Unifor Local 302 President’s Report- November 24, 2025

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Unifor Local 302 
President’s Report 
General Membership Meeting 

November 24, 2025

Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 

November 25th marked the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). These sixteen days, recognized internationally, are an opportunity to reflect and mobilize to end gender-based violence, a commitment we solemnly renew on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. 

December 6 marks the anniversary of the tragic 1989 Montreal Massacre, where 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique, simply because they were women.  This devastating act remains a stark reminder that misogyny, hatred, and gender-based violence are still deeply rooted in our society. Achieving a Canada free from gender-based violence requires everyone living in this country to educate themselves and their families and communities on gender-based violence. 

Christmas Shopping Day 

Today we had 3 teams (9 members) go out and shop and wrap gifts for 5 families and 17 kids at Trafalgar Public School, an annual event we have been doing for 14 years now. We have shopped for dozens of families and well over a hundred children.  (If you’re reading this report, call the office (519) 951-0302 to be entered into a draw for a gift card). 

A special thank you to those that shopped and for the volunteers who helped wrap. 

Ontario Regional Council 

Ontario Regional Council runs from Dec 5th -7th, 2025, in Toronto, and will be attended by 15 delegates from Local 302.  

December 10th  

On December 10th Local 636, 126 Beale Street in Woodstock, will be hosting an event to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women at 11:00am. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also not a time to be silent it is a time to act.  

Bargaining Updates 

Ratified: Dearness, Hanover Hospital, Village of Glendale Crossings LTC, Village of Glendale Crossings Retirement Home. Congratulations to all involved 

Ongoing: Holiday Inn, Norfolk General Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, Seasons, Highview 

Upcoming: Longworth 

In Solidarity, 

Kevin Phillips 
President 
Unifor Local 302