News

Unifor PEL


March 26, 2024 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

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 More

SCHOLARSHIPS 2024


March 22, 2024 0 comments Local, News

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 More

Annual Local Meeting 2024


February 29, 2024 0 comments Local, News

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 More


February 12, 2024 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

The following is the response from Unifor National regarding the announcement on Thursday, Feb 8, regarding job cuts:

Read More

Committee Results


September 19, 2023 0 comments Local, News, Uncategorized

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 More

Scholarship Winners


August 9, 2023 0 comments Local, News

We are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the Unifor Local 2289 scholarships.

Read More

MHCSI Member Update


July 27, 2023 0 comments Did you know?, Uncategorized

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 More

2023 Election Results


June 21, 2023 0 comments Local, News

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 More

Unifor National Scholarship


May 26, 2023 0 comments Did you know?, News

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 […]

Read More

2023 Union Election


May 18, 2023 0 comments Uncategorized

The electronic vote for 2023 Local 2289 elected positions will be held from 9:00 am on June 1 until 5:00 pm on June 21.  Below is the list of candidates for each office and the announcement of acclaimed positions. Click […]

Read More
Back to top