2026 UNIFOR FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Two (2) English language sessions:

  •     Session 1         Sunday, August 9th through Sunday, August 16th

  •     Session 2         Sunday, August 16th through Sunday, August 23rd

                                   (ASL Interpretation available during Session 2)

Applications must be submitted no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements and Instructions

  • You are eligible to apply for the Family Education Program if you are a Unifor member in good standing and have a spouse/partner and/or children 18 years of age or younger (if you do not have a spouse/partner and/or children 18 years of age or younger to attend with you, you are not eligible. (You do not require Paid Education Leave [PEL] in your contract.)
  • You are NOT eligible to apply for the Family Education Program if you have attended within the last 7 years.
  • Unifor will provide, free of charge, food and lodging to each participant and immediate family (spouse/partner and dependent children (up to and including age 18 only)) during your stay at the Education Centre.
  • Each participant must contribute their time (vacation, personal leave, etc.). NO LOST TIME, PER DIEM, OR MILAGE WILL BE PAID.
  • The program runs from Sunday dinner through to the following Sunday at approximately 11:00 am. Early departures from the program cannot be accommodated.  Please ensure you can attend the entire program before applying.
  • Please fill out the entire application form, including date and signatures. Have it signed by your local union President or Financial Secretary and return all 3 pages of application
    by Friday, March 13, 2026 to:
    Unifor Education Department
    115 Shipley Avenue, Port Elgin, ON
    EMAIL: education@unifor.org                        PHONE: 1.800.265.3735 ext. 3217

CLICK BELOW FOR THE INFORMATION PACKAGE AND APPLICATION FORM:

Successful applicants will be notified by April 10th. All applicants will be advised in writing of the disposition of their application.

Have questions? Contact the Unifor Education Department at 1-800-265-3735 ext. 3217 or by e-mail at  family.education@unifor.org

2026 UNIFOR FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM