Agenda

Friday, August 28

9:00 a.m.



Call to Order
Indigenous Welcome
Video: Unifor Policy on Harassment
In Memoriam

 

9:50 a.m.

Year in Review!

 

10:00 a.m.

Lana Payne, National President

 

10:45 a.m.

Recognition of Striking & Locked-out Workers

 

11:30 a.m.

Rally: Protect Canadian Jobs

 

12:00 p.m.

Lunch | Women’s Equity Caucus – Canada Hall 1

 

2:00 p.m.


Credentials Committee Report

Daniel Cloutier, Quebec Director

 

2:45 p.m. 

Guest Speaker: Michelle Douglas, Executive Director, LGBT Purge Fund

 

3:05 p.m.

National Bargaining Program: Protect Canadian Jobs

 

4:30 p.m.




National President’s Recommendation 1:       
Defending Canada in Trade Negotiations & Protecting Canadian Jobs

Resolutions Committee

 

5:00 p.m.

Daily Adjournment | BIWOC Equity Caucus - Canada Hall 1

 

6:30 p.m.

Franco Forum – Room 214

 

Saturday, August 29

8:00 a.m.

2SLGBTQIA+ Caucus - Room 214

 

9:00 a.m. 


Credentials Committee

Len Poirier, National Secretary Treasurer

 

9:50 a.m.

Samia Hashi, Ontario Regional Director

 

10:10 a.m.





National Bargaining Program: Protect Canadian Jobs

National President’s Recommendation #2:
Promoting Ethical Canadian Supply Chains and Procurement Policies

 

10:10 a.m. 

National Executive Board Industry Representative

 

11:45 a.m.

National Executive Board Industry Representatives                             

 

12:00 p.m.

Lunch | Workers with DisAbilities Equity Caucus – Canada Hall 1

 

1:30 p.m. 

Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director

 

1:50 p.m.





Supporting Forestry Workers and Protecting Canada’s Forestry Sector

National President’s Recommendation #3:   
Fighting for the Future of Canada’s Forestry Sector

 

2:30 p.m. 

Jennifer Murray, Atlantic Regional Director

 

2:50 p.m. 

National Bargaining Program: Protect Canadian Jobs

 

4:30 p.m. 

Resolutions Committee

 

5:00 p.m.

Daily Adjournment | Young Workers' Equity Caucus – Room 214

 

6:00 p.m. 



Unifor Social Event: Canadian Museum of History

Last shuttle leaves to return to the hotels at 11:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, August 30

8:00 a.m.

Equity Allies Caucus (open to all) – Canada Hall 1

 

9:00 a.m. 

Credentials Report

Bud Jimmerfield Award 

 

9:30 a.m.

A Made in Canada Organizing Strategy: Built Here. For Here.

 

10:00 a.m.



 

National Bargaining Program: Protect Canadian Jobs

National President's Recommendation 4:
Protect Canadian Jobs Bargaining Program

 

10:30 a.m.



Unifor Donation and Air Canada Draw

Kymani Montgomery, Executive Director, Ten Oaks Project

 

10:45 a.m.

Take Action: Protect Telecommunications Jobs in Canada

 

11:00 a.m.

Resolutions Committee | Unfinished Business

 

11:45 a.m.

Closing Remarks

 

12:00 p.m.

Adjournment