CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! The Unifor Local 2289 Scholarship Committee was pleased to announce the following winners for 2024: Orianna MacNeil, Tessa Campbell, Chelsea Webb, and Jordan Fortner. Congratulations on behalf of all the members! Below are photos of […]
Read MoreGreetings! Please note that the 2024 Unifor National Scholarship application period is open! Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families. To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 28 […]
Read MoreUnifor Education CentreAt Unifor there is an emphasis on education. The Paid Education Leave program (PEL) is a fund negotiated in our collective bargaining—Article 29.13. It is used to develop and offer courses on topics relating to workers’ experiences, assist in building […]
Read MoreThe Scholarship Committee is now taking applications for 4 local scholarships. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program at an accredited educational institute in Canada. You must also be a child of/under the guardianship […]
Read MoreBelow are the resolutions put forward for the 2024 Annual Local Meeting. 2024 Resolutions In accordance with Article 18 of the Unifor Local 2289 By-laws, the Annual Local Meeting will be held April 18-19, 2024 in Truro, Nova Scotia. Please […]
Read MoreThe following is the response from Unifor National regarding the announcement on Thursday, Feb 8, regarding job cuts:
Read MoreWe would like to welcome the following members to the positions below: Safety Representative (CHSC): Paul Burke Women’s Advocate: Mary-Lynn Chittick Human Right’s Committee: Will Sweeney—Young Worker Lorna Bowden—Worker of ColourTracy Emery—Women Lukas Gould—AboriginalLGBTQ—VacantWorkers with Disabilities—Vacant Scholarship Committee: RJ MacNeil—District 1Tracy Emery—District […]
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