Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

The start time is 9:30 am sharp, but you will need to arrive by 7:30am for set-up. This year’s theme is “Step Up and Speak Up”.

Listed below is information regarding the parade.  We appreciate your participation in this important day for Labour and to make this year’s parade another huge success

In order to have free entry into the CNE after the parade, all marchers MUST each have an official wristband issued by the CNE

Local 1996-O Members wishing to attend must register no later then August 24, 2017 with Local Executive Brian Lowery at  1996treasurer@gmail.com  to also ensure the correct number of wrist bands are ordered for entry in to the Canadian National Exhibition.

Please arrive at 7:30am Monday September 4 2017 at Nathan Phillips Square.

In Solidarity,

Local 1996-O Executive

The deadline is fast approaching to get your application submitted.

We in Local 1996-O are concerned about the lives of our members’ families and their education.  Due to high tuition fees we recognize that post-secondary education is out of reach for many working-class. To assist, we’ve established 2 scholarships worth $1,000.00 each. One in memory of the late Brother, Milos Petrasinovic and Brother, Alwa Marcelle.

The scholarships are awarded to sons/daughters of Unifor 1996-O members in good standing.  Students must be entering their first year of full-time post-secondary education (university, community college, technological institute, trade school, etc.) in a public Canadian institution. 

These are entrance Scholarships only and are not renewable for students entering subsequent years of study.

Deadline for submitting an application is August 31 2017

The selection of candidates will be September 11 2017 and will be final.

Click here to download the 2017 application.

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