2025 Scholarship applications are open!

LiUNA Local 183 believes that post-secondary education is the foundation of success. Since 2006, the Labourer’s Local 183 Scholarship Trust Fund has provided financial support to students, awarding an incredible 1,137 scholarships, totaling over $9.6 million. As we continue our mission, we are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 scholarship program are now open!

Post-secondary education is a significant stepping stone toward a brighter future, and we are committed to supporting our members, their children, and their grandchildren in achieving their academic goals. Whether you’re just starting your post-secondary journey or continuing your education, our scholarship program can provide the financial assistance you need.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • You are the member, child or grandchild of a Local 183 member or retiree member who is in good standing.
  • Have not received a Local 183 Scholarship in the past
  • If previously applied but not awarded, you are eligible to re-apply
  • One scholarship is awarded to a student with a disability

Please note spouses of members are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply?

  1. Personal Information Form – Fill out the form with all required personal details.
  2. Essay Submission – Submit an essay that follows the Essay Guidelines.
  3. Official Academic Transcript – Provide an official transcript from your most recent school or institution.
  4. Acceptance Letter – Letter of acceptance for the college or university you will attend in the upcoming academic year (September 2025).
  5. Additional Supporting Documents – This includes awards, community involvement, or paid work positions.

All applications must be submitted through our secure Online Portal by the application deadline, July 15, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity and invest in your future by applying today. Education can open doors to endless opportunities and help support any career goal. Scholarship recipients will be contacted in September 2025. If you have any questions about the application process, visit our website or reach out for assistance. We wish all applicants the best of luck on their educational journey!

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
Begin your application today!

Contact Us:
Catarina Balca
416-240-7480 Ext. 2342
scholarship@liunacare183.com

Vacation pay, your way

Vacation pay is held on behalf of LiUNAcare Local 183 members and paid from LiUNAcare annually in the month of June. However, if you prefer to receive payouts throughout the year, there are two easy ways to apply:

  1. Complete and submit an online application using the Vacation Pay Submission Tool or
  2. Print and complete a Vacation Pay Withdrawal Application form and submit by

If you notice any discrepancies with your vacation pay amount, please print and complete a Vacation Pay Problem form and submit, along with copies/scans of pay stubs for all work months, via email, fax or mail.

New online payment option for self pay provisions

Should your coverage terminate because you are unemployed and have recall rights you will be given the option to continue your coverage by making self-payments to the Members Benefit Fund.

And, you can now make payments online through your financial institution. It’s as simple as paying a bill from the comfort of your home.

Please allow 48 hours to process your payment.

  1. Log into your online banking institution.
  2. Navigate to “Pay Bills” page.
  3. Select “Add Payee” and search for Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund and “Select”.
  4. Under Account Number, include your full Benefit Card Number as displayed on your Member Advantage Photo Card.
  5. Select “Pay this Payee” and make your monthly benefit payment of $102.60, or as listed on your friendly reminder notice.
  6. You will receive a confirmation number when payment is made. Please keep this number for your reference.

Alternately, cheques should be made payable to “Local 183 Members Benefit Fund” and mailed to:

LiUNAcare Local 183
200 Labourers Way, Suite 2100
Vaughan, ON
L4H 5H9