As a turbulent economic 2025 comes to an end, delegates at Ontario Regional Council gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto with a unified message: Canadian workers are not facing this trade war alone. They have Unifor firmly in their corner.
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#ORC2025 Guest Speaker, Dr. Hannah Johnston, shared a thought-provoking presentation on the rapid expansion of AI in workplaces, including how these tools can increase pressure, intensify discipline, and shift accountability onto workers when systems fail.
#ORC2025 delegates heard from Sierra Bein and Cliff Lee, journalists at The Globe and Mail, about Shared Bylines, a scholarship and mentorship program, for BIPOC student journalists.
Learn more: www.sharedbylines.com
This morning, members of Unifor's Media Council shared an update about the Media Action Plan’s Fact Checked campaign, which reminds Canadians to double-check information from a trusted news source that has been fact checked, reviewed, and verified.
Check it out here: www.factcheckhere.ca #ORC2025
To kick-off the final day of #ORC2025, National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier led the oath of office for the newly elected Ontario Regional Council Executive and Standing Committees.
Unifor members at #ORC2025 gathered at a vigil to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in honour of the 14 women killed at L’École Polytechnique in Montréal on December 6th, 1989 and all those impacted by gender-based violence.
#ORC2025 Day 2 began with connection, conversation and community. Delegates spent the morning learning, strategizing and coming together, in plenary, at the mic and in the halls. A reminder of why solidarity matters and how every member helps build a stronger union for workers across #Ontario #onlab
Day 2 of #ORC2025 continues with strong conversations, planning, and solidarity. As Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer @lenp.bsky.social noted, ORC is a time to reflect on challenges and celebrate collective wins. Grateful to delegates, locals,& activists for your daily work. Onward with purpose.
The Unifor Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Caucus met for breakfast this morning before day 2 of #ORC2025, where they elected three members of the Ontario BIWOC Committee, and discussed how to continue growing the membership and movement with locals.
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The Unifor Young Workers Caucus met this evening, after day one of #ORC2025, discussing issues of affordability of housing, impact of tariffs and economic challenges like rising inflation, layoffs and youth unemployment.
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A powerful moment at #ORC2025 plenary today. Delegates raised signs in solidarity to demand support for the forestry sector. Keep mills open. Protect forestry jobs. #onlab #onpoli
Joanna Johnson @unlearn16.bsky.social an Ajax teacher turned viral creator with more than 3.4M TikTok followers, shared her sharp wit with #ORC2025 delegates as she spoke about the importance of working together to build resilience and advocate for one another. #onpoli #onlab
#Unifor National President @lanapayne.bsky.social addresses #ORC2025 delegates, sharing a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Canadian union standing up for working people, for strong communities and for secure jobs across the country. Solidarity today and every day. #onlab #onpoli
Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi delivered a powerful report to delegates at #ORC2025, reminding us that Ontario is built by workers, and workers will build the future too. This is a collective fight, and no one stands alone in it. #onlab #onpoli
We open #ORC2025 with an Indigenous Welcome & Territorial Acknowledgement, grounding our work in respect, reconciliation, and truth. #onpoli #onlab
#ORC2025 is officially called to order. Delegates are ready to shape direction for workers across Ontario.
We’re minutes away from opening #ORC2025 in Toronto. Delegates from across Ontario are gathering to debate resolutions, build strategy, and strengthen worker power. Follow here for live coverage.
Bargaining strategies—particularly surrounding the impact of the U.S. tariffs in the mining, metals and minerals, and forestry sectors—and mobilizing locals for political action were among the discussions in this morning’s Northern Ontario Leadership Meeting ahead of #ORC2025.
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Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi opened up the Northern Ontario Leadership Meeting ahead of #ORC2025 with gratitude of workplaces she has visited this year, including mills, LTC homes, transit manufacturing and mines.
"Every visit stays with me," she said.
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The FEFA team gathered at #ORC2025 to reflect on 5 years of work & chart the path forward. Our panel explored how diverse contributions across the continent create collective impact, uplifting African voices to inform just & sustainable pathways for Africa and the world.
⏳ Just 50 days to go until the 14th Oppenheimer Research Conference.
From wildlife economies to biodiversity & landscape restoration, ORC continues to spotlight vital conservation research across Africa. 🌍
We can't wait to connect, learn, and drive change together.
#ORC2025 #OGRC #Conservation
ORC Speaker Spotlight Number 2
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka uncovered a hidden link between sick gorillas and struggling communities in Uganda’s Bwindi forest.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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🌍 Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025 Theme Launch
Preserving Our Precious Planet is a call to action to advance science, innovation & collaboration for a sustainable future.
#ORC2025 #OGRC #Conservation #Africa
🌍 The Oppenheimer Research Conference is an opportunity for Africa’s leading minds in biodiversity, conservation & sustainability to meet and drive real impact.
🔬 Championing African research
🌱 Empowering young change makers
🤝 Building networks for nature
#ORC2025 #OGRC #Conservation #Africa
1 month to go until the Oppenheimer Research Conference abstract submission deadline.
Find our abstract submission guidelines here: og.flockplatform.com/ep/?event=14...
Are YOU hoping to attend this year?
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