On Election Day, Unifor members make a final push to get out the vote

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Unifor member organizers pose with Naureen Rizvi.
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Thursday June 2 is Election Day in Ontario, and polls are open from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm across the province.

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“There are critically tight races right across the province, and in this election, every vote truly matters,” said Naureen Rizvi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. “We’ve been out volunteering for progressive candidates for the past month, and the momentum is there, but it all comes down to Election Day and who gets out to vote on June 2.”

Unifor’s membership mobilization campaign successfully made connections with more than 55,000 workers in target ridings by knocking on doors and making phone calls throughout the campaign period, to hear directly from voting members about how they will vote in this election.

Members of the union also volunteered with candidates in their ridings to canvass everyday people, and encourage them to get out and vote to stop Doug Ford’s conservatives.

“If I could make one last pitch to members, it’s to try something new this election. I know we’re all tired, but I’m going to be volunteering all day, and you can too. A few hours of help in the evening is critically important to your local candidate, so show up at the campaign office or sign up online and lend a hand,” continued Rizvi.

The union organized more than 100 volunteer canvassing events in the past few weeks, drawing in new volunteers in every target riding.

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Unifor members canvass for Sara Singh in Brampton.

As Ontarians head to the polls today, members are joining their canvassing teams once again to pull the vote in critical races across the province.

Polling places are open from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm on June 2, 2022. Search for your polling location by Postal Code with Elections Ontario right now. https://voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/search?mode=postalCode

Voters do not need to be registered in advance, and can register at the polling place.

When you go to vote, be sure to bring ID. Find a full list of ID from Elections Ontario.

If you have a voter information card, you need to show one piece of ID with your name on it like a credit or debit card, a union card, or your Ontario Health Card.

If you don't have a voter information card, you need to show one piece of ID with both your name and address. For example a driver’s license, or even a bank statement, utility bill or pay stub.

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Unifor member Lindsay poses outside an Elections Ontario office.