Help During a Strike or Lockout

If you're anticipate being involved in a strike or lockout, or you may be laid off, check this out - information that will help you cope with the financial and other stresses of your situation.

Strikes Currently in Progress

Tembec Pine Falls
260 plant workers (United Steelworkers) and 20 office workers (COPE)
Strike Began September 1
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MFL Endorsed Boycotts

Non-Union Canada Post Franchise Outlets
In support of CUPW campaign against privatization.

Privately owned wine stores in Manitoba
In support of the MGEU over privatization of Manitoba's liquor distribution system, the loss of unionized jobs, the loss of government revenue that funds vital services and the loss of regulatory control over an addictive substance.

Horizon Milling/Robin Hood Products
The company locked out 61 workers on April 25, 2007, in response to the workers request for a fair and equitable collective agreement. (details)

Essex Kent Mushroom, Essex Continental Dist., Unionville Farms
In support of Rol-Land Farms Inc. in Kingsville, Ontario. Workers there have chosen UFCW Canada to represent them, but the owner refuses to recognize the union as the bargaining agent.

Philips Electronics Products
About 125 members of United Steelworkers of America Local 7812 in Saint- Jerome, Quebec, have been employed at Philips for a number of years. The company is transferring its production to Brazil.