Media Advisory - Unifor unveils economic recovery plan to #BuildBackBetter

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Jun 23, 2020, 16:14 ET

TORONTO, June 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor will unveil its strategy to #BuildBackBetter with the release of the union's comprehensive 'Road Map for a Fair, Inclusive and Resilient Economic Recovery'.

"Unifor's plan is designed to build a more strategic and self-reliant economy that can both withstand and prevent future crises," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "This is an ambitious road map but I think ambition is what our country and its workers need right now."

Built on the principles of economic justice, the new recovery plan is broad in scope with dozens of recommendations targeting all levels of government. The plan organizes policy recommendations into five themes of income security, green jobs and decarbonization, critical infrastructure, rebuilding domestic industrial capacity, and strong, enforceable conditions on corporate support packages.

For an embargoed copy of the report please contact Kathleen O'Keefe at [email protected]. 

  • WHAT: Virtual media conference to release Unifor's economic recovery plan

  • WHO: Speakers will include Unifor National President Jerry Dias, President of Unifor Local 6005 Shinade Allder, President of Unifor Local 4276 James Griffin, and Local 2215 Unit Chair Matt Blois

  • WHERE: Live streamed on Unifor Facebook page 

  • WHEN: Wednesday, June 24 at 1 PM ET

Media are invited to submit questions ahead of or during the media conference by emailing [email protected] and they will be answered live.

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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For media inquiries or to arrange a follow up Facetime, Zoom or Skype interview in English please contact Unifor Communications Representative Kathleen O'Keefe at [email protected] or 416-896-3303 (cell). For interviews in French with Renaud Gagné, Unifor's Quebec Director please contact Véronique Figliuzzi: [email protected] or 514 212-6003 (cell).

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Unifor

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...