Unifor- Local 89

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

How are you moving the TRC Calls to Action forward?

It is not just governments who are responsible for implementing the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. At ONWA, we are honouring the stories and recommendations of survivors by developing and delivering culturally grounded parenting programs to restore traditional Indigenous child-rearing practices and heal family connections (Call to Action #5).

Read the TRC Calls to Action here:https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

🔗Learn more about ONWA’s Maamawi parenting program here: https://www.onwa.ca/maamawi

09/16/2026

https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/unifor-members-ratify-new-eastern-canada-pulp-and-paper-pattern-agreement

MONTREAL – Unifor members at the Domtar mills involved in Eastern Canada pulp and paper pattern bargaining have voted in favour of the conciliator’s settlement recommendation presented by the union earlier this week.This vote formally sets out the terms of the new pattern agreement, which will s...

09/09/2026

Members meeting and election info

‼️Please attend meeting if you are able.

Reminder that Zoom participation requires a camera and full name displayed to verify identity.

Please spread the word‼️

09/09/2026

09/07/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who braved the rain today to make our 5th annual Labour Day a BBQ a success.

Huge, huge thank you to Amanda Rickard from Roaming Northern Bartender for being our Emcee and for staying all day, along with her hubby James, to help BBQ and serve hotdogs. And to the 1635 Kapuskasing Army Cadets/ Cadets de l'armée who are willing to help us every year, even in the wind and rain!

Thanks to Guy Bourgouin Mushkegowuk-James Bay / Baie-James and the Mushkegowuk-James Bay NDP Riding Association for your presence and support.

And thank you to all our other sponsors, contributors and volunteers!

Rody's Retail
Kapuskasing Food Bank
Kaptain Sweet - drinks.snacks.candies
Sip 'n Surf Cafe & 𝓔𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻𝔂
Kap Paper
GreenFirst Forest Products
Circle Confectionary
AB Promotion & Development
Mack’s Independent Grocer
Unifor Local 256

We’ll see you next year!

09/02/2026

From coast to coast, forestry is woven into the fabric of Canada, supporting countless northern and rural communities that depend on the industry. Please watch and share!

06/13/2026

06/09/2026

In Thunder Bay for Unifor's Ontario Primary Forestry Council, Samia Hashi spoke with members about the recent success forestry workers have had putting the sector on the provincial and national political agenda, and how to keep fighting for policies to grow good jobs in this key industry.