Check out the photo album of this week's joint Unifor-CUPE-USW activist training session:
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Alberta NDP Leader and the next premier of Alberta naheednenshi.bsky.social stopped by a gathering of labour activists in Calgary to show support for workers and discuss the shameful and dishonest behaviour of the Danielle Smith govt.

BC Timber Sales to increase fibre access, strengthen long-term forest outcomes, protect jobs Legislative changes will expand timber sales options, support partnerships, enable better fibre flow

@unifor.org welcomes responsibly increasing fibre supply in British Columbia. This legislation is a positive step toward building a more sustainable and economic forestry sector. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canlab

I joined @unifor.org’s National Executive Board in Ottawa for a lobby to protect Canadian jobs: buy Canadian, sell to Canada, build in Canada, and focus on using industrial strategies to create good union jobs with workers at the table. Visit protectjobs.ca #cdnpoli

Amazon workers win million dollars in back wages Amazon workers at a warehouse in Delta B.C. have won a million dollar back pay settlement after the Labour Board ruled against Amazon.

On Feb. 13, 2026, Unifor won a historic ruling against Amazon that will see more than a million dollars in back wages paid to the union's members in Delta B.C.
I talk to Radio Labour about what this means for workers and the future of organizing at fulfillment centres.
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Unifor announces million-dollar ruling against Amazon Workers at Amazon YVR2 in British Columbia are owed millions in back wages, according to a Labour Board ruling levied February 13, 2026.

ICYMI: Watch regional director Gavin McGarrigle announce a historic legal victory over Amazon, resulting in millions in back wages for members.
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This weekend for International Women's Day, I joined the celebration of some trail-blazing women in B.C. who make Unifor stronger and build our movement every day.✊♀️

Hon. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hadju and Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle

Hon. Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson and Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle

Attendees at a federal roundtable on housing and construction at BCIT.

I attended a federal Housing and Construction roundtable with Minister of Jobs and Families @pattyhajdu.bsky.social and Minister of Housing and Infrastructure @gregorrobertson.bsky.social @unifor.org looks forward to continued progress on workforce alliances & good jobs for all. #canlab #cdnpoli

New Winnipeg facility strengthens Canadian bus manufacturing and creates union jobs WINNIPEG — Unifor welcomes the official opening of a new bus manufacturing facility in Winnipeg by NFI Group and its subsidiary New Flyer, marking an important step forward for Canadian manufacturing…

It was a pleasure to join with Unifor members to celebrate the opening of this new facility. Winnipeg is one of the great transit manufacturing hubs in North America.
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Check out the photo album from Friday's Black History Month event in Unifor's Western Regional Office:
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Gavin McGarrigle at podium beside a Happy Lunar New Year banner.

Two costume dragons in action while a crowd watches.

A group of Unifor and NDP officials pose for a photo.

Thanks to all of the Unifor members, their families, and local elected officials who gathered tonight to celebrate the lunar new year!

Unifor's national leadership team met with nearly 50 Alberta local union activists tonight to discuss the fightback strategy and make plans to be provincial election-ready throughout 2026.

Following a million-dollar ruling against Amazon, Unifor will seek mediation to expedite first contract VANCOUVER—The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ruled that Amazon violated the Labour Code by unlawfully imposing a wage freeze on unionized workers, upholding a complaint filed by Unifor.“This…

The back-wages owed by Amazon to unionized workers in B.C. could easily surpass a million dollars. It is clear that this company will need a mediator to force them to agree to a first collective agreement.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unifor update on Amazon Labour Relations Code violation and union’s application for board-appointed mediation VANCOUVER—Unifor will hold a media conference on February 17 to provide updates on the B.C. Labour Relations Board ruling that Amazon violated the Labour Relations Code, and the union’s application…

I will be providing an update for media on Tuesday at 11 a.m. PT about the latest legal ruling against Amazon and Unifor's fight to improve working conditions for members at the "YVR2" facility in Delta, B.C.:
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The bargaining committee for Metro Vancouver's hard-working transit workers opened contract negotiations today. National President Lana Payne and I joined to send the message that these workers have the full support of our whole union to achieve a fair outcome.
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Earlier this week members of Unifor Locals 603 and 1133 welcomed B.C. forestry minister @rparmarbc.bsky.social to the Canfor facility in Prince George. Good forestry sector jobs are a pillar of the economy. With proper support and attention, it will be part of a sustainable future.

A Demanding Year YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle

2025 has been a demanding year for workers and I've reviewed some of the challenges and victories that faced Unifor and the western region. #cdnpoli #canlab #bclab #ablab #sklab #mblab youtu.be/OsyMyO2upnM?...

B.C. activists are ready for 2026. Check out the summary video of our last regional council.

Canada has positive choices to make about how we grow the safety and security of our energy infrastructure:

Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats

Tomorrow's good jobs require strong education and training. Unifor welcomes the commitment to double B.C.’s support for trades training to ensure that our economy remains diverse and responsive to future transitions.
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Workers' voices at the BC-Federal Forestry Summit YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle

Workers' voices at the BC-Federal Forestry Summit youtu.be/A93YukqHxJE?... #canlab #cdnpoli #ProtectCanadianJobs

50,000 jobs in BC.
200,000 across Canada.

Forestry isn't just about trees — it's about people and place.

Families and communities who depend on this work.

Everyone in this fight must understand that.

This is a fight for livelihoods.

#ForestryBC #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Western Director - Report to Unifor BC Regional Council 2025 YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle

Thank you everyone for attending @unifor.org BC Regional Council. My full report to the BC Council is available here. Let’s get to work! Solidarity! #canlab #bcpoli

Thanks to the delegates from across B.C. who participated in this weekend's regional council. You can review all the action in the online albums:
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It was a busy Day 2 of the B.C. Regional council, with transit, mental health, organizing, health & safety, media, and mobilizing for change all on the agenda. Check out the photo album here:
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Thanks to B.C. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside for making the trip to Harrison this weekend to share an update on the govt's efforts to protect B.C. jobs from the tariff attacks. But the crisis is getting worse and Unifor will continue to work with the Eby govt to do more.

Check out the Day 1 photo album from the B.C. Regional Council:
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I'm in Harrison this week with 200+ Unifor activists for the B.C. Regional Council to share experiences and strategize about how we can defend every job, organize every shop, and raise every standard.

Unifor Western Regional Director @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social gave Media Council delegates updates on strikes/victories, Unifor's role in political change across Canada, & celebrated the rise of worker-owned news outlets—"when journalists and communities take their future into their own hands."

Unifor members negotiating their first collective agreement with Amazon met with B.C. Premier David Eby and Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside at the Unifor offices for a meet and greet on October 16.
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