Unifor Local 27 Retirees Chapter

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We are saddened to pass along some sad news.

Long time Retirees Chapter member Cecil Jenkins passed away last week.

The executive of the Retiree Chapter would like to wish all members and spouses a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as 2021 comes to a close.
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A Monthly update on what is going on with The Local 27 Retirees' Chapter

Every year on April 28, on the National Day of Mourning, we remember the workers who lost their lives in their workplace

Two items relating to our retiree chapter were discussed and voted on in our virtual chapter meeting this morning, April 14th, which was held using Google Meet.

The Retiree Chapter of Local 27 is very sad to announce that member Rob Taylor, known to all as Bear, has passed away.

Fall is almost here and with it the time when we would normally start our monthly Retirees’ Chapter meetings back up. As I am sure everyone realizes, this will not be possible yet.

The local will be having elections to the executive positions

The Local 27 Retirees' Chapter Executive has determined that the cancellation of the retiree's meetings will continue into the foreseeable future.

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Thursday night at the United Way Elgin Middlesex Labour Appreciation Awards Night, Hector Mclellan was recognized for a lifetime of activism and a crucial part of the United Way and Labour Movement with the Images of Hope Award

Unifor President Jerry Dias has issued a request for volunteers to participate in a Unifor National Solidarity Action in support of Unifor Local 594. Your chapter may send activist retirees to participate in picket line action from January 20 until February 2, inclusive, in Regina.

Due to the Union Hall being unavailable on the planned day of the January meeting, the executive has decided to cancel the meeting.

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On Saturday, November 16th from 2pm to 4pm, Unifor Local 27 will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Monty Fielding

Monty passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on October 23rd, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.

Please join Monty's family and friends in celebrating a life of generosity, love and laughter.