Unifor members working in health care and social services gathered in Port Elgin for the 2025 Health Care/Social Services Conference under the theme Refresh, Reconnect, Refocus.

The conference, held Oct. 3 to 5, brought together front-line workers from across the country to share strategies, strengthen solidarity, and renew their commitment to fighting for better working conditions and a stronger public health care system.

Unifor National President, Lana Payne opened the conference with an urgent call to action to protect both workers and Canada’s public system.