The
new Canadian union being formed by the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers
Union (CEP) and the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) will be named Unifor. The
name and logo were unveiled today during a packed press conference of 200 local
leaders, members, community supporters and allies.
"Today,
we are proud to introduce our new union as Unifor, a union that will fight for
working people in every sector of the economy and in every community in
Canada," said CEP National President Dave Coles. "Unifor will be a
union for young workers, those struggling to piece together part-time work and
contract jobs, and other precarious working conditions. It will be a union for
everyone."
