October 4 is the National Day to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In Canada, Indigenous people are twice as likely to be victims of violent assault than non-Indigenous people, especially Indigenous women and girls.

There are many ways by which every one of us can have a positive impact:

- Raise awareness: be informed, get involved, and mobilize. Speak out against violence against Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit/LGBTQ+peoples.
- Read the USW Summary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
- Take the pledge to end violence with Amnesty International.
- Write a letter to your MP to demand action, and hold all governments accountable to implement the Calls for Justice set out in the Final Report, such as: ensuring that Indigenous peoples have access to safe housing, clean drinking water, and adequate food: eliminating discriminatory provisions from the Indian Act; providing accessible healing programs; and ensuring that mining and development projects take into account the safety and security of Indigenous people, as well as their equitable benefit from development.
- Volunteer with a women's shelter or Friendship Centre or make donations such as toiletries and seasonal clothing.
- Follow or help the CBC News investigation into the 34 unsolved cases.
- On October 4, wear red clothes to show support to the families of MMIGW.

Download the poster by Chief Lady Bird Art to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Le 4 octobre est la Journée nationale de commémoration des femmes autochtones disparues et assassinées. Au Canada, les personnes autochtones sont deux fois plus à risque de violence que les non-autochtones, et cela est particulièrement vrai pour les femmes et les filles autochtones.

Chacun de nous peut avoir un impact positif, et ce de plusieurs façons : 

-  Sensibilisez-vous : soyez informé, impliqué et mobilisé. Dénoncez la violence faite aux femmes, filles et personnes 2ELBGTQQIA autochtones.
- Lisez le Sommaire du Syndicat des Métallos du rapport final de l'Enquête nationale sur les femmes et les filles autochtones disparues et assassinées.
- Engagez-vous à mettre un terme à la violence avec Amnesty International (site en anglais uniquement)
- Écrivez une lettre à votre député pour exiger que des mesures soient prises, et exigez que tous les gouvernements répondent aux appels à la justice décrits dans le rapport final, notamment de faire en sort que les Autochtones aient accès à des logements sécuritaires, à de l’eau potable et à une nourriture adéquate ; de supprimer les dispositions discriminatoires de la Loi sur les Indiens ; de fournir des programmes de guérison continus et accessibles ; et de faire en sorte que les projets de développement minier tiennent compte de la santé et de la sécurité personnes autochtones, et qu’elles aient droit à une part équitable des avantages du développement.
- Faites du bénévolat dans un foyer pour femmes ou dans un Centre d’amitié, ou faites des dons tels que des produits d’hygiène et des vêtements de saison.
- Suivez ou aidez l'enquête de CBC Info sur les cas non-Résolus de FFADA.
- Le 4 octobre, portez des vêtements rouges pour  montrer votre soutien aux familles des FFADA.

Téléchargez l’affiche créée par Chief Lady Bird Art pour rendre hommage aux femmes autochtones disparues et assassinées.

The following message is from your Political Action Committee:

 Together with the Sudbury District Labour Council, a protest has been organized on Thursday, Oct 3  at 5 pm. (Outside Verdicciho's Resturant - on public property).  Doug Ford has organized a $600/plate fundraiser for the Conservative Party, and it's time we welcomed Mr. Ford to our community.  

 As one of the Founders of the Northern Ontario Autism Alliance, we have rallied and organized events against this government for nearly a year.  Hopefully with your help, and the solidarity of other labour organizations, we can make Mr. Ford feel the pressure.   Anyone who has felt the effects of Ford's callous cuts and total disregard for the people of the province is encouraged to attend. The autism group will not be the only folks out there!

 See poster below for more information.  We hope to see you there!

HOW HAS OUR RETIREMENT
BEEN NEGOTIATED?
We have a defined contribution
plan that deposits funds monthly into
an RRSP account owned by each
individual member.
These deposits land in a VanCity or
Coast Capital account for everyone
except a few grandfathered members
out in Abbotsford.
IMPORTANT: These proposed
changes will NOT affect those
grandfathered members in Abbotsford
unless they explicitly want to move.
(Please refer to Article 22 in the
Vancouver and Surrey CBAs and
Articles 20.02 & 20.03 in the
Abbotsford CBA.)

WHAT’S MY ROLE?
A Attend one of the two Special
General Meetings in your area. Come
prepared to ask questions, voice your
concerns, and fully understand the proposed
changes and how they may affect you and
your family.
A Vote! Your participation on issues like
this is imperative to build a strong foundation
of a healthy, robust CBA that will benefit
you, your family, your current brothers and
sisters and those that will follow you.

Please find a way to attend these very
important information sessions,
and let your voice be heard.
Please reach out to Corey Mandryk at 778.235.4444
with any questions you may have.

HOW HAS OUR RETIREMENT
BEEN NEGOTIATED?
We have a defined contribution
plan that deposits funds monthly into
an RRSP account owned by each
individual member.
These deposits land in a VanCity or
Coast Capital account for everyone
except a few grandfathered members
out in Abbotsford.

WHAT’S MY ROLE?
A Attend one of the two Special
General Meetings in your area. Come
prepared to ask questions, voice your
concerns, and fully understand the proposed
changes and how they may affect you and
your family.
A Vote! Your participation on issues like
this is imperative to build a strong foundation
of a healthy, robust CBA that will benefit
you, your family, your current brothers and
sisters and those that will follow you.

Please find a way to attend these very
important information sessions,
and let your voice be heard.
Please reach out to Corey Mandryk at 778.235.4444
with any questions you may have.