Statement from Lana Payne

Between June 3 and 6, allegations were filed at the NEB regarding my handling of the day-to-day activities of the Union and my campaign. Yesterday, the National Executive Board met to discuss these allegations and dismissed them. Here is the statement I shared with the Board.

Cathy's Message

From the first moment we met at a women’s conference all those years ago, I knew I was in the presence of someone who was and always will be uniquely inspirational. Over the years, as I grew to know and work with Lana more and more, I recognized in her the most amazing leadership skills.

Forward, Together for reproductive justice

Yesterday brought devastating news as the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. There is no doubt that this decision is nothing short of an attack on women, other child-bearing people, and families and has dramatic consequences on reproductive justice in the United States.

Linda’s Endorsement

When I see these women forging a path for others to follow, it fills me with pride. When women attain these positions, it provides a positive example and paves the way for other women and under-represented workers, who may not otherwise put themselves forward for leadership positions.

Gina's Message

Lana’s support for reconciliation over the years has only bettered our relationships with our members and indigenous communities across the country. She is respectful and always listens. We continue to work together and she always makes me feel like anything is possible.

Len Poirier for National Secretary-Treasurer

Len Poirier is announcing he will be seeking the support of Unifor members to become Unifor’s next National Secretary-Treasurer at the upcoming Constitutional Convention in August. Len and Lana share a common vision for Unifor based on the principles of democracy, membership power, and integrity.

Forward, Together for Indigenous and racial justice

This union is meant to empower members. As we know, a union is a way for working people to come together and fight for justice. It is the power of that collective that propels us forward, that builds solidarity and ultimately creates real change for the working class.

An award-winning opinion piece

On June 10, the Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM) awarded Lana Payne the 2022 Morden Lazarus Prize for her article entitled Pandemic may set women back, but the struggle moves forward, dated March, 2021.

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