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Unifor members in health care and social services gathered in Northern Ontario last week as the union continued its province-wide tour to connect directly with members.
The tour stopped in Sudbury on September 8 before heading to Sault Ste. Marie on September 9, where members joined meetings in both the morning and evening. The next stops were Thunder Bay on September 10 and Dryden on September 11.
Health care director Kellee Janzen and Assistant to the National Officers Kelly-Anne Orr hosted meetings at each stop, creating space for members to share their experiences, raise concerns, and discuss ways to move forward together.
“These gatherings are about hearing directly from members who provide critical health care and social services in their communities,” said Janzen. “We know the challenges you face and we want to make sure your voices guide our priorities.”
Across each stop, members shared experiences from their workplaces, highlighting issues such as staffing shortages, rising workloads, and the pressure on frontline services. The meetings also underscored the strong commitment members have to both their patients and the broader community.
The tour, which began in April and will conclude later this month, is a chance to strengthen ties with members and ensure that health care and social services remain central to Unifor’s work.
“These conversations are building stronger connections across the union,” said Janzen. “It’s clear that no matter the community, health care and social services workers are united in their fight for respect and fairness.”
The national tour will also include members in Nova Scotia, with additional visits being arranged for Unifor health care and social services members in Western Canada.
Check upcoming dates here.
