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Dear members,

I’m writing to share with you a video that summarizes the proceedings of our recent Convention:

https://youtu.be/hsl1uUM0Eds

If you were a delegate, thank you for helping to make it one of the most inspiring union events I’ve ever attended.

If you were unable to attend, I encourage you to watch the video and share with your friends and family. Unifor has grown so much in three years, and emerging from this convention your union is well positioned to continue to be one of the most powerful and progressive organizations in the country.

Local 2025 is entitled to send one delegate to the Unifor national convention being held in Ottawa from August 22 to 26. We have also received approval to send a second delegate who is a woman or from an equity-seeking group.

Nominations for the two delegate positions will be open until end of day Friday, July 8.  A seconder is not required and members may nominate themselves. Members who wish to run for election as the equity delegate must also complete the attached form. All nominations are to be sent to Secretary Louise Laporte by July 8.

Details regarding the election process will be issued once nominations close.

All four PSAC staff unions will file notice to bargain TOGETHER today. This is a first!

Our ducks are a message to the employer: the staff unions are working togetherlike never before during this round of bargaining.

The ducks are fun but our intentions are very serious.

Whether we work in a regional office or at headquarters, we face many of the same issues such as workload and difficulty balancing work and family responsibilities, respect for our work.

We believe it is time to find common solutions to common problems. We ask that you put up this poster in a prominent place in your work space no sooner than 4:00 (EDT) today.

Please keep it posted for the duration of negotiations.

The Local is organizing a series of discussion sessions to develop bargaining demands. This is an opportunity for you to talk about what needs to change in your workplace and your collective agreement.

Open discussions are being scheduled at noon in the J.K. Wyllie boardroom on the following dates:

• Tuesday, March 15
• Wednesday, March 16
• Tuesday, March 22
• Wednesday, March 23
• Thursday, March 24

Members are invited to initiate a topic and/or collective agreement article that they wish to discuss with other members. Each topic or article will then be the basis for a discussion group.

Other members may join in one or more discussions on any or all of the days.