Two (2) English language sessions:

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

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

                                   (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:

• 2026 Information Package

• 2026 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