Outsourcing Announcement – Clerical and Associated Employees
February 27, 2023: An announcement is available regarding the new outsource initiative Bell recently revealed. The full announcement is available here (PDF).
Sales-Communication Services Bargaining Update #5 Available
- February 20, 2023: Bargaining Update 5 is available as a PDF.
All bargaining updates and news will be posted in the Sales Bargaining 2022 section, found here.
Impact of Amendments to Bell Vaccination Policy
Amendments to Bell’s vaccination policy have been evaluated, in particular regarding the filing of grievances over the policy.
Click here for a full update (PDF).
COVID-19 Information
Updated: March 17, 2020
The situation regarding COVID-19 had moved quickly and created an unprecedented situation for many working people and Unifor members in Canada. Unifor continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country, as well as the sectors and workplaces of our union. Here are some resources
COVID-19 Web Page: www.unifor.org/covid19
Visit for the most up to date union information, resources, and news on the coronavirus. At this point in the crisis, new information is posted daily, including a growing list of sector-specific backgrounders.
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19: Download the PDF
Questions about EI sickness benefits, work absences, in-person meetings, and refusing work? Unifor’s FAQ on COVID-19 has answers.
COVID-19 Checklist for Income Replacement: Download the PDF
This checklist sets out the possible measures that may be available for income replacement events including; sickness cue to COVID-19, isolation or quarantine, family care obligations, and layoff or business closures.
A Fact Sheet from Unifor is available here (updated March 3, 2020).
Stay informed, and stay safe.
- Wash your hands often.
- Maintain social distancing.
- Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
Modernization of the Canadian Labour Code (2019)
Many new changes to the Canadian Labour Code came into effect on September 1, 2019. A description and analysis of the changes to Part III of the Code (which deals with labour standards) is available here.
A Word from Unifor
Modernization of the Canadian Labour Code (2019)
Unifor is currently in talks about the new changes to the Canadian Labour Code. A presentation about the changes can be viewed here (PDF file).
More details will be presented as they become available.