Charity Bingo Night- March 17, 2025
Unifor Local 302 Women’s Committee St. Patrick’s Day
BINGO
Monday March 17th, 2025 at 6:00 pm At Local 302 125 Elm Street, London $25 Dollars includes: Bingo cards, a dabber, light snacks, and prizes!
Extra cards may be available – CASH ONLY
RSVP by March 7th, by calling Unifor Local 302 @ 519-951-0302
All Proceeds to go to a Women’s Charity All are welcome to attend
Women’s Day Brunch Woodstock- March 8, 2025
This year’s International Women’s Day Brunch will be held on March 8th, 2025, from 10:00am-2:00pm at Unifor Hall 636, located at 126 Beale St, Woodstock, ON N4S 6X5. If you are interested in attending, please submit your name to the Local (302). This is a no lost time event; you must attend on your time.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women- December 6
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Across the country, people will gather and read the names of those lost at Polytechnique Montréal more than 30 years ago. We mourn their loss and celebrate their lives.
Ending gender-based violence requires relentless action. Unions demonstrate the power of collective action, and together, workers will continue to push for changes required to bring this violence to an end.
Charity Bingo Night- October 30th, 2024
Unifor Local 302’s Women’s Committee held a charity Bingo Night on October 30th and raised $800 dollars for My Sisters’ Place. My Sisters’ Place is a non-profit organization that supports individuals who identify as women through drop-in and wrap around services, including mental health and addiction services, case management, clinical services, and community programs.
Thank you to Janice Neville- Chair, and Amy Thorne-Cake - Vice chair of the Women’s Committee for presenting the cheque.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Bingo Night.
OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and championing world-leading outcomes in breast cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and support is achievable when we work collectively with people united by the same goals.
Every year, an estimated 27,900 Canadians are diagnosed with breast cancer and thousands more are living with the disease.
KNOW YOUR BREASTS
All women should be aware of what is normal for their breasts even if they get regular screening tests. Many women find their own breast cancer by noticing changes in the look and feel of their breasts.
Women can become familiar with their breast tissue by looking at and feeling their breasts. In the past, experts suggested that women should do this in a certain way each month. Research shows that this isn't necessary. There really isn't a right or wrong way for women to examine their breasts. They just need to know the whole area of their breast tissue well enough to notice changes. This includes the entire breast area up to the collarbone and under the armpits, as well as the nipples.
Tell your doctor about any unusual changes to your breasts. Most breast changes are not cancer. It may be normal for your breasts to be lumpy or tender before your period.
A clinical breast exam (CBE) is a thorough examination of your breasts by a trained healthcare professional. It is used to check for abnormalities. Research has not shown that CBE is an effective screening tool, but it may still help doctors find an abnormality in the breast or armpit (also called the axilla).
Women and trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people should be aware of the benefits and limitations of screening mammography based on their age and risks to help decide if it is right for them. Talk with your healthcare provider to help make your decision.
If you are 40 to 74 years old, have a mammogram every 2 years.
If you are 75 or older, talk to your healthcare provider about whether having a mammogram is right for you.
Not every province or territory offers mammograms through their organized program or by self-referral for people in their 40s. We are advocating to ensure that women and trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse people at average risk have fair and timely access to breast cancer screening, no matter where they live.
Unifor Local 302 BINGO- October 30, 2024
UNIFOR LOCAL 302 WOMENS COMMITTEE SISTERHOOD HALLOWEEN BINGO!
RSVP BY OCTOBER 25TH, BY CALLING UNIFOR LOCAL 302 @ 519-951-0302
ALL PROCEEDS TO GO TO A LOCAL WOMEN’S CHARITY
OCTOBER 30TH, 2024 @ 6PM
UNIFOR LOCAL 302- 125 ELM STREET, LONDON, ON
$25 DOLLARS INCLUDES: BINGO CARDS, A DABBER, LIGHT SNACKS, AND PRIZES!
EXTRA CARDS MAY BE AVAILABLE-CASH ONLY!
September 23, 2024- Meeting
Join us for a meeting on September 23, 2024 at 6:15pm at Unifor Local 302, 125 Elm Street in London.
Looking forward to seeing you all here!
Women’s Conference- August 18-21, 2024
This Women’s Conference took place August 18th to August 21st. 10 sisters from our local attended the conference. Women Rise was the theme of this year’s conference. There were many great speakers such as Jill Andrew-Ontario NDP MPP, Lana Payne, Jennifer Murray, Samia Hashi and Fae Johnstone.
There were panels on skilled trades and sexual harassment in the hospitality gaming and airline sectors. We played bingo and attended a feminist prom. We met sisters from across the union in various sectors.
Paint Night- June 12, 2024
On June 12, 2024, Unifor Local 302 hosted a sisterhood paint night. Everyone enjoyed their time.
Women’s Committee Meeting- May 27, 2024
NEXT MEETING: MAY 27, 2024 @ 615 PM-UNIFOR LOCAL 302
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ON THE COMMITTEE:
CHAIRPERSON – 1
VICE CHAIRPERSON-1
RECORDING SECRETARY- 1
Menstrual Hygiene Products- April and May
The Women’s Committee is collecting menstrual hygiene products in April and May. Please bring any donations collected to Unifor Local 302 by May 27th, 2024.
Thank you!
Donations for ANOVA
Several workplaces took part in collecting items for donation for ANOVA. Thank you to everyone for your support.
Sisterhood Paint Night- June 12, 2024
When: June 12, 2024
Where: Unifor Local 302- 125 Elm Street
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Cost: $20- includes supplies, light refreshments and a painting to take home
Call 519-951-0302 to register by May 31st, 2024——Limited spots available
All proceeds will be donated to a local organization that supports women
