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THE NEWS MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF UFCW CANADA LOCALS 175 & 633

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS��

Challenges Past & Present

VOLUME XIVNO. 1

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President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

Secretary-Treasurer Jim Andress retires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

John Fuller, Executive Assistant to the President, retires . . . . . . . . . . . �

Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

PEOPLEStaff News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steward Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EVENTSStewards turn out in record numbers for Fall seminars . . . . . �

Thunder Bay Halloween party is a popular event. . . . . �

FUNDRAISINGLocal 175 Golf raises $8,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Toronto-area members’ tournament nets $1,564. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Windsor golf tournament contributes $3,400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Baseball tournaments raise $4,733 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

TRAINING & EDUCATIONMembers and Stewards Course Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

NEGOTIATIONSPerth Brown Shoe workers secure contract improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

New full-time positions and increases for Avis workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

New collective agreement for Protexion workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

Unilever workers vote in favour of numerous improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

Hamilton Pepsi workers ratify new contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Busch’s Auto Supply workers achieve new contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Minute Maid workers avoid strike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

Improvements for Resource Centre workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

PAY EQUITY UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

HEALTH & SAFETY WHMIS: Your Right to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ��

YOUTH NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �

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CONTENTS

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UFCW LOCAL 175President

Wayne HanleyRecorder

Betty PardyExecutive AssistantsShawn Haggerty,

Jim Hastings, Teresa Magee

UFCW LOCAL 633President

Dan BondySecretary-Treasurer

Marylou MallettRecorder

Neil Hotchkiss

PROVINCIAL OFFICE2200 Argentia Road

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Benefits CoordinatorHerb MacDonald

Benefits RepresentativesSherree Backus,

Emmanuelle Lopez-TambascoBenefits Intake Representative

Brenda Simmons

Health & Safety RepresentativeJanice Klenot

Senior Legal CounselGeorgina Watts

Legal CounselMichael Hancock, Naveen Mehta,

Rebecca WoodrowLegal Representative

Fernando Reis

Organizing RepresentativesMona Bailey, Michael Duden,

Kevin Shimmin

CENTRAL EAST REGIONDirector

Luc LacelleUnion Representatives

Jehan Ahamed, Mike Brennan, Tim Deelstra, John DiFalco,

Paul Jokhu, Anthony DiMaio, Rob Nicholas

CENTRAL WEST REGION

412 Rennie StreetHamilton L8H 3P5

905-545-8354Toll free: 1-800-567-2125

Fax: 905-545-8355Director

Harry SuttonUnion Representatives

Joe DeMelo, Linval Dixon, Chris Fuller, Rick Hogue, Fernando Reis,

Dan Serbin, Kelly Tosato


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Challenges in the coming year

This past year we experienced a number of strikes and lockouts. Members at Quality Meats, Midtown

Meats, Hertz, Alpine Graphics and Cancoil relied on their solidarity and resolve, and the strength of the Locals, to achieve the contracts they deserve despite their employers’ attempts to the contrary.

We do not take the need for strike action lightly. Nor do we back down. We do not give in to employer demands for concessionary bargaining. We bargain as a team, together, to get the best possible contracts and fully support the democratic majority decision of members to strike or not to strike.

We always bargain with great determination. Increasingly, however, employers use the excuse of globalization pressures to make unreasonable demands of workers. In 2004, the trend toward exporting manufacturing and processing jobs continued, as did the threat to these workers’ jobs. Keeping our good-paying retail jobs also proved a challenge this past year. Stores like Wal-Mart and its non-unionized low-paying environment threaten the quality of life of retail and non-retail workers alike.

In 2005, we will continue to stand strong. We will continue to organize Wal-Mart workers. To protect our jobs we must fight continually with employers to ensure we maintain good pay and benefits.

These benefits include good pensions. The Local is proud to have so many members participate in the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) – a completely employer-funded registered pension plan. Many pension plans across the country suffered over the last few years due to more stringent government regulations and weak stock market performance. Members who participate in CCWIPP are already aware of changes to their scale of future credited benefits. For details on these pension changes you can visit www.ccwipp.org or call 1-888-873-4711.

This year we will fight to secure increased employer contributions to CCWIPP at each and every round of bargaining to bring benefits up to the level they were prior to January 1, 2005. It may take a strike to convince employers that it is their duty to help provide a good quality of retirement life for dedicated workers.

Each member of Locals 175 & 633 has the complete support of the Union. All of us together – staff, officers, myself and thousands of members – will continue to achieve the contracts that you deserve and that best reflect your financial and personal needs today and in the future.

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONDirectorSharon GallUnion RepresentativesJudith Burch, Matt Davenport,John DiNardo, Sylvia Groom, Roy Reed

EASTERN REGION20 Hamilton Avenue NorthOttawa K1Y 1B6613-725-2154Toll free 1-800-267-5295Fax 613-725-2328DirectorDan LacroixUnion RepresentativesSimon Baker, Paul Hardwick, Marilyn Lang, Daniel Mercier

NORTH WEST REGIONRoom 21, Lakehead Labour Centre929 Fort William RoadThunder Bay P7B 3A6 807-346-4227Toll free 1-800-465-6932Fax 807-346-4055 DirectorShawn HaggertyUnion RepresentativeColby Flank

SOUTH WEST REGION124 Sydney Street SouthKitchener N2G 3V2519-744-5231Toll free 1-800-265-6345Fax 519-744-8357DirectorRay BromleyUnion RepresentativesWendy Absolom, Kevin Dowling, Angus Locke, Julie Johnston, Rick Wauhkonen

TRAINING & EDUCATION CENTRESuite 700, 1450 Meyerside DriveMississauga L5T 2N5905-564-2500Toll Free 1-800-728-8902Fax 905-564-2898Director of Education & CommunicationsVictor CarrozzinoEducation & Communication RepsGeorgina Broeckel, Gail Carrozzino,Cheryl Mumford, Kelly Provost, Jennifer Tunney, Ashleigh Vink, Dave White

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CHECKOUT is an official publication of Locals 175 & 633 of the United Food & Commercial Workers.

Web site: www.ufcw175.comE-mail: [email protected]

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JIM ANDRESS

Brother Jim Andress recently announced his retirement as Secretary-Treasurer of Local 175. “This is with-out doubt one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make,” he said.

Jim first became a member of the Retail Clerks International Union (RCIU) when he started working as a grocery clerk at Loblaws in London in 1973. About a year later he became a union steward and took numerous courses to increase his knowledge and better assist his co-workers in the store. When he was offered the oppor-tunity to become a servicing rep, with RCIU Local 206, he remembers thinking, “Why not – if nothing else it will be a learning experience that will make me a better steward.” During his year’s leave of absence, Jim dis-covered he enjoyed servicing – and was good at it – so he never returned to his old job at Loblaws.

Subsequently RCIU became the Retail Commercial & Industrial Union, and

Secretary-Treasurer Jim Andress retireslater the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 206, eventually merging with Local 175.

Jim took on ever-increasing responsi-bilities and, at one time or another, worked as Director of several Local 175 regions. In addition to his union responsibilities, he also became an avid supporter and fundraiser for the Leukemia Research Fund of Canada, which is now the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

When Wayne Hanley became President of Local 175 in 1999 he recommend-ed to the Executive Board that Jim be nominated Secretary-Treasurer. As always, he readily accepted the new challenge, although he missed the daily contact with members. “As a Director, I loved the job,” he said. “No two days were the same and I liked defending the members who were being short-changed by manage-ment.”

Jim will be missed by members, staff and the union leadership. “I know

Member dental plan updateMembers who belong to the UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Ontario Dental Benefit Plan will be pleased to know that, effective January 1, 2005, the payments they receive from the plan will be increased to match the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) 2005 fee guide for General Practitioners.

Payments for the United Food and Commercial Workers Trusteed Dental Plan were increased on July 1, 2004 to bring them in line with the 2004 fee guide.

this was a very difficult and emotional decision for Brother Andress,” says Local 175 President Wayne Hanley. “He has dedicated a quarter of a cen-tury of his life to serving the members of Local 175. If anyone deserves a well-earned retirement, it’s Brother Andress.”

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Brother John Fuller, who was Executive Assistant to President Hanley, announced his intention to retire at the end of 2004.

“I’ve always wanted to retire at a young enough age to travel with my wife Pat … and be able to spend time with our sons, extended families and two special granddaughters,” John said.

Brother Fuller first became a union member as a Meat Cutter at Dominion Stores, in 1967, in Kingston. Unions were not, however, new to him. He grew up in a union household where his dad served as a local union President of both the Steelworkers and Millwright Unions. He therefore very quickly became involved as a union steward at age 18. Subsequently he served three terms, representing his co-workers on both the provincial Executive Board of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and the Dominion Stores negotiating committee.

From 1977 to 1990 John was a union rep with Local 414 of RWDSU, which represented 10,000 members at Dominion Stores. Later, the RWDSU merged, in part, with the UFCW.

In 1991, he joined Local 175 as a union rep and was appointed direc-tor of organizing in 1993. During the two years he served in this capacity, the local unions were able to certify more than 4,700 new members and John became a frequent and vis-ible worker advocate at the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

He then served as Director of the newly-formed South Central Region, then the Ottawa Region, finally becoming Executive Assistant to the President of Local 175 in 1999.

John Fuller retires

Throughout his 28-year career, he was instrumental in achieving renewal and first contracts for thousands of members at companies both large and small. In his role of Executive Assistant he used his expertise to deal primarily with negotiations in final mediation or in labour-dispute situations.

John knows he will miss being involved with the local unions on a daily basis. “UFCW, and specifically Local 175, is a great union that cares about its members; every staff person within Local 175 continually works above and beyond the norm,” he says. John is especially proud of the many younger staff he has seen coming into the Local and the speed with which they develop their skills and expertise. “I consider them to be my friends … and totally dedicated to the membership,” he says. “I have always derived great satis-faction in being part of the close-knit team led by President Hanley. Wayne is a man who always puts the members first, but still finds time to listen to staff needs and concerns. Working with Wayne has been enjoyable on both a professional and personal level. My UFCW career has not been a job … rather it’s been my distinct pleasure and privilege.”

Although John is now retiring from UFCW, his two grown sons are continu-ing the family tradition as union activists. John is looking forward to a more relaxed pace, and hearing about union activities from his sons’ perspective. “Throughout his career with the union, John has frequently sacrificed family time to attend to urgent union matters, often working late into the evenings, as well as on weekends and holidays,” says President Hanley. “Now that he finally has the time to enjoy his family, we all wish him – and Pat – a very long and happy retirement.”

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LETTERS J Wayne Hanley,President, Local 175

UFCW Canada

Dear Brother Hanley:

On behalf of the citizens of Peterborough, particularly those who are members of UFCW Canada, thank you for your participation in the Peterborough Relief Flood Concert. The recent flooding that took place in Peterborough was devastating to the community. Many UFCW Canada members who live in the city and work at units such as Loblaws, The Beer Store, Swiss Chalet, Minute Maid, Best Western, No Frills, and A&P, suffered extensive damage to their homes and properties. Thanks, however, to the contribution from the UFCW Canada national office, Locals 175 & 633, 206, 1977, 1000A, 12R24 and the Ontario Provincial Council, the community was able to come together and raise $1.5 million in disaster-relief funds. At the concert, which was headlined by Ronnie Hawkins and Gordon Lightfoot, UFCW Canada national staff were approached by rank-and-file members who thanked their union for helping Peterborough to get back on its feet. Again, thank you for participating and helping to make UFCW Canada members in the Peterborough area proud of their union.In solidarity,

Michael J. FraserNational Director

J Wayne Hanley,President, Local 175

UFCW Canada

Dear Wayne:

I wish to congratulate you and your Local for your recent victorious arbitration with Lapointe Fisher Nursing Homes. I am aware the battle is not over yet – but you have given hope to, and should be supported by, all union members in the province. We also have language in our agreement (CAW Local 462 – Abbott labs unit – Brockville) similar to yours and grievances have been filed. My biggest concern is that Dalton McGuinty will simply legislate away these rights that have been fought for, and maintained, over the years. Hopefully, union members will realize this and apply pressure on their own specific MPPs and not give up the fight. Once again CONGRATULATIONS on your victory and thank you for leading the fight! If you feel that I can be of assistance in any manner, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Regards

Geoff EarleArea 2 Chair – CAW Local 462


UFCW Canada

Dear President Hanley:

My name is Jameel Amadi, I am 21 years old and I came to Canada in January 2000. I attended Stephen Leacock Secondary School from January 2000 until I graduated with Honours in June 2002. I am working at the Colonial Retirement Home in Whitby on a part-time basis. After graduating in 2006, I would like to work for a few years and continue my education and earn a Masters in Business Administration. I would like to thank everybody that made it possible for me to receive this scholarship.Thank you!

Jameel AmadiColonial Retirement Home, Whitby


UFCW Canada

Dear President Hanley:

I am writing you this letter to thank you for choosing me as one of the winners of the UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Mattie McKay/Pat Thompson/Julius Hoebink/Clarence Gibson Scholarships worth $1000. I am currently attending Georgian College in the General Business Program, so this money will help me with my educational funding. Once again, thank you for choosing me. I greatly appreciate it.Sincerely,

Kim MeyerFood Basics 696, Hanover

J Dan LacroixDirector, Eastern Region

Wayne Hanley, President, Local 175 UFCW Canada

Dear Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Hanley:

This is just a quick note to express my gratefulness for receiving a scholarship from Locals 175 & 633. I feel honoured to be chosen and my parents and I thank you.

Sincerely,Stephanie Leavitt (Daughter of Leanne Leavitt , A&P # 153, Picton)


UFCW Canada

Dear Teresa Magee and Wayne Hanley:

I would like to thank you for your help in continuing my labour education related to compensation issues and the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. I hope to help Local 175 members, in any way I can, through the things I have learned. Thank you again.

Joanne FordColonial Cookies, Kitchener


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STEWARD PROFILE

Ashleigh Vink has joined the train-ing and communications staff with responsibilities in both depart-ments. She is a member of Local 175 and is very active on the Youth Committee. She is also a regular and enthusiastic performer with the Local 175 Youth Arts Project.

Ashleigh is a recent graduate of the Niagara College program in Communications and Multimedia.

Gail Carrozzino is the most recent addition to the training centre staff. Gail spent the last three years with the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers (CEP) Union, Ontario Region, leading a work team on the Life Long Learning program, labour adjustment and sectoral councils. Previously, and for over a decade,

she worked for the Metro Labour Education Centre where she coordinated adult education programs and curriculum development, among many other tasks. Gail’s first actions in the labour movement go back to the CLC organizing drive of bank workers in Ontario in the mid ‘70s.

ASHLEIGH VINK

GAIL CARROZZINO

Bryan Braithwaite started working at Loblaws in Thames Lea Plaza in Chatham at the age of 15. He spent 26 years there, gaining lots of experi-ence. Now he works at Zehrs # 75,also in Chatham, where he is a union steward, a role he has very capably fulfilled since 1979. Bryan is also an elected member of the Local 175 Executive Board proving his peers respect and trust his judgment and commitment to their well-being.

His dedication is evident in his partici-pation in many aspects of the Local. Bryan is a knowledgeable health & safety trainer, certified by the Workers Health & Safety Centre. He instructs co-workers in the safe use of forklifts, power jacks and high stacker use and propane exchange.

He also teaches the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification and core certification levels one and two. Along with this training, he has participated in three sets of negotiations to date. Bryan volunteers his time to campaign for the New Democratic Party too. In addition to his work-related activities, he is also a great supporter of fund-raising efforts to fight leukemia.

BRYAN BRAITHWAITE

Festive CelebrationWomen members at Hunter Douglas Canada celebrated their South-East Asian heritage by donning traditional clothing for a seasonal – and inclusive – get-together. So as not to exclude any co-workers, they loaned garments to Sue Augot & Rita MacMillan (centre). The workers are, front row, from left: Diep Huynh, Lien Thai, Phuong Huynh, Nhu Pham, Thuong Nguyen, Binh Lam, Sue Augot, Rita MacMillan, Lien Nguyen, Loan Tran, Ha Vang and Phuong Pham. Back row: Union Rep Anthony DiMaio was excused from wearing traditional clothing.

Bryan is mar-ried to Sherry. Together they have two daughters and a son – so he is aware of the many family issues fac-ing his co-workers today. “His actions go a long way to improving the quality of work and life for his peers,” says Health & Safety Rep, Janice Klenot.


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More than 500 stewards attended Steward’s Training conferences in September and November, 2004, in Thunder Bay, Kingston and Niagara Falls. Both the attendance and inter-est level reached an all-time high.

Members at each conference were able to choose from a number of courses, which included: Steward Level 1 and 2, Collective Bargaining, Preparation for – and Understanding – Arbitration, Introduction to Health & Safety, Musculoskeletal Injuries Prevention Program (MIPP), Workplace Safety & Insurance Board: Rights, Obligations & Benefits, and a new information course on Bill C-45. Recent addi-tions to the program schedule are Action Teams, which provides practi-cal skills and information for dealing with strikes and lockouts and Young, Organized and Out There. The latter, known as the “YOOT” course, pro-vides young members with opportuni-ties to explore their roles and develop strategies for increasing participation, both in the local union and the labour movement as a whole.

At all three conferences, President Wayne Hanley spoke to members,

thanking the many who petitioned for his re-election and congratulating the regional Executive Board members who were acclaimed, re-elected, or elected for the first time.

He urged members to visit Wal-Mart stores – not to shop but rather – to speak with workers there about their hours and working conditions and share (help them compare) the posi-tive differences found in organized workplaces. “The reality is that it’s the Wal-Mart corporation – and not the workers – that doesn’t want a union,” he said. “We need to spread the word that things could be better and encourage Wal-Mart workers to seek alternatives so that all workers can continue to enjoy the benefits of a good union contract.”

“The biggest threat to our members’

standard of living is Wal-Mart,” he emphasized. “Non-unionized work-places, like Wal-Mart put downward pressure on wages and benefits – not just in retail, but also in manufactur-ing, processing and even health care. All of us must help Wal-Mart workers to organize themselves.”

Over the course of the three week-ends, members raised more than $24,000 toward leukemia research. This astounding amount was generated through a silent auction and prize-draw tickets offered for an array of items.

Stewards at all three seminars enjoyed socializing at the Saturday evening dinners.

Participants raise more than $24,000 for leukemia research

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At the Kingston seminar, President Hanley visited with young performers from the Youth Arts Project. He thanked them for the great job they’re doing, using popular theatre, to bring youth issues to the forefront.

Central West Regional Director, Harry Sutton noted that money recouped for members, in the first 10 months of 2004, through the grievance procedure, totalled an astounding $1,020,000. This is in addition to all the money saved for members in disputes that were resolved without the necessity of the arbitration procedure.

Eastern Regional Director, Dan Lacroix (second from left) is assisted by union reps Simon Baker, Paul Hardwick and Luc Lacelle in the leukemia research fundraising prize draw.Dan told the conference that the Eastern region has recouped $240,000 for members in the first 10 months of 2004 as a result of the grievance procedure. The total in 2003 was $380,000. “Employers are waking up,” he said. “They’re less likely now to violate the collective agreement rights when they know they can’t get away with it.”

A report on the London Steward’s Conference, scheduled for January 8 & 9, 2005, and the Toronto Conference, on February 5 & 6, 2005, will be published in the next Checkout.

In addition to plenary sessions, all stewards attend educational courses to enable them to better fulfill their role in the workplace.

After the classroom sessions, some of the Thunder Bay stewards gathered for a group photo.

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Thunder Bay Halloween party is a popular eventMore than 50 children, plus parents, attended the third annual Locals 175 & 633 children’s Halloween party on Saturday, October 24, 2004 at the Lakehead Labour Centre. They were given hot dogs, pop and various prizes and enjoyed painting pumpkins, decorating cup cakes and jumping on a giant air balloon. A 50/50 draw raised $62 for leukemia research.

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North West Regional Director, Shawn Haggerty holds a stick, preparing to open the chocolate-filled pumpkin piñata.

Children enjoyed the food and festivities…

…although not all were equally enthusiastic.

Local 175’s Target Equality assists community groupsUnion rep Sylvia Groom, who is co-chair of the Local 175 Target Equality Committee, works with co-chair Judith Birch and members to assist various community groups.

Earlier this year, the committee orga-nized donations of work boots and bed linens for “Youth Without Shelter.” “Many of the young women and men who live in this shelter are unable to work because they lack appropriate work attire,” Sylvia says. “By provid-ing them with these necessary items, we help them to become self-support-ing members of the community.” The

committee was also able to donate $500 to the shelter, which helps youth to outfit and move on to their first apartments.

Additionally, Local 175 staff in the Mississauga office participated in a holiday clothing & toy drive, which was organized by the commit-tee. Donations of new warm hats, mitts, gloves and toys were col-lected to benefit the Redwood Shelter for abused women and their children.

Union Rep Sylvia Groom with items donated for the Redwood Women’s Shelter.


Local 175 Golf raises $8,000September 18, 2004, turned out to be a beautiful, bright sunny day in Barrie as 55 golfers took to the links at Innisbrook for the second annual Local 175 Golf-For-A-Cure. Participants and sponsors raised more than $8,000 for research. Net proceeds are donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC – formerly the Leukemia Research Fund of Canada). There were many prizes, including $6,500 in cash awards. Winners in each of the 13 catego-ries received $500 each.

The Tournament Committee extends a very special thank you to all the golfers who participated and the sponsors below who gave so generously.

A&P Food StoresAIL InsuranceBDO DunwoodyBenefit Plan AdministratorsCavalluzzo Hayes Dynamic Venture OpportunitiesImperial ParkingLoblawsManion, Wilkons & AssociatesNorseman PlasticsOntario Provincial CouncilPharma PlusThe Beer StoreThistle PrintingUFCW Local 175UFCW Local 247UFCW Local 333UFCW Local 401UFCW Local 500UFCW Local 501UFCW Local 1000AUFCW Canada National OfficeZehrs

The August 2004 Barrie Slo-Pitch Baseball Tournament raised $2,500 for the LLSC. Nine teams participated in the event and draws for the many prizes donated by generous sponsors.

Organizers would like to extend a very big ‘thank you’ for the assistance of Executive Board Member Tony Morello, who barbecued burgers and hot dogs, stewards Angela McDonnell and Lauralee Manuel, and union reps Mona Bailey, Ray Bromley, Rob Nicholas, and Kelly Provost. Without these dedicated volunteers, we would not have been as successful in raising these funds to combat childhood leukemia.

Congratulations to the Borden Blue Devils for winning the “A” Championship. The “B” Champs were the Hoolies and the “C” winners included An-Mar from the Orillia A&P. The “C” Champs also won the award for the best uniforms with shirts reading “Hey Ump, take it up with my Union Steward.”

Toronto-area members’ tournament nets $1,564The weather was great and everyone had a fantastic day at the annual mem-bers’ golf tournament at Woodlands Golf & Country Club, in Brampton, on August 22, 2004.

Low Gross honours went to Ron Junta for the men, with a round of 75, and for the ladies, Lynn Bartram shot a 101. Les Sobieski won the Low Net honour with a score of 71. Members raised $1,564 for the LLSC through a putting contest and draws held at the tournament. The golf commit-tee, including Central East Regional Director Jerry Clifford, would like to thank all 120 golfers and the gener-ous event sponsors.

At the Barrie Tournament, Union Steward Chuck Wilson (holding envelope) of Base Borden led the Blue Devils to victory for the second year in a row. The team donated the bulk of its $400 tournament winnings back to leukemia research.

Windsor golf tournament contributes $3,400On August 21, 2004, 80 golfers – plus numerous volunteers – participated in the 5th Annual Leukemia Golf Tournament in Windsor. Participants helped raise approximately $3,400 to benefit the LLSC.

There were many door prizes and a wonderful meal to round out the day of great golf and fundraising. Thank you to all participants and a big thank you to organizers Julie Johnston and Neil Hotchkiss.

Baseball tournaments raise $4,733

Earlier, the 3rd annual Slo-Pitch Tournament in Brighton, which took place on July 24, 2004, generat-ed $2,233 to help fund a cure. Tournament organizer Jeff Aldworth, of Horizon Plastics, was assisted by his wife, Carmen Aldworth, who works at Maplewood Nursing Home, and Union Rep Paul Hardwick. Nine teams participated in the tournament which was won by Here for Beer. “It was good to see them win,” says Jeff. “They’re Brighton locals who have supported every tournament to date.”

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ScholarshipsLocals 175 & 633 award 56 Mckay, Thompson, Hoebink,

Gibson Scholarships every year to members, and their

children, who are pursuing post-secondary education. All

members, or their children, have an equal opportunity to

be selected for this award, as the winners are chosen by

a random draw. The scholarships have a value of $1,000

each. The names of the 2004 recipients follow.

The 2005 applications deadline is August 1.

Central West Region

ANUSHIKA ANTHONY whose father Leroy works at Sobeys in Milton with Union Rep Mike DiFalco.

GILLIAN CLAWSON who works at Pharma Plus # 83 in Mississauga with Union Rep Joe DeMelo.

TOM COCHRANE who works at Sobeys in Milton with Union Rep John DiFalco.

JOSEPH GAJASAN whose father Rodrigo works at Sobeys in Milton with former Secretary-Treasurer Jim Andress.

CHANTAL PAQUETTE whose father Claude works at Richards Food Basic in Sault Ste Marie.

CHARLES SARPONG whose mother Emilia Forson works at Cargill Foods in Rexdale.

JUDITH CEROVSKI who works at Pharma Plus # 604 in Toronto, with Union Steward Tomasa (“Timi”) Impelido.

LYNDSAY GRAY whose mother Jacqueline works at Huntsville Nursing Home.

AMANDA HILL whose mother Terrilee works at A&P # 193 in Huntsville.

SHERRI JONES (with Union Rep Anthony DiMaio) whose father Woodson works at Cargill Foods in Rexdale.

Central East Region

JAMEEL AMADI, with Union Rep Mike Brenna. Both Jameel and his mother Shookria work at Colonial Retirement in Whitby.

GARY BARKER whose mother Nancy Brooks works at A&P # 178 in Collingwood.

MARK CASALE who works at Pharma Plus # 984 in Brampton.

JIE FANG (“Jennifer”) Cen who works at Olymel # 5346 in Brampton with Union Rep Anthony DiMaio.

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BLAZEJ KAMINSKI, who works at Pharma Plus store # 1289 with former Secretary-Treasurer Jim Andress.

MARINA RIBEIRO whose father Vitor works at Maple Leaf Pork in Burlington.

SHANNON SCHEEPERS-HACHEY whose mother Mary Scheepers works at Britannia Price Choppers in Mississauga, with Union Rep Joe DeMelo.

ANDRE SCHRADER who works at Sobeys in Milton with Central West Region Director, Harry Sutton.

FENG LI YAN who works at Maple Lodge Farms in Norval with Central West Region Director, Harry Sutton.

JOANA XAVIER is congratulated by Union Rep Linval Dixon. Her father Emanuel works at Quality Meats in Toronto.

CORY GOULIQUER who works at Atikokan Foods in Atikokan.

IAN RUBERRY who works at A&P # 421 in Thunder Bay.

SEBASTIAN RYSINSKI who works at A&P # 421 in Thunder Bay.

KIMBERLY STIENKE who works at Extra Foods in Dryden.

President WAYNE HANLEY congratulates some of the Eastern Region scholarship winners at the Kingston Stewards Conference.

Eastern Region BRANDON ALGUIRE whose father Phillip works at A&P # 282 in Cornwall.

BUFFY AINSWORTH whose mother Cathie works at Horizon Plastics in Cobourg.

EMILY HICKS who works at Loeb Super C in Belleville.

STEPHANIE LEAVITT whose mother Leanne works at A&P # 153 in Picton.

PAULINE MARSHALL who works at Almonte Country Haven in Almonte.

MEAGHAN ROBERTS who works at A&P # 170 in Kingston.

TANIA ROCHELEAU who works at Loblaws # 1051 in Ottawa.

KATHLEEN ROONEY whose mother Lisa works at Victoria Retirement in Cobourg.

SARAH SUMMERS whose mother Suzanne works at Prince Foods in Cornwall.

SYLVIA SZAWARA whose mother Elzbieta works at Weston Bakery in Cobourg.

Northern Region

DOUG DIACZUK, with mother Holly, who works at A&P in Thunder Bay, and Union Rep Colby Flank.

DANIEL HENRY, with father Dan, of Pepsi Bottling in Thunder Bay, and Union Rep Colby Flank.

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South Central RegionAMANDA BORDEN whose mother Debby works at Fortinos # 48 in Hamilton.

AARON COONS (right) who works at Food Basics # 935 in Guelph with Union Rep Roy Reed.

VICTORIA KOSECKI whose mother Mila works at A&P # 106 in Whitby.

AMANDA KNAPP whose mother Brenda works at Food Basics # 606 in Scarborough.

DANIELA MALTA whose mother Caterina works at Dominion # 442 in Toronto.

CRISTINA MARTINS who works at Dominion # 429 in Mississauga with Union Rep John DiNardo.

NICOLE VINCENT who works at Dominion # 429 in Mississauga, with Union Rep John DiNardo.

South West Region

MATTHEW BESELAERE who works at Maple Lynn Foods in Strathroy with Union Rep Kevin Dowling.

GORDON BRIANT whose father Colin works at Sun Valley Foods in London with Union Rep Kevin Dowling.

ADAM ECKERT who works at Zehrs Markets # 571 in Windsor, with Union Rep Wendy Absolom.

RYAN GIFFEN who works at Food Basics # 623 in Strathroy with Union Rep Kevin Dowling.

JOANNA HUTZ who works at Best Western in Windsor with Union Rep Wendy Absolom.

KIMBERLY MEYER who works at Food Basics # 615 in Hanover with Union Rep David Noonan.

SANDRA PANTIC whose mother Branka works at Parmalat Colonial Cookies – in Kitchener with Union Rep Angus Locke.

KELLY PATTERSON whose mother Tammy works at Kraft in Exter.

Ashley Schuitema whose mother, Ramona works at Parmalat Colonial Cookies in Kitchener with Union Rep Angus Locke.

CHRIS SMITH who works at Zehrs # 506 in Sarnia with Union Rep Kevin Dowling.

SAMANTHA VINCENT who works at A&P # 199 in London with Union Rep Roy Reed.

ANGELA WHITEBREAD who works at A&P # 26 in Stouffville.

MARY WILLCOTT whose mother Madonna works at Ultra Food and Drug # 84 in Burlington.

SCHOLARSHIPS


Members and Stewards Course Awards

The 2004 Fall Stewards Scholarship participants were, front row, from left: Bill Chisamore, Shirley Williamson, Mario Tardelli, Lori McNally, Adebayo Mufutau, Corinna L’Homme. Back Row: Instructor Kelly Provost, Joe Masters, Rob Prettie, Mike Mastronardi, Sylvie Pascoa, Karen Conroy, Camille Parent, Jeff Stockla, Dennis Arsenault.

These one-week programs are held at the Locals 175 & 633 Training & Education Centre in Mississauga. The course costs, materials and instruction plus lost wages, per diems, transportation and accommoda-tion are all part of the program.

Member Scholarships is an introductory course for new computer users and ran from November 1-5, 2004. It also has a very good introduction to union history and structure including the role and basics of stewardship.

Steward Scholarships, which ran November 7-12, includes union history and activities, arbitrations and current issues in the Labour Movement. It also covers training in the new technology – such as E-mail and the Internet – that stewards may use to fulfill their responsibilities.

If you’d like to apply for the next courses, which will be repeated again in the spring, contact the Training Centre for information about applications and deadlines.

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Participants in the 2004 Fall Membership Scholarship program were, front row, from left: Heather Green, Jennifer Tran, Kim Wright, Cathy MacDonald, Julie Culver. Back Row: Instructor Dave White, Laurie Latchford, Don Lees, Robert Chisel, Shirley Jones, Frank Yapp, Serge St Denis, Doug Riddle, James Strachan, Sabita Singh-Williams.

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Perth Brown Shoe workers secure contract improvementsMembers at the Brown Shoe Company of Canada, located in Perth, ratified a new three-year collective agreement on October 22, 2004. Highlights include:

• Wage increases totalling 11 per cent over the three-year term.

• A new full-time classification of Shipper Receiver receives a rate increase of 13 per cent over three years.

• Dental plan contributions from the com-pany increase by 10 per cent, which in turn reduces the members’ contributions by 10 per cent.

• Workers are allowed overtime and sick day bank accrual.

• All members receive vacation between December 24 and January 2.

• Significant new language additions include an anti-harassment clause, health & safety precautions, the inclu-sion of warehouse employees in the agreement and an increased safety boot allowance of $150 per year, up from $100.

Union Negotiating Committee: Bill Ballantyne and Union Rep Luc Lacelle.

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New full-time positions and increases for Avis workersAt a ratification meeting held October 27, 2004, members at Avis Car Rentals, at Pearson International and in downtown Toronto, voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement.

Contract highlights include:

• Wage increases totalling $2.10 per hour over the term of the agreement.

• The creation of eight new full-time posi-tions over the contract term.

• Increased uniform cleaning and shoe allowances.

• Improved vision care coverage.• New language regarding modified work

and accommodation for employees with medical conditions.

• New layoff language securing full-time work for members of the bargaining unit.

Union Negotiating Committee: Brian Grummett, Yusuf Hersi, Tony Lee, Said Osman, retired Union Rep Larry Bain and current Union Rep Jehan Ahamed.

Unilever workers vote in favour of numerous improvements

New collective agreement for Protexion workersMembers at Protexion Products, located in Guelph, voted in favour of a new one-year col-lective agreement. Contract highlights are:

• Across-the-board wage increases of 2 per cent with retroactive pay.

• Improved shift premiums of 70 cents per hour, up from 60 cents.

• Enhanced severance pay of an additional 1.5 weeks for every year of service.

• Added pay equity maintenance language.• A new vision care plan provides $100 cover-

age every 24 months.• Life insurance and Accidental Death &

Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage increase to $25,000, up from $20,000.

• Improved job posting language of five work-ing days, up from four days.

• Call-in pay of a minimum four hours.• Improved bereavement leave entitlement of

five days, up from four, in the case of the death of a parent, child or spouse.

• Language improvements pertain to improved time limits for grievance filing and arbitra-tion as well as dues remittance.

• Increased contributions to the Training & Education Fund.

Union Negotiating Committee: Judy Bonus, Renee MacInnis, Margaret Manser and Union Rep Richard Wauhkonen.

The approximately 108-member bargain-ing unit at Unilever Canada, operated by UBF Foodsolutions, in Belleville, ratified a new collective agreement on October 31, 2004. Highlights include:

• Wage increases of 2.5 per cent in the first year, 2.75 per cent in year two and 3 per cent in the final year of the agreement.

• Increases to evening and night shift premiums.

• Some classifications moved to a higher rate.

• Dental plan contributions increase by 4 cents per hour.

• The waiting period for sick benefits decreases to three months for new hires.

• Workers receive three sick/personal days, up from two.

• Members receive a new drug card and an increase to their vision care cover-age.

• In the event of a layoff, health and wel-fare benefits continue for three months following that layoff.

• Those with 18 years of service receive five weeks vacation at 10 per cent of their annual earnings.

• Language improvements include an additional two days bereavement leave, increased meal and tool allowance, a “Respectful Workplace” policy, and an alternate shift pattern, on a trial basis, until August 31, 2007.

• New language pertains to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and company-supplied protective eyewear, including prescription, and footwear.

Union Negotiating Committee: Darryl Asselstine, Doug Rappel, Brad Steenburg, Tom Young and Union Reps Ray Bromley and Marilyn Lang.


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Hamilton Pepsi workers ratify new contractApproximately 80 members at the Pepsifacility in Hamilton secured a four-year contract at a ratification meeting held October 29, 2004. The contract includes:

• Wage increases for full-time workers total-ling $2.58 over the term of the agreement.

• Increased afternoon and lead hand shift premiums.

• Increased company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) provide retirement benefits.

• A buy-back of $45 per month per year of past service in CCWIPP.

• Improved bereavement leave entitlement.• Increased tool allowance.• Temps called in for work will be reclas-

sified as full-time based on their ser-vice date.

• Expanded recognition to encompass the geographical area in which they service.

Union Negotiating Committee: Roy Klepey,Konrad Krieg, Glenn Smith, Walter Vieceliand Union Rep Chris Fuller.

Busch’s Auto Supply workers achieve new contract

Minute Maid workers avoid strike

On October 29, 2004, members at Busch’s Auto Supply in Fort Frances ratified a new collective agreement. The three-year con-tract includes the following highlights:

• Wage increases of 6 per cent in year one, 2.6 per cent in year two and another 2.6 per cent in the third year of the contract.

• Lump sum payments of $500 for each worker, to be paid in the first pay period of December in each year of the collec-tive agreement, to go toward the cost

of the workers’ Ontario Health Premium payments.

• Increased company contributions to the CCWIPP provide retirement benefits.

• Increased contributions to the UFCW Trusteed Dental Plan.

• Improved vacation entitlement.

Union Negotiating Committee: Robert Guertin, Howard Struve and North West Regional Director Shawn Haggerty.

Members working at Minute Maid Company of Canada in Peterborough, rat-ified a new three-year collective agreement on November 6, 2004. Highlights include:

• Wage increases for all rates, classifica-tions and progressions of 65 cents in year one, 65 cents in year two and 70 cents in the final year of the contract. The first increase is retroactive to September 1, 2004.

• The above increases include both an employer and employee contribution, in excess of $321,000 to buy back past service in the pension plan.

• Very important accommodation language.• Newly organized temporary workers

achieved parity in wages with their full-time counterparts bringing their hourly wage up by $2.40 after one year of pro-bation.

• Company contributions to the CCWIPP increase to provide retirement benefits.

• Night shift premiums increase to $1 per hour, in addition to regular wages, in the second and third year of the contract.

• Company provided tool allowance increases to $200 per year, up from $135 and the Freezer Wear uniform allowance increases to $125. The safety boot allowance also increases.

• Sick pay improves to 80 per cent of regular wages, up from 75 per cent.

• Health & Welfare coverage improves to provide:- Increased chiropractor and massage

therapy coverage. - Hearing aid coverage of $700, up from

$500. - Long Term Disability coverage effec-

tive September 1, 2005. - Orthodontic coverage of $2,000 effec-

tive October 1, 2004 with 50 per cent benefit for dependant children.

- Vision care of $250 per 24-month period.• Language improvements throughout the

agreement especially pertaining to: - bereavement leave, seniority, hours

of work and overtime, vacation, Union representation and job classification.

Union Negotiating Committee: Marc T. Duquettee, Tom Hughes, Mike Riha, Mike Willis and Union Rep Ray Bromley.

Improvements for Resource Centre workers Local 175 members at the Military Family Resource Centre in London voted in favour of a new 27-month collective agreement on November 29, 2004. Highlights include:

• Wages increases of 3 per cent in both the first and second year of the agreement.

• Full-time receive two personal days.• Full and part-time workers receive 15 per

cent additional pay in lieu of benefits.• Full-time maintain their 15 days of annu-

al discretionary leave while part-time now receive five days discretionary leave per year.

Union Negotiating Committee: Kim Webber and Union Rep Kevin Dowling.


It is an indisputable fact that the average woman in Canada earns less money than the average man. In 2004 she earned only 83.2 cents for every dollar paid to a man. There are many reasons for the discrepancy, includ-ing education, skills, experience and time spent in the workforce, as well as historical discrimination. Even well-educated women, on average, have not achieved equity. In a 1998 report, when women’s hourly earnings were 81 cents, pay for those with graduate degrees rose to just 85 cents while the least educated earned only 71 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

For several decades, UFCW has led the way in creating equitable workplaces. Locals 175 & 633 were among the first to promote equal pay for equal work and ensure equity for all workers through job classifications, postings, educational opportunities and no-dis-crimination language.

Locals 175 & 633 are also leading the way in pay equity, which means ensuring women receive equal pay for work of equal value. Over the last few months the local unions have reviewed all Pay Equity Plans inter-nally to ensure that employers are in compliance with equity legislation and that pay equity increases are not erod-ed over time. Union reps are receiv-ing ongoing training to give them the knowledge and skills to negotiate and maintain equity increases. Pay equi-ty clauses are negotiated into Local 175 & 633 collective agreements to require the employer’s compliance. President Hanley, the Executive Board, and all of the local union’s executive leadership and staff are committed to doing everything possible to ensure equitable workplaces.

Pay equity adjustments for jobs in both the public and private sectors have been assessed, as required by the leg-islation, and pay equity increases have been phased in. The health care sector, in particular, needed reform. Despite the fact that these jobs demand a high degree of skill they have been, his-torically, low-paid because caring for sick people was often viewed as “just women’s work.”

In the past, many employers were unable or unwilling to end pay inequi-ties and jobs mostly staffed by women were often paid less than those filled by men. To stop these inequities, organized labour and progressive leg-islators, particularly those in the New Democratic Party (NDP), pressured the provincial and federal governments to legislate pay equity.

Pay equity became law in Ontario in January 1988. It was intended as a way to help narrow the gap between men and women’s wages and requires “female-dominated” jobs to be paid the same as “male-dominated” jobs, if they are of comparable value. The lat-ter is based on the level of skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions involved in doing the job. The goal is equal pay for work of equal value.

Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s our Locals worked in compliance with the

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new law. We negotiated Pay Equity Plans, with employers, based on the time frames within the legislation. Many employers made hourly pay adjustments to female-dominated job classes.

There were still problems in imple-menting the new law, however. Some female jobs did not have a male job, within the bargaining unit, with which to compare. Therefore, amendments were passed by the NDP government, in 1993, requiring employers to use other methods to seek comparable male jobs within the same establish-ment. These methods helped more women members achieve pay equity.

Despite the amendments, limited prog-ress was made in implementing pay equity for several years because of bar-riers and funding cessation imposed by the Mike Harris Conservative gov-ernment. Finally, after the latter had exhausted the avenues of appeal and because of persistent action and court challenges by organized labour and various women’s equity-seeking groups, funding was finally released in the late ‘90s to pay women working in the broader public sector, including health care. Locals 175 & 633 will continue to monitor all workplaces where members work to ensure that equity is achieved and maintained in both the public and private sectors.

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Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)/Representative

Employers shall ensure that all hazardous materials in the workplace areidentified through the use of supplier labels, workplace labels and MSDSs.

The employer must consult with the JHSC/Representative on:

* Whether supplier labels, workplace labels and MSDSs provide enough information.

* Development and implementation of the worker education program

* Reviews and revisions of the worker education program.

* Bringing workers' WHMIS concerns to the employer's attention.

* Recommendations to resolve any safety and/or health concerns associated with WHMIS.

It is a worker's 'Right to Know' about hazardous materials used in the workplace. WHMIS provides practicalinformation on these products through worker training, supplier and workplace labels and Material Safety DataSheets (MSDS), which accompany each product. For more WHMIS information refer to the Occupational Health& Safety Act, section 33.

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Supplier LabelsThese easily identifiable labels havedashed borders. Every controlled prod-uct entering the workplace must have asupplier label on its container.

These labels are a worker's firstdefence in protecting their health andsafety. The labels contain directions onhow to handle and store the product,first aid treatment, expected hazardsand relevant hazard symbols.

These labels must be in both Englishand French.

Workplace Labels

When a hazardous material is decant-ed into another container a workplacelabel must be placed on the new con-tainer.

The workplace label must contain theproduct name, directions on safe han-dling and a statement that an MSDS isavailable.

Labels must be kept in an easily read-able state and replaced as necessary.

Training

Every worker must be WHMIS trained and have asound understanding of labels, MSDSs and haz-ardous material precautions. Workers must beable to apply the training on the job and keep theirtraining up to date. Workers must receive trainingon new chemicals in the workplace and be madeaware of any hazards associated with them.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

An MSDS contains nine sections of information:

MSDSs require updating every three years or as infor-mation changes and must be readily available to eachworker.

Workplace Hazardous Mater ia ls Informat ion System

Locals 175 & 633 United Food & Commercial Workers Canada

Phone: 905-821-8329 Toll Free: 1-800-565-8329

Fax: 905-821-7144

2200 Argentia RoadMississauga, ON

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Betty PardyRecorder

* Product Information* Hazardous Ingredients* Physical Data* Fire or Explosion Hazard* Reactivity Data* Toxicological Properties* Preventative Measures* First Aid Measures* Preparation Information

Class A

Compressed Gases

Class B

Flammable &Combustible Materials

Class C

Oxidizing Materials

Class D1

Materials CausingImmediate & ToxicEffects

Class D2

Materials Causing OtherToxic Effects

Class D3

Biohazardous InfectiousMaterials

Class E

Corrosive Materials

Class F

Dangerously ReactiveMaterials

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YouthNEWSwww.ufcw175.com - e-mail: [email protected]

Over the past two years, a number of Local 175 youth have been working on the Youth Arts Project (YAP). On Saturday, November 6, 2004, stew-ards in attendance at the Eastern Region Steward’s conference were the first to see the results of this endeavour.

YAP brings together young members from across the province to discuss youth, their role in Unions and the labour movement. Working with two popular theatre artists, this group took their experiences at work and developed skits to illustrate the struggles of youth at work. Each skit is based on actual occurrences young Local members experienced at work.

Performing these skits at Steward’s Seminars allows young members to reach other members and let them know that the youth in this Local want to – and can be – active in their Union. The message is that Youth can help themselves and each other by getting involved and working together.

Youth issues are similar in nature to traditional workplace experiences and yet also unique because of the workers’ ages, perspectives and the

way they choose to deal with those problems. The four skits presented, out of 13 developed, address dis-crimination, harassment and job posting issues.

As more young members get involved in their workplace and their Union, the labour movement strengthens.

Performers of the Youth Arts Project skits below include: (Front Row l-r) Popular Theatre artist Erin Oke; Sacha Minor, Pharma Plus, Welland; Tammy Burd, Port Colborne Poultry; Training Centre Instructor, Ashleigh Vink and Popular Theatre artist Morgan Jones Phillips. (Back Row l-r) Joe Zuvic, Port Colborne Poultry; Darren Mullin, Fortinos Ancaster; Mike Rozic, Port Colborne Poultry; Marco Pitino, Dominion Ellesmere; and Mark Stockton, Food Basics Harwood.


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