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Unifor National Scholarship
Greetings! 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 PEL
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 MoreSCHOLARSHIPS 2024
The 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 MoreAnnual Local Meeting 2024
Below 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 MoreCommittee Results
We 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 MoreScholarship Winners
We are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the Unifor Local 2289 scholarships.
Read MoreMHCSI Member Update
Lawtons Drugs Partner Discount Card – Expiry Date UpdateThe current Lawtons Drug Partner Discount cards in circulation, with an expiry date of December 31, 2023, will continue to be honoured at all Lawtons Drugs locations past the expiry date. Lawtons […]
Read More2023 Election Results
To 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 MoreUnifor National Scholarship
Greetings! Please note that the deadline to apply for a Unifor Scholarship is fast approaching! Each year Unifor awards 28 scholarships of $2,000 to children of Unifor members and a Unifor member entering their first year of post-secondary studies. More […]
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