In a joint statement with CUPE, Unifor condemned the US administration’s escalating trade and investment war, urging the federal government to increase support for Canadian workers and invest in public services and domestic infrastructure.

Unifor submitted a detailed proposal to the Canadian Government, calling for stronger enforcement of Canada's forced labour import prohibition. The submission advocates for enhanced border enforcement, clear evidentiary guidance for customs officials, increased resources, and improved supply chain traceability to prevent forced labour.

Unifor submitted detailed policy recommendations to the Government of Canada, urging the adoption of tariffs on Chinese EV imports, measures to prevent forced labour in supply chains, extended incentives for zero-emission vehicles, and greater oversight of foreign investment. The submission aims to rebalance unfair trade practices and protect domestic jobs, aligning with the broader goals of fair trade and improved working conditions.

After three months of intensive negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, Unifor secured a collective agreement that includes nearly 20% wage increases, improved pension terms, job security measures, and additional benefits for production workers. This event marks a substantial victory for worker rights in a challenging bargaining environment.

Unifor's national president Lana Payne described the recent historic auto sector contract negotiations—featuring significant raises and improved benefits—as an 'organizing moment' for workers. The union is calling for broader worker mobilization and increased union membership in the face of aggressive anti‐union campaigns by some employers.

Unifor has called on the federal government to implement strict and comprehensive measures—including high surtaxes on Chinese-made electric vehicles, batteries, and critical minerals—to protect Canadian autoworkers and the domestic electric vehicle supply chain. The union argues that similar proactive responses by the United States and European Union show that Canada should safeguard good auto jobs and build a fairer economy.

Historian Nancy MacLean addressed Unifor’s Strategic Planning Committee on November 17, 2021, warning that right-wing politics from the United States is spreading into Canada and urging the union to confront extremist narratives ahead of the mid-term elections.

At its third Constitutional Convention, Unifor delegates unveiled a robust Political Action Program and a series of resolutions aimed at countering rising right-wing populism. The union emphasized proactive engagement in elections, aggressive advertising, social media mobilization, and concrete initiatives to support migrant workers, gender equity, and stronger labor rights.

Unifor rail workers from across Canada converged on Ottawa to oppose Bill C-49, which would require railway operators to install Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders. Union leaders argued that such measures extend beyond safety and pave the way for pervasive workplace surveillance, endangering workers' privacy and rights.

On September 11, 2017, Unifor raised concerns about amendments to Bill C-49, warning that mandating the installation of Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders (LVVRs) in the rail sector constitutes a severe invasion of worker privacy. Unifor argued that such surveillance measures are not safety tools but mechanisms that could set a dangerous precedent, potentially expanding employer overreach into workers' rights.

On September 11, 2017, Unifor criticized the proposed mandate under Bill C-49 requiring locomotive voice and video recorders, arguing that such surveillance violates worker privacy and undermines safety by increasing stress and reducing performance. The union emphasized that such practices could set a dangerous precedent across industries and met with government officials to discuss these concerns.

Unifor's campaigns page highlights its efforts in mobilizing members, running campaigns and lobbying for improved working conditions and protection of workers' rights across Canada.