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Prime Minister Carney is unveiling his budget plan Tuesday. Unifor National President Lana Payne joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what the upcoming federal budget could mean for Canadian union workers, from energy investments, to diversity, tariffs and risks of austerity.

Unifor members at Stellantis’ Brampton assembly plant and GM’s Ingersoll assembly plant will rally against potential job losses at the two Ontario auto plants on Wednesday after the companies announced plans to shut down production in the province, early October.

After yet another automaker, General Motors (GM) announced it was cutting production in Ontario, Canada’s Innovation Minister Melanie Joly said during question period on Tuesday that the Liberals are putting together a “response group” with their “goal to bring back a new model to Ingersoll.” GM had announced earlier in the day it was ending...

Canada’s auto sector is taking another hit as Stellantis says it’s shifting the production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Illinois. The surprise move will be part of a US$13-billion plan announced by the multinational automaker on Tuesday to expand U.S. production by 50 per cent over the next four years, according to...

A huge rally took place in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, as hundreds of Unifor union members demanded governments take stronger action against U.S. President Donald Trump in the Canada-U.S. tariff war. Paul Johnson reports.

Nova Scotia is introducing legislation to honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces. It states all are entitled to wear their uniforms in provincially-owned and operated buildings. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

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An Alberta firefighter shares his personal journey ahead of the Wounded Warriors National Ride for Mental Health. As Quinn Ohler reports it supports those on the front lines, from veterans and first responders to those who don’t wear a uniform.

A tentative deal has been ratified between the Canada Land Company and the workers’ union UNIFOR. The food and beverage workers at the tower would resume work on Monday, ending a 2-week labour dispute.

In Canada, DHL Express has locked out approximately 2,100 workers nationwide due to a labour dispute following unsuccessful contract negotiations. The union representing the workers, Unifor, reported the lockout occurred just after midnight, prompting a strike from truck drivers and warehouse staff.

Over 2,000 unionized DHL workers have hit the picket lines as contract negotiations between Unifor and the employer have fallen through. Wages and job security are said to be the sticking point. Jaden Lee-Lincoln has more from the picket lines at the cooperate office in Brampton. 

Toronto police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night in the Jane Street and Emmett Avenue area — leaving a teen boy dead. Plus, DHL Express Canada has locked out approximately 2,100 workers nationwide following a breakdown in contract negotiations, escalating labour disputes across the delivery sector. The union representing the workers, Unifor,...

Canada’s largest private sector union wants Ottawa to take action against corporations outsourcing jobs as a result of new U.S. tariffs and trade policies. Unifor says the federal government should apply the Foreign Extra Territorial Measures Act (FEMA) to penalize Canadian-based companies if they move operations south of the border under U.S. pressure.

Graduation ceremonies are underway across Calgary as students embark on their next chapter. As Moses Woldu reports, for a set of twins, graduation day will be even more special.

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief who is serving 30 years for rape and murder, used a “makeshift uniform” intended to mimic law enforcement to escape prison, the Arkansas Department of Corrections said Monday.

Thousands of uniformed police officers, dignitaries, and loved ones from across Ontario gathered for the 26th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance, to honour our fallen officers. And, the Netherlands commemorates the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the Second World War – and Canadians have been front and centre.

Thousands of uniformed police officers, dignitaries, and loved ones from across Ontario gathered for the 26th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance, to honour our fallen officers. The yearly event has become a tradition in the province to pay respect to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lexy Benedict reports.

Unifor Union President Lana Payne spoke Thursday in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States. “We’ve never seen an attack like this,” Payne said calling the tariffs “unjustified, unwarranted and illegal,” and recommending that the federal government send a message to Trump and...

Following the implementation of a 25% tax on all U.S. auto imports, Stellantis has announced a two-week production pause at its Windsor Assembly Plant, affecting more than 4,000 workers starting April 7. James Stewart, President of Unifor Local 444, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what lies ahead for affected workers.

Canada’s auto industry is already dealing with shutdowns and layoffs, days after being hit with a 25% U.S. auto tariff. Unifor National President Lana Payne discusses the widespread consequences on Canadian workers and the economy.