Unifor Forestry Delegates Select Domtar as Pattern Bargaining Target Français

Unifor forestry delegates selected Domtar as the pattern bargaining target for upcoming negotiations in Eastern Canada's forestry sector.
This decision sets the template for collective agreements affecting 14,000 members across paper mills, sawmills, and operations.

Bargaining Priorities

Delegates at the February 4-6 Montreal conference prioritized wage gains, pension security, benefits, EI protections, and workforce stability measures.

Industry Challenges

Unifor National President Lana Payne highlighted sector pressures, expressing confidence in achieving fair deals despite difficulties like U.S. tariffs.
Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier urged a national industrial strategy for value-added manufacturing and supply chain rebuilding.

Union Advocacy

Unifor pushes federal support via Canada's Housing Plan to boost domestic wood/paper demand.
As Canada's largest private-sector union with 320,000 members, Unifor advances workers' rights and equality.