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UNIFOR NATIONAL OFFICE AND UNIFOR LOCALS 200, 444 & 2458
ARE THIS YEAR’S GENEROUS SPONSORS OF UNITED MAGAZINE.

The United Way has a I“ n short, we love United Way,” says Dino
proven ability to make Chiodo, Unifor Local 444 President. “The
a profound difference in organization supports some of the most
Windsor and Essex County. vulnerable members of our community.”
Unifor is proud to support
the United Way and work Unifor supports the United Way movement
with funded partners to across Canada, not just in Windsor-Essex
reduce inequality, alleviate County.
poverty and build stronger
and more inclusive “The history with labour and United Way goes
communities. back a long way, and it’s one of the organizations
Jerry Dias that Unifor Local 200 truly cherishes in the
We all know the impact that the recession, the community because they do such great work,”
erosion of the manufacturing base and the rise in says Chris Taylor, Unifor Local 200 President.
low-wage, precarious work has had on our
communities. In fact, unions were some of the founding
partners which spearheaded The Community
The United Way was established to provide a Fund back in 1947, which eventually became
community response to local problems. If not for United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County.
the United Way and its funded partners many
community members would be alone and without “We support United magazine because we
the support they need and deserve. believe everyone needs to hear about the how
United Way is helping families who need
In addition to ensuring essential, life-changing support, counselling, or even help putting food
services and programs are available in our on the table for example,” says Unifor Local
communities, the United Way also advocates for 2458 President Bruce Dickie. “Without United
public policy that will ensure lasting solutions. Way think of how many thousands of people
Thank you, to the United Way and its funded would have to do with less.”
partners for helping make Windsor and Essex
County a more just and livable place.

Sincerely,

Jerry Dias
UNIFOR National President

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