December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established this day…
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Happy Emancipation Day!
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On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. August 1 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of…
Healthcare Conference 2024
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Unifor Local 1106 honours today as an occasion for everyone to come together, reflect on and celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First…
Happy Juneteenth!
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Local 1106 recognizes to today, June 19th 2024 as Juneteenth. today is a day to remember and rejoice, celebrate and commemorate flourish and be FREE!…
Personal Support Worker Day!
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Unifor Local 1106 would like to acknowledge today as PSW day! We recognize the invaluable work you do in our lives. PSWs are the backbone…
Happy Nurses Week!
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Local 1106 would like to express our deepest gratitude to our nurses not only during National Nurses Week but everyday. You are selfless individuals are…
Red Dress Day
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On May 5 and every day: no more stolen sisters. May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day of awareness for the missing and murdered…
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook…
Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services workers demand fair wages and pay equity
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KITCHENER – Unifor Local 1106, representing the dedicated and compassionate workforce at Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, demand the employer return to the table and…