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The following results are from the Ratification Meeting held on April 13th, 2021. 57 Votes were Cast 50 Yes 7 No The collective agreement was ratified by 88%

Unifor recognizes that the costs associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working-class families.  To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 28 scholarships of $2,000.00 each.  Five of these scholarships are administered by the Quebec Council with a separate application form (see www.uniforquebec.org).  2021 Scholarship Application Important Dates March 22: …

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Download PDF Supporting women in need, PERIOD. Tuesday March 9, 2021 Contactless drive-thru at United Way 300 Giles Blvd East, Windsor, ON 3 – 8 pm. Enter parking lot on McDougall Ave. Exit on Giles Blvd. Drive up and drop off donations of menstrual hygiene products to support women in need in Windsor-Essex. Volunteers must …

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“Ontario released two reports and announced new initiatives that further deliver on recommendations made by the Honourable Eileen E. Gillese, Commissioner of the Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry, that will make long-term care safer and stronger, now and in the future.” Please read the article by Ministry of Long-Term Care sourced from Ontario Government about …

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“Unifor local 2458 is making a week’s worth of special deliveries of coffee and donuts for doctors, nurses and support staff at Windsor’s new field hospital as a sign of gratitude for the work they’re doing.” Please read the article by Rick Garton sourced from CTV Windsor Read Article

“A token of appreciation from the local union representing workers at area long-term care homes to frontline healthcare workers at the field hospital in Windsor.” Please read the article by Teresinha Medeiros sourced from AM800 about UNIFOR 2458 thanking frontline health care workers at a field hospital in Windsor Read Article

“COVID-19 has affected some long-term care homes dramatically. Jane Cierpicki’s 91-year-old mother, Ethel Proulx is a resident at Laurier Manor in Ottawa, where 35 residents and 13 staff have tested positive for the virus.” Please read the article by Peter Szperling sourced from CTV Ottawa about UNIFOR 2458 speaking out about the working conditions in …

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“The COVID-19 pandemic has personal support workers (PSWs) worried for their safety and the safety of the seniors they are working with.” Please read the article by CBC News Windsor sourced from CBC about Tulio DiPonti speaking on personal support workers’ concerns about their safety and seniors Read Article

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive $82-billion aid package to help Canadians and businesses cope with the global COVID-19 pandemic, including income supports, wage subsidies and tax deferrals.” Please read the article by Kathleen Harris sourced from CBC Canada about the 82 billion emergency response package for Canadians Read Article

“Contract talks have broken off between Unifor Local 2458 and representatives from Schlegel Villages.” Please read the following article sourced from AM800 by Rob Hindi about the UNIFOR 2458 contract talks: Read Article