Unifor holds National Day of Action for Canadian forestry sector

Unifor forestry members held events in 36 communities across Canada on October 16, 2026, as part of the union’s Forestry National Day of Action. Lana Payne, Unifor National President, called on all three levels of government to collaborate on a shared vision for the forestry sector. The union’s priorities include a national industrial strategy, a federal industrial transformation fund, and immediate transition supports for workers. The closure of the AV Nackawic mill has resulted in 228 Unifor members losing their jobs.

The action highlights the union's push for government intervention to modernize the forestry sector. Unifor is advocating for a federal fund and industrial strategy to prevent further mill closures and job losses in communities reliant on forestry.