Who is Unifor?

Unifor is one of Canada's largest unions, with more than 315,000 members across the country, working in every major sector of the Canadian economy. Including over 4,500 working in education support roles across the country, many of whom chose Unifor because of the experience and support offered to them.

Unifor in Education

Unifor represents more than 4,500 educational support staff in school boards across the country. We also represent educational support staff at universities and other institutions.

Our education support staff members participate in multiple councils, including the Education, Technical, Officer and Professional Industry Council (ETOP) as well as Unifor Education Support Staff (UESS) Council.

ETOP Council is a highly engaged body, and meets to discuss issues, challenges and campaigns in the sector and in our workplaces during all councils of Unifor, including Prairie and Canada. The principle objectives of ETOP Council are:

• To raise awareness and address issues that affect members
• To enhance and raise the profile of members and our work
• To promote the exchange of ideas of common interest including common bargaining issues and/or strategies amongst members

The UESS is a related council that provides a forum to discuss issues directly affecting education support staff.
The UESS meets yearly to share successes, strategies, training and campaigns to fight back against provincial government attacks.

What can I expect from Unifor?

Here are 9 reasons to get you started, but there are more!

A voice – Unifor is a democratic and accountable union, with a structure that encourages and supports your voice within the union.

Fair dues structure - Your local union would keep the funds you have built as W.A.N.T.E. to continue to support your membership. Moving forward your dues would be 1.35% of your regular wages of which 44.5% would stay to support the direct work of your local union. This system also promotes equitable payment of dues based the hours worked over a flat fee.

Experience – Unifor has trained and professional staff who ensure that you have the knowledge needed to protect your interest at work.

Legal support – Unifor has experienced staff lawyers who support our local unions to ensure the membership has every support needed.

Strike fund and support – Unifor supports our members who make the difficult decision to take strike action. This includes access to our strike fund immediately and strikes/picket line support.

Fight back – When dealing with the provincial government, Unifor has the experience and willingness to use any resource to support our membership.

Training – As a member, you’ll have access to Unifor’s education programs, among the best in Canada, that can help you develop skills to create a better workplace. This includes regional programming in Winnipeg and at our Family Education Centre in Port Eglin, Ontario.

Your own local union – Your home in Unifor will be in your own local union with a structure of representatives democratically elected by the membership, who are supported by the national union.

A chance to get involved – Unifor offers plenty of opportunities to be actively involved in your local union, national union and your community.

You will be part of a movement with Unifor.

Why is Unifor the right union for W.A.N.T.E. membership?

At its core, Unifor is truly a union for everyone and uses a multi‐sector approach to win gains for our membership whether that is challenging governments, winning issue campaigns or leading successful labour action. As members, you would benefit from the strength, expertise and willingness to take on tough challenges that goes unmatched in Canada's labour movement. With Unifor, we'll always have your back.

To read more about why Unifor is the Right Choice for the Winnipeg Association of Non-Teaching Employees Membership click here for our full report.

www.unifor.org
A Union for Everyone
1376 Grant Ave - 2nd Floor, Winnipeg

Phone: 1-877-495-6551
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