Greetings:
Members of CAW Local 252 at Mississauga Toyota Dealership have been on strike since June 5, 2008. The owners of this dealership tabled a long list of concessions that has forced our members on strike. They are demanding that the mechanics give up their guarantee of hours (which exists in the industry), and a major overhaul of the benefit plans that have been in place for decades, two-tier wage rates for some classifications, etc. This dealership has been unionized since the mid 60's. Some of our members are close to retirement with up to 40 years of service.
As all of you know, being on the picket line for over four weeks with small membership creates issues of morale and a sense of insecurity on the picket line, especially when four out of nineteen members are scabbing. Needless to say, your support on the picket line is CRUCIAL. I am appealing for you to spend whatever time you can on the picket line.
LOCATION: 2215 Dundas St. E., Mississauga, ON (just west of Highway 427)
TIMES: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
In Solidarity,
Sukhvinder Johl
National Representative,
CAW-Canada
416-419-8191 (cell) or 416-718-8448 or 416-495-6560 (fax)
Email: johl@caw.ca
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In Other News....
The Pension Complaint Files section of the site has been updated with WEG's response to our latest Request to the FSCO that it issue an Order for WEG to comply with PBA.
To stay informed on the OLG Strike situation you are reminded to periodically check their WEBSITE for updates.
