Affiliations
Unifor Local 4304 is affiliated with various labour, professional, and passenger transportation organizations to give us access to useful tools and resources, help us further our mandate, and to give support to our members
Unifor Road Transport Council
The Unifor Road Transport Council brings together thousands of professional drivers and transport workers across Canada who keep our economy and communities moving. Representing members in trucking, courier, bus, and logistics sectors, the Council provides a unified voice on the issues that matter most to road transport workers—fair wages, safe working conditions, industry regulations, and respect for the essential work we do.
Through coordination and solidarity, the Road Transport Council helps Local Unions share experiences, build strategies, and push for improvements both at the bargaining table and in the broader industry. Whether advocating for stronger safety standards, fighting unfair competition, or supporting campaigns for better pensions and benefits, the Council ensures that road transport workers are represented at every level of our union.
Unifor Skilled Trades Council
The Unifor Skilled Trades Council is the national voice of Unifor’s skilled trades members, representing thousands of workers across Canada in sectors such as auto, aerospace, energy, telecommunications, and more. The Council brings together skilled trades representatives from Local Unions to coordinate bargaining strategies, strengthen training and apprenticeship programs, and promote the highest standards of safety, certification, and trade recognition.
Through education, advocacy, and solidarity, the Skilled Trades Council ensures that the unique needs and perspectives of tradespeople are heard at every level of the union and in broader policy discussions. The Council also works to expand opportunities for apprentices and to protect pathways into skilled trades careers for future generations.
By uniting skilled workers across industries, the Unifor Skilled Trades Council helps build stronger contracts, safer workplaces, and a more sustainable future for Canada’s skilled workforce.
Canadian Association of Labour Media
The Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM) is a national network that supports unions in strengthening their communications. CALM provides union communicators—whether staff, elected officers, or rank-and-file members—with tools, training, and resources to share workers’ stories, promote solidarity, and engage members effectively.
Through workshops, conferences, and a wide range of digital and print resources, CALM helps unions improve everything from newsletters and websites to social media campaigns and graphic design. By connecting labour communicators across Canada, CALM fosters collaboration and ensures that the voices of working people are heard loud and clear in workplaces, communities, and the media.
Union Savings
Union Savings is Canada’s only not-for-profit, union-run discount program. Founded by and for unions, it gives members and their families access to exclusive savings on everyday purchases and big-ticket items alike. With over 2 million union members participating nationwide, Union Savings leverages our collective strength to negotiate discounts that wouldn’t be possible individually.
Through Union Savings, members can save on financial services, insurance, travel, entertainment, home and auto purchases, and much more. Every dollar saved helps make union membership even more valuable, putting real benefits back into the pockets of working people.
Ontario Public Transit Association
The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) is the collective voice of public transit in Ontario. Representing transit systems, industry suppliers, and stakeholders across the province, OPTA works to promote safe, reliable, accessible, and sustainable public transit for all communities.
Through advocacy, research, and collaboration, OPTA engages with all levels of government to strengthen transit policies and investment. The association also provides a platform for members to share best practices, develop professional skills, and keep pace with emerging technologies and trends in the transit industry.
By bringing together transit providers, workers, and industry partners, OPTA plays a central role in shaping the future of public transportation in Ontario.
Canadian Urban Transit Association
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is the national voice for public transit and sustainable mobility in Canada. Representing transit systems, private sector companies, government agencies, and academic institutions, CUTA works to advance safe, affordable, and accessible public transit in communities across the country.
CUTA provides research, policy advocacy, and industry expertise to help shape the future of mobility. The association brings together transit professionals and stakeholders to share best practices, develop solutions to industry challenges, and promote the vital role of transit in reducing congestion, supporting economic growth, and addressing climate change.
By uniting Canada’s transit systems and partners under one umbrella, CUTA plays a leadership role in ensuring public transit continues to grow as a cornerstone of sustainable communities nationwide.