Unifor 5555 has a number of Standing Committees active within our Local. Any member is welcome to join whichever committee aligns with their interests. For more information about the various committees themselves, visit their pages. If you are interested in joining one of the committees, either contact the Chair of the committee, or info@unifor5555.ca.
The Education Committee facilitates the numerous education opportunities available for our members.
Committee Members
Sarah-kai Antanaitis
Mirian DeLeon
Emly Heikoop
Judy Leullier
Click HERE to see the current schedule on Unifor National’s Education page.
(1) 5555 Internal PEL application
(2) National PEL application form
Submit via email attachment to registration@unifor5555.ca or fax to 905-385-5553 or in hard copy to either union office location (on campus, Gilmour Hall B111 or off campus 86 Hester St.).
Please address to : Unifor Local 5555 Paid Education Leave Selection Committee, Attention: Kim Sardella, Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
Please do not fax your application directly to the Port Elgin Family Education Centre as it will not be accepted or returned to us.
Applications must be received before the internal course application deadline indicated in the attached course schedule.
Please note the internal application deadlines are earlier than those listed on the Unifor National webpage to allow time for our Local’s internal applicant evaluation and approval process.
Also note, before you apply for any Paid Education Leave courses, you must speak to your supervisor to ensure you can be away (released) from your job for the particular week of the course. Your department will be reimbursed for the costs associated (wages & benefits) with your time away while attending the course.