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Unifor Local 191 welcomes Unifor Local 830 to our office space on Border Street.
Local 830 president Charlene Matheson has moved into one of our available offices.
Unifor Local is a composite local that represents more than 400 members working at Edurapak Inc., Winpak Ltd, and Amercian Biaxis Inc,.
Say Hi to Charlene the next time you are in the office,
The Board of Unifor 191 is pleased to announce the 2013 Post-Secondary Essay Scholarship winners: Oliver Beach-Yeo, Rebecca Dahl, and Chelsea Sanders. Each winner receives a grant of $1,250.
Oliver Beach-Yeo Rebecca Dahl Chelsea Sanders
lApplicants for the annual scholarship competition are required to submit a labour-related essay; This year's topic: "Describe a job you've had where a union could have improved or did improve your working conditions, and how?" These young workers (children of Local members), wrote about their experiences in a non-unionized workplace — discriminatory rules, harassment, non-payment of bonues, fear of reprisals. Their experiences are a reminder of why unions remain relevant and necessary in today's workforce. We've provided a link to the winning essays.
Labour Christmas Tree Party
Volunteers are needed for the annual Christmas party for students from two inner city schools — John M. King and King Edward schools — to be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4-6p.m., at the Union Centre auditorium.
Deadline is Oct. 29
Local 191 is once again offering three, $1,250 scholarships to members of the local or their children attending a full-time post-secondary program. The essay question this year is: "Describe a job you've had where a union could have improved or did improve your working conditions, and how?"
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12 noon – 1 pm
Sent on behalf of Kevin Rebeck, President, MFL
The Canadian Union for Public Employees (CUPE) has organized a rally at the Manitoba Legislature on October 29, 2013 from noon until 1 pm. The purpose is to draw attention to the state of service in private sector Personal Care Homes. The issue being highlighted is “Working Short Staffed – How this impacts the safety of our members and the well-being of residents”.
Letter to Galen Weston
The board of Unifor Local 191 recently wrote to Loblaw executive chairman Galen Weston, expressing concern over contract demands that hurt our brothers and sisters at UFCW locals across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Download the Galen Weston letter here.
Following two days of intense negotiations, the bargaining team representing Unifor 191 members at the Winnipeg Sun has secured a tentative agreement.
The bargaining committee is recommending acceptance.
Details of the agreement will only be released to Winnipeg Sun members at the ratification meeting, set for Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., at Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, at Empress Street.
Bargaining for Unifor 191's unit at the Winnipeg Sun gets underway this week, with three days of talks.
Follow updates daily on the Local's new twitter account: @unifor191
Ownership of the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal has gutted the newsroom of the largest community in northwestern Ontario.
Click here for the CBC story http://cbc.sh/g2dxzZG
Unifor President Jerry Dias committed at the founding convention to send a letter to Russian President Putin expressing our opposition to that country's prohibitions on LGBT individuals.The letter is reprinted here.