$5000 Daily Bread Food Bank donation on behalf of Unifor Social Justice Fund, National and Unifor ORC

Huge praise to Unifor and its Local 1996-O. Daily Bread is very thankful for your recent $5,000 gift to support food security in the GTA.

 

Most people in Toronto who come to a food bank have an average monthly income of just over $800. After rent and utilities are paid, they are left with only $7 a day to pay for all other basic needs. Too often this means that food becomes the “flexible” expense, and people are forced to make the only decision they can in that situation. They go hungry.

 

Last year, there were more than 1,000,000 client visits to our member agency food banks and meal programs. And almost 30% of those client visits were children.

 

The Unifor donation will ensure that Daily Bread can continue to provide food and services to those experiencing poverty in our City.

 

Thank you for building a stronger, more resilient City by providing hope and nourishment to thousands of people.

 

Cheers and best regards,

Andrew

Daily Bread Food Bank

Brian was re-elected as Health and Safety and the Environment for the Ontario Regional Council (ORC). With this position comes many responsibilities that he is committed to fulfill.

In the past several years, Brian and the Executive have been strong advocates and have worked tirelessly to address the issue of Stress and perceived harassment in the workplace as well as the absolute need to find Work Life Balance for all members. This position will allow him to put even more focus on this very urgent issue.

Please join the local and congratulate him on his re-elected position. We look forward to his new initiatives

 

In Solidarity,

Local 1996-O Executive

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Greetings:
The annual United Way campaigns are now underway. In each of our communities, the United Way has a
proven ability to make a profound difference. By supporting the United Way, we contribute to
reducing inequality, alleviating poverty and building stronger and more inclusive communities.

We all know the impact that the recession, the erosion of the manufacturing base and the rise in
low-wage, precarious work, has had on our communities. In many cases, it has meant that our
members, who in the past have been strong supporters of their local United Way Campaigns, are now
looking to United Way agencies for support.

The United Way was established to provide a community response to local problems. If not for the
United Way, many of the agencies created to provide support would fold – and vulnerable community
members would be alone and without the support they need and deserve. In addition to ensuring
essential, life-changing services and programs that thrive in our communities, the United Way also
advocates for public policy that will ensure lasting solutions.

As Unifor members, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of all. I urge all Unifor members to
support their local United Way campaign both by giving generously and volunteering where possible.
In solidarity,
JERRY DIAS
National President