
Layoffs are painful. Workers lose their income, stability, and routine. Families face uncertainty. Communities feel the strain. And unions carry the weight of guiding members through the storm.
Members do not just want words of support. They want tools that actually help. That is why unions love Yotru.
Yotru is a résumé builder that creates clean, professional, and ATS-friendly résumés in minutes. It helps workers translate years of hands-on experience into language that employers recognize.
For unions, it is a simple, affordable way to put something real in members’ hands during tough times.
Unions are built on trust. Members look to their leaders not only for bargaining power but also for guidance when the worst happens. Yotru helps unions deliver on that promise.
The challenges unions face in layoffs:
In these moments, unions need practical answers. That is what Yotru provides.
1. It gives members dignity
When workers lose their jobs, they often lose confidence too. Yotru helps restore that by turning their experience into résumés that look sharp and professional. Members see their value on paper, and that rebuilds pride.
2. It shows the union cares
Negotiating packages with HR is important, but members also want to know: “What now?” By giving access to Yotru, unions show they are still fighting for members even after the layoff notice.
3. It helps people land interviews faster
Resumes built on Yotru are clear, modern, and ready for today’s hiring systems. Workers can start applying right away, instead of struggling with outdated formats.
4. It is simple to roll out
Unions can share Yotru with hundreds of members at once. No long contracts. No heavy training. Just a tool workers can use immediately.
5. It strengthens union reputation
Members talk. Communities notice. When unions provide real help, they build trust not only with current members but with future ones.
When an auto plant in Southwestern Ontario shut down, more than 600 workers were suddenly out of work. The local union wanted to give members more than just severance paperwork. They needed something to help people move forward.
The solution was Yotru.
The result was simple: members left with stronger résumés, better chances, and renewed confidence. The union kept its promise to stand with them.
Unions love Yotru because it works.
When members feel their union has their back, loyalty grows. And when unions deliver real tools, they build stronger communities.
If your union is facing layoffs, Yotru can help. It is easy to set up, affordable for any size local, and proven in the field.
Give your members more than words. Give them a résumé builder that opens doors.

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Employability Systems & Applied Research
Team Yotru
Employability Systems & Applied Research
We bring expertise in career education, workforce development, labor market research, and employability technology. We partner with training providers, career services teams, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations to turn research and policy into practical tools used in real employment and retraining programs. Our approach balances evidence and real hiring realities to support employability systems that work in practice. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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