Lana Payne 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@Lanampayne
National President of Unifor - a union for everyone! Trade Unionist. Activist. Feminist. Mom. Spouse. Believer: A better world is possible. (She/Her)
Thank you @Lanampayne for reminding us that workers in both sides of the border are being hurt by Trump’s policies. “Reform Canadian American trade policies, don't tariff allies” | Opinion #canlab freep.com/story/opinion/…
Some thoughts on auto tariffs in the Detroit Free Press: Reform Canada-US trade policies, don't tariff allies because they hurt workers on both sides of the border. Let’s instead lift workers up. freep.com/story/opinion/…
Universal healthcare is who we are as Canadians. It’s one of the things that sets us a part from the U.S. and we should be proud of that. Let’s keep it strong and make sure it serves everyone, in every region. It’s our heritage, our legacy and something we should all be proud of.
More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in #Gaza reuters.com/world/middle-e…
With August 1 looming, so important for 🇨🇦 trade negotiators to stay firm. A bad deal with Trump (including tariffs that would hit Canada harder than almost any other country) is worse than no deal at all. See our @futurework_cda report: centreforfuturework.ca/2025/07/22/a-b… #cdneon #canlab /2
We agree Prime Minister. Canada must fight for workers and industries with everything we have. “The Canadian government will not accept a bad agreement. The objective is NOT to have an agreement at any cost” - PM Carney cpac.ca/headline-polit…
David Eby gets it. The world wants our - critical minerals - oil, gas and electricity - potash & ag exports - lumber - tourism $ - pension capital - AI talent And much more. We have leverage. We shouldn’t act like we can be broken by threats of annexation or imperial tarifs.
No matter what Trump’s ambassador says, Canadians aren’t “mean and nasty” for choosing to buy Canadian and travel locally. We’re taking a stand against Trump’s threats to our sovereignty and standing on our own two feet. Let's hold the line.
Scott Moe arrives at premiers' summit with elbows tucked in, ready to cave. Cdns expect our leaders to fight for workers. For Canada. Not to concede. So step up. Or step aside. I’m not done fighting. Workers can count on us to fight for them. Always. cbc.ca/news/politics/…
If there was ever a reason that we can’t give in to a normalization of tariffs here it is. Our members working at Canadian plants have been living with this uncertainty and stress since January. Permanent tariffs will devastate the industry.
Stellantis expects $2.7 billion first-half loss, impacted by restructuring costs, U.S. tariffs theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…
Historic day for our union - made possible by these members at Canada’s first EV battery cell plant and their outstanding bargaining committee. Solidarity. Always. Proud to have you part of Canada’s fighting industrial union.
NextStar Energy workers made history, voting 88% for their first contract. The vote certifies Unifor members at Canada’s 1st EV battery cell plant & the 1-year deal delivers a 5% wage boost showing that as the EV sector grows, good union jobs grow with it: unifor.org/news/all-news/…
Read Unifor's statement on how U.S. tariff threats and current Chinese tariffs are impacting Canada's fisheries and what the workers need from all levels of government to support their livelihoods. unifor.org/news/all-news/…
“Any ship captain who is upholding international standards would have no reason to refuse access to the ITF Inspector, so an increasing number of refusals is reason for concern.” - Unifor National President and ITF Executive Board Member @LanaMPayne. unifor.org/news/all-news/…
Unifor Western Regional Director @GavinMcGarrigle joined the picket line in Abbotsford with striking Local 114 members at Cascade Aerospace. Since July 9, 280 skilled workers have been off the job, demanding a fair contract for the vital aircraft work they perform. #canlab
#Unifor @VIA_Rail members' secure a new three-year deal with raises, better benefits, and stronger job protections. #cdnpoli #canlab unifor.org/news/all-news/…
Congratulations to our bargaining committee! Amazing work. Historic. #canlab
🚨 Tentative Agreement Reached! Unifor & Local 444 have reached a historic first agreement with NextStar Energy—setting the bar for Canada’s electrified sector. 📅 Ratification Vote: Sunday, July 20 📍 Ciociaro Club | ⏰ 10AM (Doors 8:30) Bring work badge #Local444 #NextStar
We cannot accept US tariffs as a “new normal”. These times are anything but normal. Today’s workers, and workers for generations to come, are counting on this federal government to fight back and defend the working people whose labour drives Canada’s economy. No backing down.
From the start, I have said we can’t give in to extortion and threats. That we must fight back. We have leverage and cards to play. Workers are depending on our govts to stand up for them. To protect their jobs and industries. Defending them is how we defend our country.
#Unifor’s @Lanampayne warns of the danger of normalizing a base tariff with the U.S. - accepting Trump’s unjust and illegal tariffs on any level will cost Canadian jobs and damage our economy. #cdnpoli #canlab
From the start, I have said we can’t give in to extortion and threats. That we must fight back. We have leverage and cards to play. Workers are depending on our govts to stand up for them. To protect their jobs and industries. Defending them is how we defend our country.
An inevitable compromise to some. An unacceptable concession to others: PM Carney admits a trade deal with the U.S. is unlikely without some level of tariffs. It's the new normal. thestar.com/politics/feder… From @starbeer and me, via @TorontoStar
When we fight together. We win together. Unifor Power. Deal at the Tower. Solidarity works.
CN Tower hospitality workers have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with their employer, bringing a nearly two-week labour dispute to an end. The Unifor Local 4271 members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new three-year contract. #canlab unifor.org/news/all-news/…
Continued solidarity for Unifor @toromontcat members on strike in Bradford, fighting for a fair and just first collective agreement with their employer. #canlab