protections with anti-scab legislation and emergency income support helps ensure workers weather the storm ahead.
• By voting, we can elect leaders who will show a united front against the tariff threat and support workers who are harmed in this fight.

Saving public services

• As Ontario’s government takes on President Trump, we must stop making life harder here at home. A shortage of family doctors and funding and staffing crises across the board make good health care hard to access.
• Child care is one of the few expenses that has decreased for many families, and those investments need to be maintained.

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