Unifor 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 […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the Unifor Local 2289 scholarships.
Read MoreTo the membership, The results of the 2023 Union Election are now available. 60% of the membership voted, and here are the successful candidates for the Executive Board: PresidentRobert Bower Vice PresidentDavid Fortner Secretary/TreasurerWendy Bradley Reynolds Regional Director – District 1Derek […]
Read More2023 UNION ELECTIONS Nominations will take place during regular unit meetings during the month of April, 2023, or if no meeting is held please forward your name to the union office at reception@unifor2289.ca for nomination by April 30, 2023. Call for nominations […]
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