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Union Meeting

Sunday, June 25, 2017

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Royal Canadian Legion #344, 1395 Lakeshore Blvd West. (West of Dowling)

Toronto Ontario,
M6K-3C1

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Fairness for Ontario Workers

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Greetings,

I am writing to you with an urgent request. Today and tomorrow are extremely important as the government is reviewing the Changing Workplaces Review final recommendations before making them public. The government will be debating possible changes that could help to make work fairer for all Ontarians. But this isn’t going to happen without pressure from us.

These recommendations are more than two years in the making. Unifor has been actively engaged in the Review, presenting at the consultations, reaching out to members, contacting and lobbying MPPs, organizing town hall meetings and much more.

Together, we can win increased access to a union; paid sick days; a $15 living wage; equal pay and benefits for equal work for all jobs and classifications, including part-time, temporary, contract, casual and seasonal workers and students; protections against contract flipping; removing all exemptions and loopholes from the Employment Standards and Labour Relations Acts and much more. (Click here for a summary of priorities or watch a short video on why this matters to Ontario workers.)

I am asking that you take five minutes to call and email your MPP, particularly if you live in a Liberal riding. It is very important that you act today.  Click here to find your MPP or look up your elected official.

We have come this far and now we must ensure that we achieve the changes we need. Thank you in advance for your efforts!

In solidarity,

Naureen Rizvi
Ontario Regional Director

Fairness for Ontario Workers

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Union Boards

Sisters and Brothers, as part of the many new Local initiatives Starting Friday May 12, 2017 all Union Boards throughout the local will be stripped of all information and will be redone with all consistent current information that will ensure all members are well up to date on everything that goes on in Local 1996-O. Union Boards will be updated on a regular basis in all common localities monthly, and will reflect current information . Please visit the the boards frequently.

In Solidarity,
Executive 1996-O

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Canadian Labour Congress: Yussuff acclaimed, Election of New Executive

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Delegates at the CLC’s 28th Constitutional Convention today elected CLC Officers for the next term, 2017-2020.

CLC President Hassan Yussuff won a second mandate by acclamation. Yussuff was originally elected to the presidency at the 2014 CLC Convention in Montreal, becoming the first person of colour to lead Canada’s labour movement.

“I am looking forward to working with this very talented and determined team to build on the victories we’ve won over the last three years and to moving us closer to a fair future for all workers,” said Yussuff.

Marie Clarke Walker was elected to replace retiring Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Byers. Walker was previously a CLC Executive Vice-President, having held the position since her election in 2002. She was the first racialized woman and youngest person to hold the position of CLC Executive Vice-President.

Returning Executive Vice-President Donald Lafleur was re-elected for a second term. Lafleur was first elected to the position at the 2014 CLC Convention in Montreal.

Newly elected Executive Vice-President Larry Rousseau was previously the Regional Executive Vice-President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) for the National Capital Region.

Over the course of the week, delegates debated issues like Just Transition for a greener economy, better protections for equity-seeking members, the creation of more good jobs in Canada to put an end to precarious work, and the fight to implement a $15 minimum wage. Delegates also heard from inspiring speakers like Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. This helped set a strong mandate for the incoming Executive, focusing on creating a fair future for all Canadian workers.

Delegates to the Convention also elected new equity representatives for the next three years, as part of the different equity committees of the CLC. These positions include representation for LGBTQ, young workers, workers of colour, Aboriginal workers and disability rights, as well as regional representatives across Canada.

New Officers and council members were sworn in later in the day.

Click here for Canadian Labour Congress