United Ways across Ontario are writing to express our profound concern with the enduring prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in our province.

For decades, survivors, their families, community service agencies and advocates, elected officials and residents have sounded a clarion call for urgent action at all levels of government. This sustained advocacy and mobilization has helped bring to light the devastating effects on survivors; the intersectional nature of IPV with issues such as housing instability and income precarity and the disproportionate impact on women and children already facing systemic inequities, racism and discrimination; as well as the broader social and economic impacts of IPV in our communities, neighbourhoods, cities and province. IPV has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a major public health issue and a global crisis1 and has severe health consequences, including death, injury, and mental health problems, and is the leading cause of women’s homelessness.

To read the full letter, click here to view it on the United Way Elgin Middlesex website.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating #Labour champions at our Labour Appreciation Awards Night yesterday. We heard some inspiring stories of community service and impact: people committed to building a place of equity, opportunity and solidarity. To all those who won awards – congratulations! And to all attendees and supporters: thank you for making a difference. #DoGooders #LabourUnited Don’t forget to check out our web story https://unitedwayem.ca/reunited-in-solidarity/

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Tickets are now available for the Labour Appreciation Awards night, our annual celebration of Labour members in action for a stronger community.

GET TICKETS

Come celebrate outstanding Labour members, co-workers and friends who have inspired us this past year by stepping up, stepping out and doing good.

Join us as we’re ReUnited in person for this gathering and awards ceremony on January 26, 2023 at the LiUNA Local 1059 Training Centre.

The event will feature a cocktail reception, live music with a mini-concert from award-winning local musician Aaron Allen, 50/50 draw, guest speaker and awards presentation!

GET TICKETS

Learn more about Labour Appreciation Awards Night.

When: January 26, 2023, 6 – 9 p.m. 
Where: LiUNA Local 1059 Training Centre,
635 Wilton Grove Rd, London Event
Event tickets: $20    

Please forward this invitation to your local members, union executives and fellow activists.

There’s is still time to nominate your colleagues and friends!
Learn how, and learn more about Labour Appreciation Awards Night.

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Every year United Way Elgin Middlesex, in partnership with Labour United, recognizes local labour community activists who go above and beyond to make sure everyone in this region has a fair shot at their best life.

In a year that has tested our capacity to connect meaningfully with our neighbours, these dedicated folks have stepped up. They have helped us hear and elevate the stories of need and of hope in our community. They have mobilized their friends and co-workers to make a difference.

We want to celebrate these labour members who inspired us to be ReUnited this year. People who not only understand that we all need help sometimes but who also motivate us to recognize that we all can give help sometimes too.

We invite you to nominate your members, your co-workers and your friends who have helped bring us together in a common purpose to do good in the community.

The nomination deadline is December 15, 2022. Winners will be celebrated at our Labour Appreciation event on January 26, 2023.

Nomination Guidelines:

• Nominees must be a member in good standing of a Union or Association
• Be sure to include those individuals who are our grassroots heroes and provide as much detail as possible to help the committee select the winners
• All winners will be honoured in person at the Labour Appreciation Awards Night.
• There will also be a special Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing a longtime committed activist
• The Labour United Committee will select and recognize:
  • Labour Appreciation Award Honourees
  • ChangeMaker, group or team Honouree
  • Partnering with a Purpose a collaboration between teams or organizations
  • Jim MacKinnon Community Builder Honouree
  • All nomination criteria here

Nominate your colleagues today using this link.

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