International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day (RSI Day) On February 28, we mark the International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day (RSI Day). Injured workers and labour activists founded RSI Day as an annual event to raise awareness and increase protection against these serious, and potentially disabling, injuries which are often incurred on the job. RSIs...
Tampon Tuesday, Details: Labour Programs and Services across the country are coordinating Tampon Tuesday with Bell Media. This event will be to collect unopened feminine hygiene products for those in need in our community. All donations will go to YWCA Niagara Region and Westview Centre 4 Women. An evening of socializing and networking. Light appetizers...
SOLD OUT EVENT Unifor Recreation Committee has negotiated a block of discounted tickets for NIAGARA ICE DOGS. Please come out and enjoy an exciting night of hockey with your fellow workers. Tickets cost $13 each The game is on Sunday March 5th 2017 @ 2pm, against the Erie Otters (featuring Dylan Strome) at the Meridian Centre in St Catharines BONUS...
International Women’s Day 2017 Campaign Theme: #BeBoldForChange International Women's Day as a vehicle for change, is it possible?For International Women's Day 2017, we're asking you to #BeBoldForChange. Call on the masses or call on yourself to help forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. Submit your #BeBoldForChange action via the IWD...
The Niagara Regional Labour Council meet every second Wednesday of the month. the meeting is held at the Thorold City Council Chambers, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, L2V 4Y6. All delegates and affiliate members are welcome to attend. AGENDA Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Approval of Minutes Financial Report Correspondence Presidents Report VP Report Executive Reports...
The Executive Board meets monthly usually on the Monday prior to the General membership meeting. The Agenda is as follows. Roll Call of Executive board Review Minutes of previous meeting Business arising from the minutes Correspondence Executive Board Recommendations Financial Report Bylaws Committee Report Delegates Report Shop Committee Reports Standing Committee Reports Old Business New...
General Membership Meeting The members of Local 199 meet on the third Wednesday of the month (except for July and August) - 6pm at the Union Hall, 124 Bunting Road St Catharines. AGENDA Roll Call Minute of Silence for Deceased members Minutes of Previous Meeting Business arising for the minutes Correspondence Executive Report Financial...
3 Day Education Seminar Human Rights Course Our three-day Human Rights are Workers’ Rights Course provides Unifor leadership and activists with the opportunity to develop the skills and perspectives we need to build a stronger, more inclusive union. Our union will only benefit from our diversity when we pull from the strengths of all of...
Earth Hour 25th March 2017, Earth Hour is an annual event, usually held on the last Saturday evening in March, when millions of people and thousands of business worldwide turn off lights and shut down most electrical appliances to celebrate sustainability and show their support for strategies that will help solve the problem of global warming....
United Way Awards Night, $40 per person, 5:30 pm Parkway Convention Centre, 327 Ontario Street, St Catharines.
Unifor National Non-Contact Hockey Tournament Unifor National Non Contact Hockey Tournament, hosted by P.O.E.M. is scheduled in London. The tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday April 1st -2nd 2017. Entry deadline is March 10th 2017. There are three team divisions; Open, Over 35 and Over 45. For tournament details, registration form, rules, hotel rates...
