Thank you to everyone who donated their time or money to this past year’s Leukemia fundraising efforts across the province. At the 2006 Murray Margarit Memorial Gala held June 23 in Toronto, it gave me great pride to announce that Locals 175 & 633 members had raised an incredible $350,000. Our contribution, the most of any contributor to the National total, helped bring the UFCW Canada total to a record-breaking $1.13 million.

Our tremendous success every year is because of the outstanding efforts of our members, who know that every dollar brings us a step closer to finding a cure. I want to congratulate and thank you for helping bring that cure closer than ever.

I also would like to remind everyone to attend Labour Day activities in their community on September 4, 2006. Many parades, barbecues and other events are already planned. We post any events we receive notice of on our Web site. You can also check with your local district Labour Council.

Thunder Bay:
Monday, September 4th, 2006 at the Lakehead Labour Centre Baseball Diamond
929 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay
12 noon to 3 p.m. Free Food and Refreshments

Kenora:
Monday, September 4th, 2006
Anicniabe Park 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

I hope to see everyone out celebrating this year’s Labour Day – enjoy your summer.

In Solidarity, Wayne Hanley President Local 175 UFCW National Director

• Golf Tournament
• Safeway Negotiations
• Fall Stewards' Seminar

NW Region Staff

Shawn Haggerty
Director

Colby Flank
Union Rep


David Noonan
Union Rep

8th Annual Golf Tournament raises more than $3,000

On Saturday, July 22, 2006, the day was hot, the sky was blue and the 8th annual Leukemia Golf Tournament in Thunder Bay was a huge success. It raised $3,023.50 for leukemia research. All who came out had a great time.

There were 50 golfers – some good and some not so good – but that didn't matter because everyone enjoyed themselves. The tournament raised approximately $3,000. The golfers made donations when purchasing mulligans or participating in the chipping contest. Tracy, Carol and Colby took care of the registration, refreshments and BBQ.

The event wouldn't have been possible without the generous donations from employers and friends. All are looking forward to an even bigger and better 9th annual tournament next year.

The ladies pose in pink.	Showing off a "golf tan."	Driving practice.

Registering golfers in the shade.	Steve Cattani, a steward at Safeway #682, won the A&P sponsored hole and an A&P gift certificate.	Kathy Stubbs won a Safeway gift certificate by winning the Safeway sponsored hole.	Kevin Faulkner - a member from A&P 421 - won the chipping contest.

Safeway negotiations

The first set of negotiations took place July 24 and 25 with the second set scheduled for September 20,21 and 22 and the third for October 25, 26 and 27, 2006.

The committee consists of Linda Petch and Carla Tremblay
from store 664, Dan Richmond and Barb Wojiechowski from
store 681 and Steve Cattani and Tiia Liigvald from store 682.

STEWARDS’ EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

To All Stewards - North West Region

An Educational Seminar will be held for all Stewards in the North West Region on Saturday, September 9, 2006  and Sunday, September 10, 2006 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay.

A full program of instruction has been arranged and we urge all Stewards to attend. Again, it will be a two-day Seminar concluding at 12:30 p.m. on the Sunday.

Stewards are requested to arrange Saturday, September 9th , 2006 and Sunday September 10th 2006 as their regularly scheduled days off for that week.

A brief outline of the week-end is as follows:

SATURDAY:         

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.                    Registration - Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.                    Welcome to all Delegates
9:30 a.m.                                Steward’s Training
NOON - 1:00 p.m.                  LUNCH (provided)
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.                    Steward’s Training
6:30 p.m.                                Dinner                                                           

SUNDAY:

9:30 - 12:30 p.m.                 Steward’s Training
12:30 p.m.                             Certificate Presentation

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR STEWARDS AND ESCORTS AT THE VALHALLA INN AS FOLLOWS:

Friday and Saturday:Atikokan, Dryden, Fort Frances, Emo, Hornepayne, Kapuskasing, Hearst, Kenora, Marathon, Vermilion Bay, White River.

IMPORTANT

For those Stewards who require Friday night accommodations, please ensure you request same when making your arrangements, otherwise, only one (1) night will be reserved.

If for some reason you are unable to attend, please ensure you contact the office to advise of same. Stewards who have reserved accommodations and who are “no show” will be responsible for costs incurred as per Union policy.

The cost of breakfast will be covered for Stewards with overnight accommodations.  Escorts are also invited to the Dinner. Stewards are requested to form car pools from their areas. Traveling expenses will be paid on the ususal basis.

Please phone the Regional Office at “346-4227" or Toll Free at “1 - 800 - 465-6932" on or before “SEPTEMBER 1, 2006" to advise which Courses you are interested in attending in order of preference.

STEWARD’S EDUCATION SEMINAR                                                                 

MANDATORY COURSES -courses that must have been taken before being eligible to take the Optional courses

STEWARD TRAINING LEVEL I

• An introduction to the roles of the Steward; grievance investigation, identification, and handling, workplace advocacy, etc.  To ensure the Steward understands the principles and responsibilities of the Union as well as their obligations.

STEWARD TRAINING LEVEL II

• The progression of Steward Training Level I.  Prepares the Steward for more in depth investigation and advocacy.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

• This Course is an introduction to Health and Safety, the legislation in regard to workers rights and the different roles and responsibilities of workers, employers and joint Health and Safety Committees.  This Course is not intended to make anyone a Health and Safety expert but familiarize Stewards in Health and Safety so they may better represent our fellow members if the need arises.
  
  **A certificate will be received from the WHSC when ten modules of the Level 1 Health & Safety Course are completed. “Intro to Health & Safety” will count as four modules.

OPTIONAL COURSES

YOUNG, UNION & PROUD (Youth Course - under 30 years of age)

• This Course will provide our young union members the opportunity to explore their role in our union and their place in the labour movement while developing ideas around social globalization.  We will look at the structure of the Local union, our place in it, and how to further expand youth participation in the Locals and the broader movement.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 2006  

• This course provides stewards with the basic knowledge and background for collective bargaining.  Participants develop practical skills as well as learning various theories of collective bargaining.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO
REGISTER PRIOR TO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006