Violence against women has no geographical or socio-economic boundaries; it flourishes where there is an imbalance of power caused by the economic, social and political inequality of women. Donations to shelters across the country take place as Unifor recognizes the belief that the first step towards ending violence against women is ending inequality.

This year, money came jointly from the Unifor Social Justice Fund, Unifor National and Regional Councils. Presenting cheques to the St. Catharines’ YWCA and West Niagara Second Stage Housing were Lisa Hansen and Donna Higham