Electoral Reform: the time is now! Many feel the current elections system is deeply flawed. In the last election, Justin Trudeau committed to consultations on reforming the system, and Unifor has a strong voice in this process. A long-time activist for reform, Dennis Pilon argues that the current election system keeps political power in the...
The Niagara Regional Labour Council meeting is scheduled tonight @ 7pm. The council meets at Thorold City Council Chambers, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, L2V 4Y6. The meeting is held every second Wednesday of the month. All delegate and affiliate members are welcome to attend. Local 199 Delegates are: Bruce Allen Mohamad Nazir, Steven McMullen Irene Lowel...
Niagara Regional Labour Council Seventh Annual Activist Awards Dinner Thursday February 9, 2017 Club Capri 36 Cleveland Street, Thorold Meet and Greet: 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Keynote speaker 7:30 pm Presentation of Awards 7:45 pm Tickets: $ 35.00 each This is an event to express thanks for the hard work Union Health &...
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...
Electoral Reform: the time is now! Many feel the current elections system is deeply flawed. In the last election, Justin Trudeau committed to consultations on reforming the system, and Unifor has a strong voice in this process. A long-time activist for reform, Dennis Pilon argues that the current election system keeps political power in the...
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...
Pink Shirt Day began in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada in 2007 when David Shepherd, Travis Price and a group of students decided to defend a kid who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In a show of solidarity, many of his peers turned up to school the next day wearing pink shirts, and PSD...
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...
