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.

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.

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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CAW National Fishing Tournament

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

Click here for more information

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

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

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