Unifor is committed to achieving dignity for workers with disabilities through awareness initiatives that develop confidence, skills and knowledge to help build our union & communities for a better future.
To read our statement on the International Day of Persons with disAbilities click here
Unifor is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. To read Unifor's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) policy, click here.
For more information, contact @email
Resources:
- Statement on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
- Download the members with disabilities at work poster
- Download the infographic
- Inclusive Practices Tool Kit
- Inclusive Practices Tool Kit - Large Print
- No Barriers - It's Time! Unifor Submission on Accessibility Legislation
- DisAbility Awareness Day Poster
- Workers with DisAbility logo English (jpeg)
2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Theme: "United in action to rescue and achieve the Social Development Goals (SDGs) for, with, and by persons with disabilities"
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.
Find more information on the United Nation’s 2023 IDPD here.
Unifor Workers with disAbilities Committee Representatives
Atlantic
ARC Workers with disAbilities Chair (Local 4503) – Krista Lindsay
ARC Workers with disAbilities (Local 29) – François Clavette
Ontario
ORC Workers with disAbilities Chair (Local 531) – Maria José Bouey
ORC Workers with disAbilities (Local 340) – Ryan Racine
ORC Workers with disAbilities (Local 79-M) – Jackie McIntosh
British Columbia
BCRC Workers with disAbilities (Local 114) – Terry Radtke
BCRC Workers with disAbilities (Local 531) – Ryan McQuary
BCRC Workers with disAbilities (Local 2000) – Brian Gibson
Prairies & North
PRC Workers with disAbilities Chair (Local 3003) – Calvin Preston
PRC Workers with disAbilities (Local 1-S) – Jessica Boos
Quebec
Quebec Workers with disAbilities Chair (Local 4511) – Emile Grandmaison
Quebec Workers with disAbilities (Local 90-Q) – Nathalie Honoré
Quebec Workers with disAbilities (Local 498) – Jacques Fortin
