Unifor 5555

03/09/2026

02/28/2026

February 28 is Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. Download our fact sheet to learn more: https://www.unifor.org/resources/our-resources/repetitive-strain-injury-awareness-day-2026

02/28/2026

After more than a century, whisky production in Amherstburg, Ontario has come to an end. The landmark Crown Royal plant was shuttered on February 25, as parent company Diageo moved more than 200 jobs held by Unifor Local 200 members to the United States, a move aimed at appeasing Donald Trump. After...

02/17/2026

Please join us on March 8th to organize, stitch, and resist with the Unifor Local 5555 Women's Committee!

02/13/2026

Unifor Local 5555 delegates attended the 2026 Unifor Skilled Trades and New Technology Conference this past February 10-12, 2026 hosted by the Unifor National Skilled Trades Council. Delegates included Unifor Local 5555 Skilled Trades Representatives, Joshua Keene and Jeff Gauthier as well as Joseph King and Vice President, Sarah-Kai Antanaitis. The highlights of the conference were the resolutions adopted by the delegation as well as excellent presentations on A.I., apprenticeships, and up-to-date research by Unifor National. It was an informative few days.

01/30/2026

This article was published in this week's Unilink newsletter and thought it would be an interesting read for Unifor Local 5555 members. Click on the link below to read more. If you would like to engage with the local on this topic or for any other reason, please email info@unifor5555.ca

The rapid rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) is often marketed as a new and inevitable revolution. But beyond slick marketing campaigns, this digital shift is the latest chapter in a centuries-old story about how work changes, and why collective power is essential to ensuring workers have a rea...

01/04/2026

January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada. The movement to recognize the importance of ribbon skirts to many Indigenous communities arose out of the experience of Cote First Nation youth Isabella Kulak, who was belittled by school staff in January 2021 for wearing a ribbon skirt to Kamsack Co...

12/30/2025

PEL Schedule - Port ElginJanuary - December, 2026To Register:

11/17/2025

WHEREAS 44% of Canadian women will experience some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) over their lifetime, and rates are higher for 2SLGBTQ+ women (67%), Indigenous women (61%), women living in poverty (57%), and women with disabilities (55%);

11/14/2025

We’re proud to support Egale’s Trans Awareness Week campaign to amplify trans voices and provide practical resources for workplaces, employers, and allies.

Stay tuned for two videos featuring Unifor members who share their experiences about being trans at work.

Explore the campaign here:
👉 egale.ca/egale-in-action/transweek2025/

10/18/2025

On October 18, Canada commemorates Persons Day. As trade unionists, we recognize this day with the understanding that the fight for gender equity is fundamental to ensuring justice for all workers. Today we celebrate the historic victories of women activists – including countless union members –...