CAW National Reps Introduced

On March 26, CAW National Representatives, Hemi Mitic (Assistant to the National CAW President), Brian Stevens (National Representative) and CAW Local 2007 President, Brian Henderson, met with Woodbine management to get acquainted and discuss a number of issues. Brother Mitic explained that while CAW Local Unions are autonomous, the national leadership is keenly aware of local union issues and strongly supports its local unions.

Brother Mitic advised WEG that our Local Union would decide which grievances to arbitrate and CAW would provide representation at hearings. He introduced Brian Stevens as the National Representative who has been assigned to our Local. You may have heard Brother Stevens' name mentioned in the news lately, as he was a key figure in the recent Collins & Aikman plant occupation.

Hemi indicated that CAW Locals which have as many members as ours, usually have office space in plants.

CAW Local 2007 Delegates attended the CAW National Council at Port Elgin, April 13-14

Council Delegates meet several times a year to discuss and debate issues of importance to the union. These Councils ensure accountability of leadership and staff to Local Unions. They also educate and develop consensus on issues, develop leadership skills and mobilize union activists.

These CAW National Councils reveal not only the political strengths of the CAW, but also demonstrate it's solidarity.

Dalton McGuinty, Phil Fontaine (Chief of the First Nations) and Steve Mahoney (WSIB Chair) were among the guest speakers.

Manufacturing Matters - CAW has launched a major campaign against the exporting of good Canadian manufacturing jobs. This is a grass roots initiative which will include a rally in Ottawa at the end of May.
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CAW is committed to help eliminate child poverty among the First Nations.
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PLEASE NOTE:

> There is a Labour Management Committee Meeting scheduled for May 7^th.
Please forward any suggestion or concerns.

> April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember those who have died or been injured on the job.

“Remember the dead: Fight for the living”.

> Our local has sent $200 to assist the five workers of CAW Local 144 who have been locked out by the Fort Rouge Royal Canadian Legion.