September 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM
To: Local Unions Presidents and Recording Secretaries, National Executive Board, All Staff
Greetings,
As part of Unifor’s campaign to
secure an inclusive, equitable and resilient EI program for workers in Canada, I am pleased to report that the Employment Insurance (EI) Board of Appeal (BOA) is seeking nominations for qualified labour representatives to sit on the new tripartite appeal structure.
This is a huge victory for Unifor, for the labour movement, and other organizations who have been calling for a tripartite review structure.
It is because of our union’s coalition work and relentless advocacy that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced on May 9 that they would be starting the selection process for the much-anticipated new Board of Appeal (BOA) structure.
The
call for nominations for union representatives is now open online. This is a critical moment for Unifor to ensure proper and diverse representation for workers on these appeal boards.
Local unions are encouraged to recommend applicants and to provide letters of recommendation. Applications and letters of recommendations must be submitted through ESDC’s
online portal by October 14, and I ask that you notify
Unifor’s Pension and Benefits department upon submission of all applications to ensure we monitor and support representation from Unifor. Applicants must commit to 2 to 3 days a month.
Please continue to engage your local and members in this campaign work by visiting our
Fix Employment Insurance campaign page.
In solidarity,
Lana Payne - National President