This February, Unifor proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of our members who strengthen our union, communities, and country every single day. We recognize the important work of Unifor members, BIWOC committee activists, and Racial Justice Advocates who champion equity and inclusion year-round.
The 2025 Canadian theme for the month, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations: reminds us of the deep, enduring impact of Black workers in building a fairer, more equitable society. From the fight for civil rights to organizing for safer workplaces and better pay, Black workers have profoundly shaped the labour movement and set a strong foundation for solidarity and progress.
The brilliance, resilience, and leadership of Unifor members inspire us all. Their work fosters fairness and unites us in times of division. These stories of triumph and perseverance resonate across the union and our society, reminding us that progress is never guaranteed—it must be defended, especially in times of adversity.
As the rights that generations of workers fought tirelessly to embed in our workplaces and communities are increasingly called into question, Unifor reaffirms its commitment to building worker power to combat hate, discrimination, and division. We reject attempts to divide working people and remain steadfast in ensuring that every worker is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Economic challenges and social uncertainty demand that we come together, drawing strength from the profound progress our union has made for working people and our collective resolve to create a fairer and more just society.
This February, Unifor will celebrate Black excellence by sharing the stories of Black members and their important contributions to workplaces and communities from coast to coast to coast. These voices are vital in shining a light on the transformative power of unity and in driving the fight for justice, equity, and inclusion forward.
Unifor encourages all members to take this month to learn, reflect, and act as the work of advancing equity and combating oppression is a shared responsibility that shapes the better world, we all need and deserve.
Our Local BIWOC committee will be advocating for our TFWP in lieu of Black History Month. These workers work tirelessly all seasons to put fresh fruits and vegetables on our table.
The committee will selling:
– Jamaican beef patties
–Samosas
At our next general membership meeting February 23rd, 2025, to raise funds along with doing a collection of care package items from our members.
The attached flyer does indicate a donation bin but please feel free to bring your donations to the local union at the next (February 23, 2025) meeting and we will make sure that the donations are transported to the Farmworkers Hub directly. Your support is greatly appreciated and well received by those in need.
The BIWOC Committee would like to thank you for your continued support of the committee and the efforts we put forth to help engage the community during tough times.
Please check out other initiatives that are taking place during the month of February celebrating Black History Month.
Here is a list of links available for everyone who would like to participate in celebrating Black History Month within their areas:
http://www.unifor.org/news/events/black-history-month-event
BHM2025 – CCAH – Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton https://search.app/M78SJQY2FaQ84Y6g8
| BHM2025 – CCAH – Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Black History Month 2025 : Creating Harmony Black History Month Monday, February 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy Street, Oakville Buy your tickets here: 2025 Black History Month Launch Tickets are $15 and include the following: Emcee Lesley Forbes Keynote speech by historian and professor Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon, who will speak to search.app |
The Hamilton Public Library – HPL | Freedom to Discover https://search.app/vFQk7csfDLTxFKwc6
Thank you,
Constance Brown
BIWOC Chair
