Being part of a union that prides itself on advocating for working people and their rights means that we must be willing to step up and defend the sisters and brothers in our union. Right now I am asking for your help; your voice and advocacy is needed.

There are 65 striking workers from Unifor Local 229, all women, at Port Arthur Health Centre who have been on the picket line for over 11 weeks now; the strike began on April 9.  After nearly three months, the employer refuses to come back to the bargaining table to try and negotiate a fair deal for these workers. We need your help to apply pressure on the employer and help to end this strike.

There are three ways you can be an advocate for these striking workers.

1. Send the employer a message with our online Labour Start campaign. Click here to show your solidarity with the workers and tell the employer, to get back to bargaining!

Over 1000 people from across the world have already sent emails to the employer through   this campaign, join them today!

2. Watch and share this video about the strike. To share the voices of striking workers please extend our reach and share the video through your own social media with friends, family and beyond.
3. Donate towards the strike fund for these workers – click here for more information on how to contribute.

While the Port Arthur Health Centre can well afford to pay the workers what they deserve and show respect for these women’s work, they would rather pile up profits. Now is the time to stand in solidarity with workers as they fight for fair wages and job security.

As you join this action on Labour Start, also consider checking the box that adds you to the Labour Start mailing list, so you can stay updated on future solidarity campaigns across Canada and beyond.

If you have any questions or concerns about how you can add your voice to these workers’ call for justice please contact Andy Savela, Director of Health Care at Andy.Savela@unifor.org.

I would ask that you join me in taking action today.

In solidarity,

Naureen Rizvi

Ontario Regional Director

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

Please find attached a poster for Unifor Family Day at Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday July 8^th, 2018.

Exclusive Unifor National Hour on select rides! Behemoth Area, Lumberjack
Area & Kidzville

Full day at the park (9am – 10pm)

Reduced ticket price includes  ALL YOU CAN EAT Lunch Buffet!

You must click on the link provided here, or on the attached flyer to receive the exclusive Unifor rate.

$41.22 + HST Regular (adult)       $37.22 + HST Junior/Senior
*Please note when you sign- in and book online the 11:30am time reflects when lunch begins*

www.canadaswonderland.com/unifornationalfamilyday

Username: cw-unifornational     Password: familyday18

UNIFOR NATIONAL – Canada’s Wonderland 2018

Greetings,

I am happy to invite you to show your pride and solidarity at Toronto’s Pride events this weekend. By participating you can join the celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride festivals and show Toronto that our union is truly a union for everyone. Unifor members are united in the call to end homophobia and transphobia.

 

There are many events happening, but I want to encourage you to join LGBTQ members and allies this weekend on June 22, 23 and 24.  Please distribute widely to fellow activists.  

Look for the Unifor flags to find your union family at these events.

 

Trans March – Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Meet at Church and Hayden streets, look for the flags

All Trans people, friends and LGBTQ allies are welcome. The march goes along Bloor to Yonge, to Carlton streets ending at Allen Gardens

 

Dyke March – Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Meet on Church Street just south of Bloor Street at 12:30 p.m. for the rally.

This grassroots march will go down Yonge Street to Carlton Street, and into Allan Gardens, concluding with a community rally featuring queer local artists, performers, poets and activists.

 

PRIDE Parade – Sunday, June 24

Meet the marching contingent by 1:30 p.m. Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.

Meet us on Bloor Street at St. Paul’s Square.

To ensure Unifor’s contingent is loud and proud, we need you there! We will march and dance alongside a colourful float. Come early with your friends and family to get your Unifor pride t-shirt. Our limited quantities will go fast!

Don’t forget a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and your Local flag.

I hope to see you this weekend!

In solidarity,

Josephine Petcher

Josephine Petcher

National Representative | Représentante nationale

Toronto Area Director | Directrice locale de Toronto