ITF National Coordinator for Canada 🇨🇦 Unifor Marineworker
Halifax Nova Scotia
Joined May 2011
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Karl Risser retweeted
There is one week left. Why has a decision not been made yet?
The only moral decision is to keep this mill warm as we work toward a potential solution.
Nackawic pulp mill operations stop as future uncertain ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brun…
Karl Risser retweeted
Economist Jim Stanford on the Bank of Canada raising interest rates when the economy needs lower rates: "The problem here is that we're seeing the limits of conventional monetary policy in a world that is buffeted by one geopolitical shock after another."
Karl Risser retweeted
Bill C-39 sets up a new Ministerial superpower to unilaterally end a strike, end negotiations, and send your contract to an arbitrator for their final say.
But we can’t build a strong Canada without strong unions.
unifor.org/c39
Karl Risser retweeted
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're launching Mind At Sea – a global mental health and suicide prevention campaign. Our campaign will help seafarers access the support they need and make wellbeing a routine part of ship visits by ITF Inspectors.
itfglobal.org/en/news/mind-s…
Karl Risser retweeted
Premiers should feel absolutely no pressure over the booze bans.
This is clearly leverage for Canada and we must not cede it.
If anything the provinces who lifted their bans should reintroduce them as a show of solidarity.
Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze bans as they gather in P.E.I. Surprise tariffs all but certainly change tone and focus for Council of the Federation, @cattunneycbc reports
cbc.ca/news/politics/council…
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Karl Risser retweeted
It's #DayOfTheSeafarer!
Seafarers are critical to keeping global trade moving. But they face hardship, pressure and the risks of life at sea, especially in high‑risk and conflict‑affected areas.
Karl Risser retweeted
Unifor has written to Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham to set the record straight: our goal is not to disrupt ferry service or compromise public safety.
We are calling on the Premier to encourage Marine Atlantic to return to the table and negotiate in good faith.
unifor.org/news/all-news/let…
Marine Atlantic Bargaining 2026 unifor.org/campaigns/all-cam…
Karl Risser retweeted
Avi Lewis: When workers cannot withhold their labour, they do not bargain as equals. That's why anti-scab legislation is so important. It protects the entire integrity of the collective bargaining process by ensuring that employers cannot simply replace workers and carry on as though nothing has happened.
Great day for Unifor Atlantic to descend upon the Port city of St. John New Brunswick
Started the day with a couple ship inspections next up heading  to council meetings to set the agenda for Atlantic Canada 
protect Canadian jobs
Fighting back matters
Solidarity
Karl Risser retweeted
Seafarers in the Persian Gulf are running low on water and food. They must be protected.
Karl Risser retweeted
“I gave my notice exactly one month ago. I’ve informed the master, I’m not willing to sail through the strait. It’s about safety, it’s all about safety.” - Seafarer onboard vessel in the Persian Gulf.
theguardian.com/business/202…
Karl Risser retweeted
Meet Amie. She is among the 800 @WestJet call centre workers in Calgary. Over the past year, 400+ roles were moved to @TELUS_Digital agents in El Salvador. Hear her story and why we need to continue to fight for Canadian jobs.
More info: westjet.unifor.org
#canlab
Karl Risser retweeted
The Warlike Operations Area is still in effect for the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Seafarers in the region have extended rights.
Karl Risser retweeted
"I get calls from seafarers at two o'clock, three o'clock in the morning. One seafarer called in a panic, saying: 'We are here bombed. We don't want to die. Please help me"".
- ITF Inspector
ndtv.com/world-news/strait-o…
Karl Risser retweeted
"We are living in fear" - that's the message from seafarers as civilian ships are caught in the crossfire of the war between Israel and the USA, and Iran. 👇
wired.me/story/legal-loophol…
Karl Risser retweeted
Civilian seafarers are trapped in the Persian Gulf living in fear of their ship being attacked. Flag states - we demand that you step up and do more to fulfil your obligations to protect those on your ships.
Karl Risser retweeted
Unifor was proud to host the first focus group in Halifax, as part of our partnership with the University of Western Ontario's Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. The 3-year project is aimed to address and understand sexual harassment in the skilled trades.
Learn more about the partnership and complete the anonymous and confidential survey: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
Karl Risser retweeted
The @ilo brings together global leaders and maritime stakeholders to reflect on the Maritime Labour Convention’s impact and the strength of social dialogue and multilateralism in keeping the MLC fit for purpose.
⏱️ 12:30 GMT 10th March
live.ilo.org/event/maritime-…