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SUDBURY, ON, Jan. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor is announcing its support for Sudbury NDP candidate Suzanne Shawbonquit in the February 5 Ontario by-election after a meeting with the candidate yesterday.
"Suzanne is a formidable candidate with a progressive vision and a wealth of experience that will benefit the Sudbury community," said Unifor President Jerry Dias. "Suzanne has already demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of young people and families in Sudbury through her advocacy and working to create more training opportunities."
Dias' sentiments were echoed by area Unifor representatives, who were impressed with Shawbonquit and her lengthy list of accomplishments in the community.
"Suzanne is a strong candidate with a great vision for positive change, including improving health care here in the North and creating jobs in our area," said Unifor Local 598/ Mine Mill President Anne Marie MacInnis. "We're pleased to support her."
"I think Suzanne's leadership in the film and television industry will serve us well here in Sudbury," said Ron Michaud, chairperson of the Unifor Local 598 retired workers committee. "I believe she will fight for good jobs for all workers."
"Suzanne's values are shared by Unifor in our desire to work towards a higher standard of living for all people," said Richard Paquin, Unifor national representative. "Suzanne has proven herself in her many accomplishments and will be a great asset to the citizens of Sudbury."
At the meeting with Unifor, Shawbonquit outlined her campaign platform.
"This byelection is about making sure that the voices of people in Sudbury are going to be heard at Queen's Park," said Shawbonquit. "I appreciate the support of Unifor who represents so many hardworking families in this city, and I look forward to speaking up for every Sudburian."
Unifor represents approximately 1,800 members and 1,400 retired workers in Sudbury and the surrounding area.
Unifor represents 305,000 workers in every economic sector, right across the country. Unifor was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers unions merged. Unifor works to protect its members and play a leadership role in building thriving, safe workplaces and a strong economy so all workers in Canada have a good job, a decent standard of living and greater equality.
SOURCE Unifor
