HALIFAX – As part of a national effort to keep the North American Free Trade Talks focused on the needs of working people, Unifor is holding simultaneous rallies across the country on Friday. “The renegotiations are at a critical stage and it’s time for workers to stand up and push for improvements to rebalance trade,” said Lana Payne, Atlantic Regional Director. “It’s about shifting trade deals from corporate rights to put workers and communities across all three countries first,” said Payne. The rally will be part of a Canada-wide action held in six communities including Halifax to encourage the federal government to continue to push for a better NAFTA.