Unifor Local 302 President’s Report- January 27, 2025
Unifor Local 302
President’s Report
General Membership Meeting
January 27, 2025
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and we should continue to recognize Black Unifor members, not only in February, but each day of the year. Support Black members in roles in all levels of the union, respect and value the contributions and views of Black members to combat anti-Black racism and to continue to remove barriers in institutions that prevent Black members from fully participating.
We need to ensure physical and emotional health for all Black Canadians and continue to celebrate, appreciate and acknowledge Black communities across the country.
2025 Family Education Program
The Unifor Family Education Program is funded by the National Union. There is no cost to the Local Union and you are not required to have PEL negotiated in your collective agreements in order to participate in the program.
The Department will be hosting two sessions in 2025.
Sunday, July 6th to Sunday, July 13th inclusive
Sunday, July 20th to Sunday, July 27th inclusive (ASL interpretation available)
The deadline to register is Friday March 14, 2025. Members are not eligible if they attended the Family Education Program within the last (7) seven years. The program is open to members and their immediate families (spouse/partner and dependent children up to and including 18 years of age only). This does not include grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc.
Please note you must use a week of vacation to access this program.
Successful applicants will be notified beginning the week of April 7th, 2025.
Family Fun Day
This year Local 302 Family Fun Day will be held on July 12h at East Park, 1275 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario. Sign in at the park and BBQ will be from 10:30am until 1:30pm. Deadline for registration will be Friday May 30, 2025, at 4:00pm.
Watch for the flyer that will be coming soon.
London Pride Parade
Local 302 will be taking the lead on the London and area Pride parade preparations. Meetings will be starting within the next few weeks to a month. Keep an eye for the Pride Flyer that will be sent out soon.
Unifor Local 302 Scholarships
Unifor Local 302 will be offering (5) five educational scholarships of $1,000.00 each. Scholarships will be offered to children of Unifor Local 302 Members in good standing and/or Local 302 Member. These students must be enrolled in post-secondary education in a full-time program at a university, college, or technological institute. Please see flyer for more information.
Bargaining Updates
Ongoing: Extendicare/Southbridge (formerly Revera) Port Dover, McGarrell, Elmwood; Glendale Long Term and Retirement; Hanover Hospital; St Mary’s Hospital; and the Group of 11
Tentative: Caressant Care Bonnie Place and Courtland; Vision Retirement
Upcoming: Cedar Crossing Retirement
In Solidarity,
Kevin Phillips
President
Unifor Local 302