Saturday, December 05, 2009

December News - Member Poll, Pension Matters, WEG Accountability Campaign

Pension Matters:
Unfortunately, there was not enough interest from our Plan Members to conduct the Pension Seminars scheduled for October, 2009.
The Power Point presentation, which was to be featured at the sessions, is available for viewing or downloading > Click here

The Part-Time pension complaint hearings conducted by the FSCO tribunal are completed. We will post the decision of the Tribunal when it becomes available.

WEG Accountability Campaign:
Local Union Representatives have ongoing meetings with Woodbine Management and CAW National Representatives to be informed of the planned changes to our workplace.
Together with CAW National, our Local is planning a campaign to our Provincial Government to demand accountability from racetrack operators for the $millions in slot revenues they receive.

Accountability for:
· the creation and maintenance of decent full time jobs
· evidence of racetrack industry building
· safe, serviced, responsible gambling facilities

We are launching our first poll:

The first in a series of polls to engage our membership in the issues that affect us all.
Click here CAW Local 2007 - Polling Booth to make your opinion count.

On a sad note: Former long time Seniority List Member Pat Petrie passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Notice of Union Meeting and Other Items

A UNION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON:

TUESDAY, Sept. 29th, 2009, 7:45 pm. at the

Comfort Hotel - located across the street from Woodbine Racetrack at the south east corner of Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd.

Regular Order of Business: Including discussion of the Voluntary Retirement with Severance Pay Packages. Applications due by noon, October 9, 2009.

Discussion to include:
· Estimation of the number of employees on the Seniority List by year end 2011 and beyond.
· Estimation of the number of hours available to non Seniority List employees by year end 2011and beyond.
· Estimation of the effect of new automated equipment on the future of teletheatre and money room jobs by year end 2011 and beyond.
· Severance and Termination Pay payable to Seniority List employees who do not receive VRSP packages and who do not work enough hours to remain on the Seniority List.
· Revenue Canada rules regarding the transfer of VSRP packages, Severance and/or Termination Pay to RRSP’s.

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Our Brothers and Sisters Need Our Support

As you may be aware, there are two long and difficult strikes by our fellow CAW brothers and sisters that are still in need of support. Our Local has offered some financial assistance but money alone is never enough. The way to help is firstly to be aware and then to participate in any actions or rallies when ever possible. As you know, picket line support, is always welcome and indeed the best sign of solidarity. Please get out there and support these workers.

Click the following links for more info:

Lexus Toyota Dealership Strike Surpasses a Month


Support Striking Zellers Workers in Scarborough


Remember to visit the CAW National Website often to stay informed about these and other campaigns.

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Kim Power Takes Over as Local's National Rep

Kim Power has recently replaced Brian Stevens (now the National Rep for the Rail Sector) as our National Representative.

Please note that this change and a few others in the Local's Reps are listed on the Contact Info page.
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New Collective Agreement Now Available

The Collective Agreement - Jan. 2009 to Dec. 2011 is available on the Documents and Reports page.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Labour Management Committee Minutes and Pension Complaint Documents

Check the Documents and Reports Page for the following updates:

June 19, 2009 Labour Management Meeting Minutes < Click here

Please note items #3 - 5 which refer to a reducing hours in the Mutuel's Bargaining Unit.

Financial Services Tribunal Hearing for the Part-Time Pension Complaint < Click here

The dates for this matter are now set for November 19, 20, 23, 24, 25 2009 commencing at 9:30 am at the offices of the Financial Services Tribunal 5160 Yonge Street 14th Floor, Toronto.
There will be a Notice of the Hearing advertised in area newspapers.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Robberies at RJ’s On The Main and RJ’s On Chrysler

Many employees have forwarded teletheatre safety recommendations to Union Representatives.

At the June 10 Labour Management Meeting, the Union submitted a number of teletheatre safety recommendations.

In addition, the Union is pursuing the following requests which were sent to Woodbine shortly after the robbery at RJ’s On The Main.

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Sunday, June 07, 2009

CAW National Fishing Tournament

The CAW National Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday July 11th

Click here for more information

Friday, May 15, 2009

Notice Of Union Meeting

A UNION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON:

TUESDAY, June 2nd, 2009, 7:45 pm. at the

Comfort Hotel - located across the street from Woodbine Racetrack at the south east corner of Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd.


Regular Order of Business including:

· Present Annual Financial Statements
· Review new Target Date Pension Fund Option
· Review Voluntary Resignation with Severance Payment Packages, new automated equipment, reduced staffing and more self-serves/ customer service employees
· Review new on line scheduling system
· Labour-Management Committee Agenda

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Nominations for Stewards, Unit Chairperson, Health & Safety Representatives

The following Representatives have been acclaimed:

MEMBERS WELFARE
Maureen Innes

HEALTH & SAFETY
Angie Laurusaitis - Chief H&S Rep. - Woodbine
Bea Sopha -Greenwood
Brenda Laing - Teletheatres

STEWARDS
Patricia Ashby
Bob Ciprick
Maureen Innes
Dawn Kelly
Angie Laurusaitis
Nancy Mahar
Teri Nodello
Sylvia Surk

UNIT CHAIRPERSON
Sylvia Surk

ALTERNATE UNIT CHAIR
Angie Laurusaitis

Check our Links & Connections page for a complete and UPDATED list of all the Local's representatives, including email addresses.

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Understaffing at Teletheatres

Please notify our Chief Health & Safety Rep, Angie Laurusaitis, - alaurusaitis@cawlocal2007.ca if there have been any customer altercations or safety incidents related to under staffing at teletheatres.

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The 24th Annual 2009 CAW National Slo-Pitch Championship

Click here for more information and entry form

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Nominations for Stewards, Woodbine Workplace Chair, Health & Safety Representatives

All Steward, Health & Safety and Woodbine Workplace Chair positions are up for renewal for three (3) year terms.
Any Member who wishes to volunteer to fill a position or who would like to nominate someone to fill a position, please contact the union office:
by fax (416-628-7959),
phone (519-856-0295) or
email - bhenderson@cawlocal2007.ca , by April 11th.

All representatives will be trained by the Union.

Local President,
Brian Henderson

Friday, February 20, 2009

Family Education Program - Summer '09

Applications for the '09 Family Education Program at Port Elgin should be submitted by March 6th.

Click here for more info and a printable application form.

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FYI - Are you a Trap shooter or interested in Trap shooting ?

Click here for information re: National Trap Shoot to be held at the Galt Sportsman Club May 2nd

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Pension Case and Grievance Report Updates

Our Documents & Reports page has been updated with the February 12, 09 Grievance Report.

Also, please check our Part-time Pension Complaint Files for the latest developments.

( Note: Included in the February 12, 09 Grievance Report are links to an Agreement reached to resolve a Group Grievance re: Stat Holiday Pay for E-List employees and the Arbitrator's Decision on the Group/Policy Grievance re: Head Dealer at Mohawk )

Monday, February 09, 2009

Ratification Update

The Memorandum of Settlement presented at the Ratification Meeting, Sunday Feb. 8th, was accepted.

Click here for Memorandum of Settlement

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Notice of Ratification Meeting

RATIFICATION MEETING

DATE: Sunday, February 8th, 2009

TIME: 9:00 am

PLACE: Holiday Inn Toronto-Airport East, 600 Dixon Road just west of Martin Grove Rd. ( On the north side of Dixon Road )

Do not pay for parking.

All mutuels bargaining unit employees, including Eligibility List and casual employees, are entitled to vote.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Notice - Negotiations Update

Please be advised that negotiations between Woodbine Entertainment Group and CAW Local
2007 (Mutuels) are continuing.

Although the Strike/Lockout deadline is February 5, 2009 at 12:01am, neither party has provided notice to engage in a labour dispute at that time, notwithstanding being in a legal position to do so.

The parties continue to have an agreement to provide each other with 24 hours notice should
either party decide to engage in a labour dispute.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Notice - Negotiations Update

Negotiations between Woodbine Entertainment Group and CAW Local 2007 (Mutuels) are continuing.

Each of the Bargaining Committees remain focused at resolving the workplace issues at the bargaining table and as such have agreed to not take any Strike/Lockout action, notwithstanding being in a legal position to do so.

The parties have also agreed to provide each other with 24 hours notice should either party decide to engage in a labour dispute which in any event will be no earlier than Thursday February 5, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Notice - Negotiations Update

January 27, 2009
Negotiations between Woodbine Entertainment Group and CAW Local 2007 (Mutuels) are continuing.

Our current focus remains at the bargaining table and the parties have agreed to not take any
Strike/Lockout action, notwithstanding being in a legal position to do so.

The parties have also agreed to provide each other with 24 hours notice should either party decide to engage in a labour dispute which in any event will be no earlier than February 3, 2009 at 5:00 a.m.

Monday, January 12, 2009

NOTICE OF UNION MEETING

DATE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th, 2009

TIME: 7:45 PM

PLACE: 1343 MATHESON BLVD. EAST

In the Union hall at the back of CAW Local 252
Located one kilometer south of HWY 401
One block west of Dixie Road
On the south side of Matheson
At the intersection of Matheson and Ambler Dr.

AGENDA:

· Progress Report on Negotiations with WEG
· Strike Mandate

All mutuel bargaining unit employees are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This includes Seniority List, Eligibility List and all casual/part-time
mutuel employees

WEG and CAW Local 252 are in a legal strike/lock-out position as of 12:01
am. Wednesday, January, 28th, 2009