President - Bruce Allen
1st Vice-President - Sue Hotte
2nd Vice-President - Mahendra Thaleshvar
Treasurer - Karen Clark
Recording Secretary - Diane Cormier
Executive Members at Large - Ron Walker, Mohammad Nazir, Ed Gould, Lou Ann Binning, Ethan Clarke
Trustees - Bruce Harper, Serge Valcourt, Irene Lowell
The term of office concludes in November 2011.
1/14/2010
1/06/2010
Hospital Workers Rally
SEIU Local 1 is organizing a rally in St. Catharines to show support for a fair contract for hospital workers in advance of arbitration to settle the contract dispute.
We’re hoping you’ll be able to attend the rally and encourage others to come out and support the hospital workers so that they can get a fair contract!
Rally Details:
Tuesday, January 12
Ontario Street Site
155 Ontario St., St Catharines
Time: 3:00 pm
Contact: Bill Hulme (905.660.1800 x 3062) or Lisa Blanchette (905.695.1203 x 2022 or cell 416.705.1347)
As you know, SEIU represents 17,000 hospital workers in Ontario including nurses, lab technicians, many other allied health care professionals, clerical, maintenance, and building services workers. We are currently in contract negotiations with the Ontario Hospital Association. Mediation ended in November and we are currently waiting for a date to go to arbitration. Please see the press release which explains some of the issues and our position on it on the Local 1 website: http://www.seiulocal1.org/hospitals/SEIU__Hospital_CEO_Infighting_Worsens_Nursing_Shortage.aspx .This release also lists the hospitals affected by these negotiations.
Thank you for your support.
In solidarity,
Lisa Blanchette
Director of Strategic Campaigns
Service Employees International Union - ACWCC
305-2180 Steeles Ave. W. Concord ON L4K 2Z5
t/ 905.695.1203, x 2022
c/ 416.705.1347
f/ 905.695.1209
11/05/2009
2009 Activist Awards Dinner
The St. Catharines & District Labour Council will be holding its 9th annual Health and Safety Activist Awards Dinner at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2009. The event will take place at the CAW Local 199 Hall, 124 bunting Rd. in St. Catharines. The keynote speaker will be Professor Bryan Palmer who teaches Labour Studies at Trent University. The keynote speech will be followed by the presentation of an award for Health and Safety Activist of the Year and by the presentation of the Eric Blair Award for Social Justice Activist of the Year.
Representatives of the media are cordially invited to attend and participate in the event. Anyone wishing to obtain more information about it are encouraged to contact St. Catharines & District Labour Council President Bruce Allen at (905) 934-6233.
Representatives of the media are cordially invited to attend and participate in the event. Anyone wishing to obtain more information about it are encouraged to contact St. Catharines & District Labour Council President Bruce Allen at (905) 934-6233.
9/23/2009
Truth from the Streets of Rangoon
The next meeting of Amnesty International Group 112 Niagara Region takes place Monday, September 28 at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration (corner of Glenridge and Glendale) in St. Catharines. This month’s meeting will feature the 2007 UK film Inside Burma’s Uprising: The truth from the streets of Rangoon by filmmaker Francis Smith.
Amnesty International Niagara Region meets on the fourth Monday of each month (except December, July and August) at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Catharines. Each month’s meeting features a presentation or film on a specific human rights issue or region of concern. Meetings are open to anyone interested in human rights and social justice issues.
Hope to see you there. Remember family and friends are always welcome!
Amnesty International Niagara Region meets on the fourth Monday of each month (except December, July and August) at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Catharines. Each month’s meeting features a presentation or film on a specific human rights issue or region of concern. Meetings are open to anyone interested in human rights and social justice issues.
Hope to see you there. Remember family and friends are always welcome!
9/21/2009
Labour Council Human Rights Committee Appeal
Amnesty International
Jailed Iranian trade unionist urgently needs your help Two years ago, when Mansour Ossanlu was at risk of losing his eyesight, your protests led to his transfer to hospital for the operation he needed. Now he needs your help again.I'm sorry to tell you that Ossanlu's health has deteriorated again. And once more he is being denied the specialist care that prison doctors say he urgently needs. The case judge says that he cannot be treated outside the prison.Send a message to the Iranian authorities to insist that they meet their humanitarian responsibilities to Ossanlu and to call for freedom for all jailed trade unionists.
Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei - Leader of the Islamic Republic
The Office of the Supreme LeaderIslamic Republic Street - Shahid Keshvar Doust StreetTehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
His Excellency Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - President of Iran
The PresidencyPalestine AvenueAzerbaijan IntersectionTehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
Mr Rasoul Movahedian - Ambassador of Iran in the UK
Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran16 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1PT
Dear Sir
We understand that the Coroner, or Medical Examiner attached to Raja’i Shahr Prison in Karaj has directed, both this year and last, that prison officials grant Mansour Ossanlu medical leave in order to receive appropriate treatment. We understand that prison officials, have disregarded this directive and denied him leave. We respectfully remind you that every prisoner has the right to adequate medical attention and that you are responsible for prisoners’ wellbeing.
We are very concerned that Ossanlu appears to be held solely on account of his peaceful trade union activities, in which case he should be released immediately and unconditionally. We remind you of the obligations of Iran under ICCPR Article 22 (1) and ILO conventions 87 and 98, which provide for the right to form and join trade unions.
As a priority, We urge the authorities to ensure that he is given immediate and regular access to his lawyers, and his family as well as adequate and appropriate medical care.
We also urge you to ensure that all jailed Iranian trade unionists, and those facing prosecution and imprisonment arising from legitimate trade union activities, are released, including Ossanlu’s colleague, Ebrahim Madadi, and teacher Farzad Kamangar.
Thank You
Jailed Iranian trade unionist urgently needs your help Two years ago, when Mansour Ossanlu was at risk of losing his eyesight, your protests led to his transfer to hospital for the operation he needed. Now he needs your help again.I'm sorry to tell you that Ossanlu's health has deteriorated again. And once more he is being denied the specialist care that prison doctors say he urgently needs. The case judge says that he cannot be treated outside the prison.Send a message to the Iranian authorities to insist that they meet their humanitarian responsibilities to Ossanlu and to call for freedom for all jailed trade unionists.
Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei - Leader of the Islamic Republic
The Office of the Supreme LeaderIslamic Republic Street - Shahid Keshvar Doust StreetTehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
His Excellency Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - President of Iran
The PresidencyPalestine AvenueAzerbaijan IntersectionTehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
Mr Rasoul Movahedian - Ambassador of Iran in the UK
Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran16 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1PT
Dear Sir
We understand that the Coroner, or Medical Examiner attached to Raja’i Shahr Prison in Karaj has directed, both this year and last, that prison officials grant Mansour Ossanlu medical leave in order to receive appropriate treatment. We understand that prison officials, have disregarded this directive and denied him leave. We respectfully remind you that every prisoner has the right to adequate medical attention and that you are responsible for prisoners’ wellbeing.
We are very concerned that Ossanlu appears to be held solely on account of his peaceful trade union activities, in which case he should be released immediately and unconditionally. We remind you of the obligations of Iran under ICCPR Article 22 (1) and ILO conventions 87 and 98, which provide for the right to form and join trade unions.
As a priority, We urge the authorities to ensure that he is given immediate and regular access to his lawyers, and his family as well as adequate and appropriate medical care.
We also urge you to ensure that all jailed Iranian trade unionists, and those facing prosecution and imprisonment arising from legitimate trade union activities, are released, including Ossanlu’s colleague, Ebrahim Madadi, and teacher Farzad Kamangar.
Thank You
9/04/2009
Labour Day Potluck
The St. Catharines & District Labour Council will be sponsoring a Labour Day Potluck at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 4:00 pm. Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath and Canadian Union of Public Employees Ontario President Sid Ryan will be taking part along with labour singer George Hewison and the Raging Grannies.
The event will be held at 36 Sunnylea Dr. in St. Catharines just off of Carlton St. between Grantham Ave. and Bunting Rd. For more information telephone (905) 934-6233 or email ballen@cogeco.ca
The event will be held at 36 Sunnylea Dr. in St. Catharines just off of Carlton St. between Grantham Ave. and Bunting Rd. For more information telephone (905) 934-6233 or email ballen@cogeco.ca
8/29/2009
Clemency for Leonard Peltier
"When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat." --Nelson Mandela
Saturday, September 12, is Mr. Peltier's 65th birthday. Due to the political nature of the Peltier case, a high level of public awareness is critical if new legal efforts are to succeed. The best birthday gift you can give to Mr. Peltier is to educate your community about his case. See the suggestions at <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/educate.htm>.
Send cards and letters to:
Leonard Peltier #89637 -132 USP-Lewisburg U.S. Penitentiary PO Box 1000 Lewisburg, PA
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to sway you from your conscience." -- Leonard Peltier
Saturday, September 12, is Mr. Peltier's 65th birthday. Due to the political nature of the Peltier case, a high level of public awareness is critical if new legal efforts are to succeed. The best birthday gift you can give to Mr. Peltier is to educate your community about his case. See the suggestions at <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/educate.htm>.
Send cards and letters to:
Leonard Peltier #89637 -132 USP-Lewisburg U.S. Penitentiary PO Box 1000 Lewisburg, PA
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to sway you from your conscience." -- Leonard Peltier
8/15/2009
Zellers Distribution Centre Strike Support Appeal
Over 300 CAW Local 1000 members have been out on strike at the Zellers Distribution Centre in Scarborough, Ontario since July 16. The employer (Hudson’s Bay Corporation – now owned by U.S.-based private equity firm NRDC Equity Partners) has walked away from the bargaining table and refuses to negotiate with our union.
What you can do!
Please take 2 minutes to participate in our online letter writing campaign! Support these workers by letting Zellers CEO & President Mark Foote know that these demands are simply unacceptable and that he should bring his team of negotiators back to the table with the mandate to reach a fair and equitable settlement.
Visit: http://petition.web.net/caw/node/8 to sign the petition. We need as many signatures as possible!!
Zellers is demanding massive contract rollbacks from these workers, that includes:
- An $8/hour pay cut for material handlers (approx $16,000 annually);
- Eliminate severance pay entitlements;
- Remove seniority provisions for new job postings;
- Establish a two-tier vacation system; and
- Increasing the use of temporary agency workers in the warehouse
Our members feel these demands are unreasonable and simply unacceptable. Retail workers, across the country, have suffered from major employer concessionary demands for years, which have impacted wage and benefit levels. CAW Local 1000 members are taking a principled stand against these concessions in support of all Canadian retail workers.
For more information on the campaign visit the CAW website at: www.caw.ca/en
In Solidarity,
-------------------------------------------------------
Angelo DiCaro
CAW Communications Department
205 Placer Court
Toronto, Ontario
M2H 3H9
tf: 1.800.268.5763 xt 3754
o: 416.495.3754
c: 416.606.6311
angelo.dicaro@caw.ca
CAW Website: www.caw.ca/en
CAW RSS news feed: http://www.caw.ca/en/currentNews.xml
Subscribe to CAW newsletters: http://www.caw.ca/en/newsletters.htm
What you can do!
Please take 2 minutes to participate in our online letter writing campaign! Support these workers by letting Zellers CEO & President Mark Foote know that these demands are simply unacceptable and that he should bring his team of negotiators back to the table with the mandate to reach a fair and equitable settlement.
Visit: http://petition.web.net/caw/node/8 to sign the petition. We need as many signatures as possible!!
Zellers is demanding massive contract rollbacks from these workers, that includes:
- An $8/hour pay cut for material handlers (approx $16,000 annually);
- Eliminate severance pay entitlements;
- Remove seniority provisions for new job postings;
- Establish a two-tier vacation system; and
- Increasing the use of temporary agency workers in the warehouse
Our members feel these demands are unreasonable and simply unacceptable. Retail workers, across the country, have suffered from major employer concessionary demands for years, which have impacted wage and benefit levels. CAW Local 1000 members are taking a principled stand against these concessions in support of all Canadian retail workers.
For more information on the campaign visit the CAW website at: www.caw.ca/en
In Solidarity,
-------------------------------------------------------
Angelo DiCaro
CAW Communications Department
205 Placer Court
Toronto, Ontario
M2H 3H9
tf: 1.800.268.5763 xt 3754
o: 416.495.3754
c: 416.606.6311
angelo.dicaro@caw.ca
CAW Website: www.caw.ca/en
CAW RSS news feed: http://www.caw.ca/en/currentNews.xml
Subscribe to CAW newsletters: http://www.caw.ca/en/newsletters.htm
7/11/2009
Fort Erie Hospital Rally July15th
Our Town
Our Emergency Room
OUR HOSPITAL!
On Wednesday July 15th the
Niagara Health Services will be in town
WHERE: Douglas Memorial Hospital
WHEN: July 15th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
WHY: Information Session for Sept. 27th
conversion of Emergency Room to an
Urgent Care Centre (U.C.C.)
If this conversion happens, consider the following:
• The street signs will come down and will no longer direct
people where to seek medical attention
• Ambulances as of Sept 27th will not be allowed at DMH for any
reason unless protocols are changed
• Extra ambulances taking citizens to out of town hospitals will
cost Taxpayers over $3 million per year!
Concerned residents of Fort Erie will be holding a
RALLY on July 15th at 2:30 pm at DMH
The purpose of this RALLY is to show support for KEEPing
OUR Emergency Room in OUR Hospital in OUR Town.
Say NO to: Say YES to:
U.C.C.
Urgent Care Centre
Emergency Room
PLEASE COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Our Emergency Room
OUR HOSPITAL!
On Wednesday July 15th the
Niagara Health Services will be in town
WHERE: Douglas Memorial Hospital
WHEN: July 15th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
WHY: Information Session for Sept. 27th
conversion of Emergency Room to an
Urgent Care Centre (U.C.C.)
If this conversion happens, consider the following:
• The street signs will come down and will no longer direct
people where to seek medical attention
• Ambulances as of Sept 27th will not be allowed at DMH for any
reason unless protocols are changed
• Extra ambulances taking citizens to out of town hospitals will
cost Taxpayers over $3 million per year!
Concerned residents of Fort Erie will be holding a
RALLY on July 15th at 2:30 pm at DMH
The purpose of this RALLY is to show support for KEEPing
OUR Emergency Room in OUR Hospital in OUR Town.
Say NO to: Say YES to:
U.C.C.
Urgent Care Centre
Emergency Room
PLEASE COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
6/03/2009
Pride Week Events
Monday is the start of the Pride events in Niagara. This message is to remind you that some of the events require RSVP's, such as the Snappy Sassy Supper Club at Keefer Mansion, the Bike Ride Wine Tour, and the Relay for Life. Please click here for more details or see the events listings on the OUTniagara web site.
The events are:
Flag Raising
Pride Dance
Snappy Sassy Supper Club
Fiesta
Pride Picnic
Symphony Fund Raiser
Out for Lunch
Bike Ride Wine Tour
Relay for Life
Drag Show
Dinner and a Movie
In Solidarity,
Tom Balint and Marion Mueller
CAW 199 LGBT Committee
905 687 0701
cawlgbt@me.com
The events are:
Flag Raising
Pride Dance
Snappy Sassy Supper Club
Fiesta
Pride Picnic
Symphony Fund Raiser
Out for Lunch
Bike Ride Wine Tour
Relay for Life
Drag Show
Dinner and a Movie
In Solidarity,
Tom Balint and Marion Mueller
CAW 199 LGBT Committee
905 687 0701
cawlgbt@me.com
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