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Compass Group workers at Bruce Power ratify
On August 13, 2008, the 32 members working for Compass Group at the Bruce Power Plant in Tiverton secured a new three-year collective agreement including retroactive pay and other improvements:
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Wages increase by 35 cents per hour retroactive to November 1, 2007, another 35 cents per hour on November 1, 2008 and 35 cents per hour on November 1, 2009.
Workers benefit from a new weekend shift premium of $2 per hour and increase to the night shift premium which brings it up to $2 per hour as well. Company contributions to the workers’ dental plan increase by one cent per hour in each year covered by the contract. Members receive pay for up to eight hours leave, up from two hours, for an employer requested medical examination. Language establishes that any additional route vending positions will be filled from within the bargaining unit. Bereavement leave language now has one day added for the death of an aunt or uncle. Members may use a sick day if they are scheduled to work but there is no work available.
Union Negotiating Committee: Linda Brooks, Nancy Pierunek and Union Rep Roy Reed.
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E.D. Smith Foods members ratify new collective agreement
The 175 members working at the E.D. Smith facility in Seaforth secured a new three-year collective agreement at a meeting held August 20, 2008.The contract includes the following improvements:
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Wages increase by 2 per cent on January 1, 2009, 2 per cent on January 1, 2010 and 1.5 per cent on January 1, 2011.
The drivers’ car allowances increase to 40 cents per kilometre, up from 28 cents. Vision care coverage increases to $155 per 2-year period, up from $125. This amount increases to $175 effective in the third year of the contract. The annual maximum for dental coverage increases to $1,250 upon ratification and to $1,500 on October 1, 2010. Workers receive Life Insurance and AD&D coverage of $50,000 with the exception of Maintenance and Transport Driver classifications, which receive coverage for each at $90,000. Other language improvements address job postings for permanent and non-permanent vacancies, 48-hour layoff notice and a new distribution class. In the event of closure of the Seaforth facility, severance provisions have been established to provide pay in excess of what is outlined in the Employment Standards Act (ESA). In March 2009, the 12-hour shift rotation will go to an 8-hour fixed shift.
Union Negotiating Committee: Kirby Berdan, Bill Holman, Linda Kramers, Jesse Ladd and Union Rep Angus Locke.
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Members at McMaster meet to ratify contract
The 22-member bargaining unit working at the McMaster University Faculty Club had a ratification meeting on August 22, 2008. A new three-year collective agreement, approved by the membership, secures the following improvements:
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All rates and classifications receive wage increases of 30 cents per hour effective August 1, 2008, 35 cents per hour on August 1, 2009 and 40 cents per hour effective August 1, 2010.
Workers receive a shift premium of $3 per hour for hours worked after midnight. Language provides that at least six full-time positions will be maintained within the bargaining unit. The employer will contribute $90 (full-time) and $70 (part-time) per month toward the UFCW Benefit Trust Fund. These amounts increase respectively to $96 and $74 per month effective March 1, 2009, $101 and $$79 per month as of March 1, 2010 and $107 and $83 per month effective March 1, 2011. Beginning the date of ratification the company will contribute 36 cents per hour worked on behalf of full-time employees toward the UFCW Trusteed Dental Plan. As of September 1, 2008, the employer will begin contributions of 36 cents per hour on behalf of part-time employees as well. Workers benefit from improvements to bereavement leave language. Family Day is now recognized as a public holiday in the contract language and full-time workers receive an additional three personal days for a total of five, up from two. Part-time workers now need fewer hours worked to reach vacation pay eligibility. Employees receive a premium of $1.50 per hour for all hours worked on a Sunday.
Union Negotiating Committee: Gail Anderson, Krissie MacDonald and Union Rep Matt Davenport.
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Western Waffles workers ratify
A new collective agreement for the workers at Western Waffles, was ratified on August 24, 2008. The new agreement, approved by the OLRB, brings an early end to the previous contract, which would have ended in 2011. The more than 260 members at the Brantford facility secured the following improvements:
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Wages will increase by 3 per cent effective June 28, 2009, again in 2010 and another 3 per cent in 2011.
Effective the date of 12-hour shift implementation, all rates and classification receive an increase of 5 cents per hour and all employees will receive a lump sum payment of $250 within 30 days of the shift implementation. New language covers the implementation of 12-hour shifts, hours of work and overtime and a new letter of agreement addresses contracting out. The employer will implement a defined-contribution retirement plan effective July 1, 2011 to which the company will match 50 per cent of the first 2 per cent contributed by employees. Maintenance workers have the opportunity to take a voluntary severance package, based on seniority and as outlined in contract language, which provides pay in excess of that provided for by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) Ontario. Improved language addresses grievance procedure, job vacancies, bereavement leave, breaks, steward representation and lead hands.
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Ride for a Cure raises $13,000 for Leukemia research
The 4th annual UFCW "Ride for a Cure" – was a thundering success! This year’s participants help raised $13,115 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) bringing our four-year total to $35,828.
“What a tremendous group of people we had here today,” commented Shawn Haggerty, President of UFCW Local 175. “For these people to brave the rain instead of staying dry at home, really shows we have a great event and participants that are committed to this important cause.”
The day’s ride, held on August 9th, took in many local attractions such as Terra Cotta, Cheltenham Badlands, the Loretto Inn and Hockley Valley. The 47 riders and volunteers arrived from all over including Beaverton, Sudbury, Burlington and Guelph. And John Watson joined us this year again from St Louis, Missouri.
Breakfast muffins and banana bread made by our volunteers tantalized taste buds early in the morning. Riders stopped for lunch at the Loretto Inn where one lucky rider, Barry Mailloux, won the 32” Toshiba TV lunch time raffle.
Barry, a returning rider this year, and his family have been affected by cancer. He likes the event so much that this year he returned to help organize the event marshals. “This is such a great event,” he explains. “I’m impressed by the camaraderie and generosity of all the people here. Even with the rain it was a great day.” At the end of the day, Barry donated the 32” TV he won earlier back to the organizers to raffle off at their next event.
It is for families such as Barry’s and everyone who is affected by cancer that members and staff of Locals 175 & 633 work so hard throughout the year to raise money for the LLSC. “Last year our Local raised $375,000, which helped bring the national total to an astounding $1,400,000,” said President Haggerty.
The event ended with a barbecue featuring delicious Angus burgers, chicken breast and salads donated by Cargill, Maple Lodge Farms, A&P and Back Burner catering.
Other winners included: Rob Nicholas, who won a motorcycle jacket donated by Freak~n~Leather, for collecting the most pledges ($405) and Lorilei White, who won a gift certificate to Freak~n~Leather for the second most pledges collected ($390). The prize for most pledges collected by a club or organization went to Richard McNaughton, President of UFCW Local 333, who returned to the ride for his fourth year. Richard presented organizers with a total donation of $1,075.
President Shawn Haggerty hands out prizes
at
the
conclusion
of
the 2008 Ride for a Cure. Participants withstood quite a
downpour
during the ride and raised more than $13,000.
The Ride for a Cure committee gives special thanks to Fred, Karl and Barry who provided traffic control and to Peel Region EMS for providing a vehicle to follow the riders throughout the day. National Car Rental donated the use of a Mustang convertible for our staff to use for photographing and video taping the ride. Thanks also to the guys from the Neighbourhood Mechanic radio show for taking an interest and dropping by for a look.
For their generous support each rider received an official ride t-shirt, raffle tickets, meals and the opportunity to win at poker. In addition, George Marnica of Tech Sox International presented each rider with a pair of specially engineered motorcycle socks.
Plans are underway for next year’s event, which promises to be bigger and better. So motorcycle enthusiasts, mark your calendar for Saturday August 8th, 2009 as it promises to be another exciting ride.
Riders from this year’s event have an extra incentive to return next year. We will hold a special draw again for return riders who will receive a special raffle ticket for each additional new rider that they bring to the event as well.
For more information please contact Dave White at dave.white@ufcwrideforacure.ca. You can also visit the Web site at www.ufcwrideforacure.ca.
Prizes and Awards:
- Most pledges Collected – Rob Nicholas - $405
- 2nd Prize Most Pledges Collected – Lorilei White - $390
- Most Pledges by Club or Org - UFCW Local 333 - $1,075
- Farthest Traveled - John Watson - St. Louis, USA
- Volunteers Pick – Ryan Peliti (who was the day’s youngest rider)
- Best Poker Hand - Carol Wark
- Worst Poker Hand – Karl Siroky
Show~n~Shine Winners:
- Production Class: Terry Sheremet 2005 Harley Davidson Softail
- Custom Class: Darryl E. Watson 2006 Harley Davidson Road King
- Vintage Class: John Watson 1981 Honda Goldwing
Raffles:
- Return Rider raffle – Rick Slaught won the 27” LCD TV
- Lunch raffle – Barry Mailloux, won the 32” Toshiba TV
- Dinner raffle – John Watson won the Tom-Tom Rider GPS
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NOTICE OF OFFICER ELECTIONS
- Local Union elections for Locals 175 & 633 will be conducted where required based on nominations concluded in July, 2008.
- Results of nominations were posted in the units on or about August 11 – 15, 2008.
- Elections will be held in the following geographic areas and/or sectors:
LOCAL 175 ELECTIONS TO BE HELD:
CENTRAL REGION (click here for meeting dates/times)
Vice President, Retail & Service Sector – VP #21 VP #22 VP #23
NORTH WEST REGION (click here for meeting dates/times)
Vice President, HOPE Sector – VP #4
EASTERN REGION (click here for meeting dates/times)
Vice President, Industrial Sector – VP #12 VP #13
Vice President, Retail & Service Sector - VP #24 VP #25
SOUTH WEST REGION
Vice Presidents – all positions acclaimed
NOTE: All other nominated positions were ACCLAIMED
LOCAL 633
All nominated positions were ACCLAIMED
- Elections will be conducted, at various polls throughout the province, during the month of September.
- Election notices posted in your workplace, in August, will indicate the poll where you are registered and/or eligible to vote. Should a member choose to vote at a poll, other than his or her registered poll, the ballot will be segregated for purposes of verification.
- To locate the date, time and location of the Election Polls, please refer to the listings below.
CENTRAL REGION
Local 175 Retail & Service Sector members in the CENTRAL REGION will be casting ballots to elect:
VICE PRESIDENT 21, 22 & 23
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DATE |
POLL TIMES |
LOCATION |
Brantford |
Sept 3 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Holiday Inn
Spitfire Grill
664 Colborne Street |
Burlington |
Sept 10 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Black Bull
1124 Guelph Line
Guelph Line & QEW |
Collingwood |
Sept 24 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Mariner Motor Hotel
305 Hume St |
Dunnville |
Sept 4 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Dunnville Legion Hall
305 Queen Street |
Hamilton |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
UFCW Hamilton Office
412 Rennie Street |
Huntsville/
Bracebridge |
Sept 22 |
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Rainbow Inn
32 King William St
Huntsvile |
Kirkland Lake |
Sept 24 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Howard Johnson
50 Government Rd E |
Midland |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Royal Canadian Legion
196 Queen St |
Mississauga |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Mississauga Union Office
2200 Argentia Rd, |
North Bay/ Sturgeon Falls |
Sept 23 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Travelodge
1525 Seymour St |
Orillia |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Best Western Mariposa Inn
400 Memorial Ave |
Oshawa |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Holiday Inn Oshawa
1011 Bloor St E |
Parry Sound |
Sept 11 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Georgian Inns & Suites
48 Joseph St |
Sault Ste Marie |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Great Northern Conf Centre
229 Great Northern Rd |
Simcoe |
Sept 3 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Travelodge
385 Queensway West |
St. Catharines |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Holiday Inn
QEW & Lake Street |
Sudbury |
Sept 10 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Radisson Hotel
85 Ste Anne St |
Timmins |
Sept 25 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Days Inn
14 Mountjoy Street |
Toronto East |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
OFL Building
15 Gervais Dr
Don Mills |
Toronto West
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Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
St Christopher House Community Hall
248 Ossington Ave
Toronto |
EASTERN REGION
Local 175 Industrial, Meat and Poultry Sector members in the EASTERN REGION will be casting ballots to elect:
VICE PRESIDENT 12 & 13
Local 175 Retail & Service Sector members in the EASTERN REGION will be casting ballots to elect:
VICE PRESIDENT 24 & 25
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| CITY |
DATE |
POLL TIMES |
LOCATION |
Arnprior |
Sept 2 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Arnprior Lions Club
77 Madawaska St. |
Belleville
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Sept 4 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Fairfield Inn
Quinte Room
407 North Front St. |
Casselman |
Sept 9
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9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Casselview Golf & Country Club
Hwy 417, Exit 66 |
Cornwall
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Sept 10 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Best Western Heritage Room
1515 Vincent Massey Dr. |
Kingston |
Sept 10 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Days Inn Tercentenary Room
33 Benson St. |
Lindsay |
Sept 4 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Lindsay Inn
Skylight Room
354 Lindsay St. S. |
Marmora |
Sept 11 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Marmora Public Library William Shannon Room
37 Forsyth St. |
Ottawa East |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Travelodge East Gloucester Room
1486 Innes Rd. |
Ottawa West |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Best Western Macies Bytown Room
1274 Carling Ave. |
Pembroke |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Travelodge
Settler’s Hall
900 Pembroke St. E. |
Peterborough |
Sept 10 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Knights of Columbus
317 Hunter St. W. |
Picton |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
The Waring House Waring Hall
Hwy 33 & County Road 1 |
Port Hope |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Comfort Inn
Room #219
Hwy 401 & 28 |
Prescott |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Canadian Legion
141 Henry West |
Rockland |
Sept 8 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Chevaliers de Colombes - Club Powers
954 Giroux St. |
Smiths Falls |
Sept 9 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Comfort Inn
Heritage Room
33 Centre St. |
Trenton
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Sept 3 |
9 a.m. - 10:30 am
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Holiday Inn
Trent Room
401 & Glen Miller Rd. |
NORTH WEST REGION
Local 175 HOPE Sector members in the NORTH WEST REGION will be casting ballots to elect:
VICE PRESIDENT 4
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| CITY |
DATE |
POLL TIMES |
LOCATION |
Fort Frances |
Sept 3 |
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m .
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Adventure Inn
700 Steward Street |
Kenora |
Sept 2 |
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Lakeside Inn & Convention Centre
470 First Avenue |
Thunder Bay |
Sept 10 |
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Lakehead Labour Ctr
929 Fort William Rd |
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