Women

The 2024 Women's Conference, themed Women Rise, saw women from across the country gather at the Unifor Family Education Centre to discuss women's political power, supporting our trans and non-binary siblings, Indigenous reconciliation, and many more important issues.

HALIFAX—In an historic move, the Nova Scotia government has taken a leadership role in the awareness and prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV) declaring IPV an epidemic. The passing of legislation the same day it was tabled is both a symbolic and tangible demonstration of the ability of government to focus fully to protect and support Nova Scotians.

Nearly 400 women gathered at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, ON, for a three-day conference packed with informative, emotional, and inspiring speakers and sessions.

The centre itself is a hub for empowering women and Unifor Women’s Director Tracey Ramsey shared how her experiences attending a Women’s Conferences led to her running for office – and winning as a federal MP –– and to her current role in the union where she strives to help other sisters rise to their potential.

The work of Unifor women members in Ontario received special recognition at two separate events for their work to raise awareness on issues of intimate partner violence (IPV), and for their outstanding grassroots work advocating for women’s rights, social justice and the environment.

Unifor has donated a $300,000 grant to Sheridan, Durham, Fanshawe, and St. Clair Colleges towards a new initiative to support women in the Skilled Trades.