Inside this issue:

Unit Chair 2

Spot Light onRichard Brooks

3

Spot light onKelly Rhynold

3

Health and safety 4

Union In Politic 5

Search and Rescue 6

Hello brothers and sisters, is it just me or is time flying by? With the summer approaching and the long cold winter well behind us time does seem to be cruising along. The upcoming vacation season is approaching so I remind all members to have their request for vacation submitted to their supervisor by May 30. Enjoy your time off, you all deserve a break.

Things on the labour front are steadily progressing. The amount of active grievances seam’s to be reducing, as well as some of our other issues. Several members have attended training courses this year as well as con-ferences. It is great to see members taking an active role within the union. The education they receive from the CAW is second to none, so I urge all members who wish to go on course, to approach their shop steward about taking union training.

A recent issue has arisen from our General membership meetings. AT-TENDANCE! We simply are not getting the numbers out to our meet-ings. This leaves all decisions in the hands of the executive. We decide on what money we spend, who goes away on training, how many people go on training etc.etc.etc. The membership (i.e. YOU) have the ultimate de-cision on what the executive recommends we do. So if you want to be part of the process please attend the meetings, if not the executive will make all the decisions for you. I am not sure about you but I would want a say in how my union dues get spent. Food for thought. Take care and have a great summer.

Matthew Blois

Matt Blois President of Local

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President’s Report

Caw Local 2215

Newsletter Date: JUNE 2011Volume 2, issue 2

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Rec reportPride Conference

7

Rally in BCQuality Health Care

8

Asbestos Info 9

Soduko 12

Crossword puzzle 10-11

Letter From The News-letter Committee

13

Contact Information 14

Unit Chair Report – May, 2011As mentioned in the last report, we had a Step 3 grievance meeting with the company on March 8th. Eleven Step 3 grievances were discussed.One positive outcome of the meeting was agreement on a more timely process for the movement of grievances, as per Article 9 of the collective agreement. Specifically, by adhering to the time-lines, seeking/accepting extensions when necessary, and having more involved discussion at Step 2, there should now be increased potential for resolving grievances before Step 3.We have been notified that all cable assemblers should be on recall from layoff by the end of May. There are currently layoffs in the stripper cleaner and sheet metal tech classifications.Welcome to Richard Brooks, who will be our 7 Hangar shop steward.Since the last report, we have had four shop stewards go for the Grievance Handling course at the CAW National Office. They are Andrew McMillan, Chad Snook, George Sutherland and Rob Waring. Tim Murphy and I were also on a week-long Conflict Resolution course in Port Elgin at the CAW Education Centre.For your information, the MRP rotation list is now available via the “P” drive. Have a look to confirm that you are on the list, in accordance with Article 27 of the collective agreement.

Your weather for this month was . . .

Hopefully, we’ll see better weather for our vacations!

In solidarity,

Darlene McIvorLocal 2215 Unit Chair

Getting to Know Your Shop Committee

Hello, I am Richard Brooks. I am the new shop steward for 7 hanger, and also a medical first re-sponder. This is my first time in a union environ-ment. I moved from the UK in 2004, I have served in the RAF for 7 years, working on Harri-ers as an aircraft mechanic and structures me-chanic. I am currently working in the fuel cells on the Aero Union Program

Hello I am Kelly Rhynold. I am the new Trustee.I have never held a position in the Union before, but have been a member for 11 of my 15 years at IMP, I work in Stores and have worked on all programs. I love to bake, and raise money for charity from my baking and selling here at work. So if the sweet tooth hits come up to 9 Hanger for a treat

UNION COMMUNITY LIASIONWe would like to extend our congratulations to all those members who have had a new little one come into their lives. And also would like to extend our condolences to those who have lost a loved one

Unit Chair

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Darlene McIvor

Unit Chair

This year is the 12th

anniversary of the passage of

comprehensive amendments to

Part I (Industrial Relations) of

the Canada Labour Code. The

amendments, which came into

force in 1999, were designed to

modernize the Code and

improve collective bargaining

in federally regulated

industries.

Darlene McIvor, Rob Maxwell and Tim Murphy, have updated their training in Union liaison EFAP through Paid Education Leave ( PEL ).

This program is to provide aid and assistance to our members and families, in the many life related problems, that may befall us. Access is entirely voluntary and strict confidentiality is assured.

Darlene McIvor ext 1601 cell 221-4874Tim Murphy ext 1328Rob Maxwell 1 hgr

www.caw.ca/en/sevices-departments-employee-family-assistance-program-substance-abuse

Unit Chair Report – May, 2011As mentioned in the last report, we had a Step 3 grievance meeting with the company on March 8th. Eleven Step 3 grievances were discussed.One positive outcome of the meeting was agreement on a more timely process for the movement of grievances, as per Article 9 of the collective agreement. Specifically, by adhering to the time-lines, seeking/accepting extensions when necessary, and having more involved discussion at Step 2, there should now be increased potential for resolving grievances before Step 3.We have been notified that all cable assemblers should be on recall from layoff by the end of May. There are currently layoffs in the stripper cleaner and sheet metal tech classifications.Welcome to Richard Brooks, who will be our 7 Hangar shop steward.Since the last report, we have had four shop stewards go for the Grievance Handling course at the CAW National Office. They are Andrew McMillan, Chad Snook, George Sutherland and Rob Waring. Tim Murphy and I were also on a week-long Conflict Resolution course in Port Elgin at the CAW Education Centre.For your information, the MRP rotation list is now available via the “P” drive. Have a look to confirm that you are on the list, in accordance with Article 27 of the collective agreement.

Your weather for this month was . . .

Hopefully, we’ll see better weather for our vacations!

In solidarity,

Darlene McIvorLocal 2215 Unit Chair

Getting to Know Your Shop Committee

Hello, I am Richard Brooks. I am the new shop steward for 7 hanger, and also a medical first re-sponder. This is my first time in a union environ-ment. I moved from the UK in 2004, I have served in the RAF for 7 years, working on Harri-ers as an aircraft mechanic and structures me-chanic. I am currently working in the fuel cells on the Aero Union Program

Hello I am Kelly Rhynold. I am the new Trustee.I have never held a position in the Union before, but have been a member for 11 of my 15 years at IMP, I work in Stores and have worked on all programs. I love to bake, and raise money for charity from my baking and selling here at work. So if the sweet tooth hits come up to 9 Hanger for a treat

UNION COMMUNITY LIASIONWe would like to extend our congratulations to all those members who have had a new little one come into their lives. And also would like to extend our condolences to those who have lost a loved one

Unit Chair

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Darlene McIvor

Unit Chair

This year is the 12th

anniversary of the passage of

comprehensive amendments to

Part I (Industrial Relations) of

the Canada Labour Code. The

amendments, which came into

force in 1999, were designed to

modernize the Code and

improve collective bargaining

in federally regulated

industries.

Darlene McIvor, Rob Maxwell and Tim Murphy, have updated their training in Union liaison EFAP through Paid Education Leave ( PEL ).

This program is to provide aid and assistance to our members and families, in the many life related problems, that may befall us. Access is entirely voluntary and strict confidentiality is assured.

Darlene McIvor ext 1601 cell 221-4874Tim Murphy ext 1328Rob Maxwell 1 hgr

www.caw.ca/en/sevices-departments-employee-family-assistance-program-substance-abuse

Tens of thousands of people around the globe want to express their support and condolences to the survivors of the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that violently swept over the north east coastal region of Japan on March 10.Below is an excerpt from a letter from CAW President Ken Lewenza sent to all Japanese affili-ates of the global labour federations UNI, ITF, IUF and IMF.“I am writing on behalf of the 200,000 members of the Canadian Auto Workers union to ex-press our deepest condolences on the terrible loss and devastation caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami.Here in Canada, we watched in horror, as many did around the world, as the ocean swept vio-lently into coastal towns in the Tohoku and Kanto regions and emergency crews tried to rescue as many as they could to safety. Our hearts particularly go out to the citizens living in the Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, tens of thousands of whom have lost their loved ones, homes and livelihoods...We want to assure you that your sisters and brothers in Canada support your efforts to re-build your community and the lives of those impacted by this tragedy.”To read the full letter or download a copy, please visit: http://www.caw.ca/en/10024.htmThe International Transport Workers' Federation has set up a webpage to allow supporters to send a message of solidarity with Japanese workers and to get an update on the situation as it evolves.For more information, please visit: http://www.itfglobal.org/solidarity/japan.cfmFrom contact Volume 41, No. 11 – March 18, 2011

Solidarity with Japanese Workers

HP JOHSC Committee ReportI just wanted to take this time to tell everyone great job during the Health and Safety week with iden-tifying over 300 hazards all over IMP. I hope everyone keeps track of these to see them completed. (Well we can always hope)We have received 2 reports from MPⅇ these are both posted on the Health And Safety Bulletin Board.One titled Indoor Air Quality As-sessment of the Soldering Opera-tions at Hammands Plains Facility. Basically the recommendations that have come out of this report, is

to do a broader solder test making sure they use flux during the test.The other titled Hazardous Sub-stance Review for IMP Hammonds Plains Facility.This was done in part to the Volun-tary Compliance Order given to IMP HP from HRSDC. This report identifies the most used chemicals, in which, should be given priority to start assessments first. We are still waiting for a reply for man-agement to have this started.Also we have reviewed the survey we hade employees fill out about the JOHSC and how it communi-cates to the employees. We had

57% returned to us and the results are posted on the Health and Safety Board. From the results it looks like we have some work to do on communication, so we will be working on ways to improve this.Thanks for everyone who replied and Thanks for everyone who participated during the Health and Safety week.In solidarityMatthew SmithHP CAW JOHSC Co-Chair

Health And Safety HP

Health And Safety Week HP

ends.Wednesday the bus from Work Authority came in to show off their safety boots and to answer questions employees had.Thursday WCB ‘s billboard truck came out to give out free Tim Horton’s Coffee and to show a movie Work Safe with Rod Stickman and to answer questionsThe JOHSC also put out a survey asking employees how well they feel that the JOHSC communicates to them.Friday we gave out our in house prizes of shirts, mugs, and pens. There were 14

employees who won.I hoped that everyone enjoyed what was put together and were able to take something from it to help improve the health and safety in their workplace.Hopefully this is the start of annual activities for Health and Safety Week and this is something we can build on and add more safety activities during this week.Thanks AgainMatthew SmithHP CAW JOHSC Co-Chair

Health and Safety Week at Hammonds PlainsI would like to thank everyone who participated during this week and every-one who helped make this week work.Every time I looked at the booth there were people around it and they looked engaged with what was going on there.Monday and Tuesday employees were busy hunting down hazards and filling out their ballots. I noticed a lot of com-munication between workers and super-visors about the hazards they found, I hope this continues after the contest

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EVENTS AROUND TOWNJuly

1– 3 Nova Scotia Multi-cultural Festival

1—8 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

8—16 TD Canada Atlantic

Jazz Festival18—19 Catch! The Nova

Scotia Seafood festival

17—24 Halifax Pride Festival

August

4—14 24th Annual Hali-

fax international Busker Festival

And various other events in your local area

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to thank you all for reading this newsletter. We here at the health and wellness committee would like to remind all of you to make sure we have your address or someone who knows where you live. In order for deliveries of Flowers or Gift basket, if we need to send one out. We wish you a safe and happy life, but accidents and sickness do occur. Have safe and happy summer

Health And Wellness

Union in Politics Committee

n't enough to prevent this on May 2, it was a big win for the NDP who now is the opposition & more shocking was that both Bloc & Liberal leaders were not elected back into parliament. The CAW had 2 members running for the NDP this year. Peggy Nash who is an assistant to Ken Lewenza won her riding in Parkdale ON but unfortunately Chris Buckley, president of local 222 in Oshawa came in second to a conservative in the Oshawa riding. Remember, we as voters still have a voice to prevent any misleading political action by calling or emailing your local MP, to fight any injustices that Harper may try to create. The

worst thing now that Harper is try-ing to push through parliament is CETA (Canadian-European Union Trade Agreement) which could essentially wipe out up to 150,000 Canadian jobs. Check out www.caw.ca to find out more de-tails in the Political Action Depart-ment.In Solidarity,Robert Maxwell

PS In the CAW website there isshort clip of me speaking out at CAW Council about the union's fight for keeping the long gun registry. To check this out go to www.caw.ca.

Hello brother & sisters, I would like to thank the membership for letting me talk to you about the federal election. I know I probably shocked a lot of people (even company) being dressed up in a shirt & tie, ha ha. I even got to meet some members at the HP facility & got to see the amazing work that is done at that plant. The CAW had a campaign called "Shift Change" to try and get mem-bers to vote anything but con-servative. This was an action to prevent Harper from get-ting a majority govern-ment. Even though this was-

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Tens of thousands of people around the globe want to express their support and condolences to the survivors of the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that violently swept over the north east coastal region of Japan on March 10.Below is an excerpt from a letter from CAW President Ken Lewenza sent to all Japanese affili-ates of the global labour federations UNI, ITF, IUF and IMF.“I am writing on behalf of the 200,000 members of the Canadian Auto Workers union to ex-press our deepest condolences on the terrible loss and devastation caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami.Here in Canada, we watched in horror, as many did around the world, as the ocean swept vio-lently into coastal towns in the Tohoku and Kanto regions and emergency crews tried to rescue as many as they could to safety. Our hearts particularly go out to the citizens living in the Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, tens of thousands of whom have lost their loved ones, homes and livelihoods...We want to assure you that your sisters and brothers in Canada support your efforts to re-build your community and the lives of those impacted by this tragedy.”To read the full letter or download a copy, please visit: http://www.caw.ca/en/10024.htmThe International Transport Workers' Federation has set up a webpage to allow supporters to send a message of solidarity with Japanese workers and to get an update on the situation as it evolves.For more information, please visit: http://www.itfglobal.org/solidarity/japan.cfmFrom contact Volume 41, No. 11 – March 18, 2011

Solidarity with Japanese Workers

HP JOHSC Committee ReportI just wanted to take this time to tell everyone great job during the Health and Safety week with iden-tifying over 300 hazards all over IMP. I hope everyone keeps track of these to see them completed. (Well we can always hope)We have received 2 reports from MPⅇ these are both posted on the Health And Safety Bulletin Board.One titled Indoor Air Quality As-sessment of the Soldering Opera-tions at Hammands Plains Facility. Basically the recommendations that have come out of this report, is

to do a broader solder test making sure they use flux during the test.The other titled Hazardous Sub-stance Review for IMP Hammonds Plains Facility.This was done in part to the Volun-tary Compliance Order given to IMP HP from HRSDC. This report identifies the most used chemicals, in which, should be given priority to start assessments first. We are still waiting for a reply for man-agement to have this started.Also we have reviewed the survey we hade employees fill out about the JOHSC and how it communi-cates to the employees. We had

57% returned to us and the results are posted on the Health and Safety Board. From the results it looks like we have some work to do on communication, so we will be working on ways to improve this.Thanks for everyone who replied and Thanks for everyone who participated during the Health and Safety week.In solidarityMatthew SmithHP CAW JOHSC Co-Chair

Health And Safety HP

Health And Safety Week HP

ends.Wednesday the bus from Work Authority came in to show off their safety boots and to answer questions employees had.Thursday WCB ‘s billboard truck came out to give out free Tim Horton’s Coffee and to show a movie Work Safe with Rod Stickman and to answer questionsThe JOHSC also put out a survey asking employees how well they feel that the JOHSC communicates to them.Friday we gave out our in house prizes of shirts, mugs, and pens. There were 14

employees who won.I hoped that everyone enjoyed what was put together and were able to take something from it to help improve the health and safety in their workplace.Hopefully this is the start of annual activities for Health and Safety Week and this is something we can build on and add more safety activities during this week.Thanks AgainMatthew SmithHP CAW JOHSC Co-Chair

Health and Safety Week at Hammonds PlainsI would like to thank everyone who participated during this week and every-one who helped make this week work.Every time I looked at the booth there were people around it and they looked engaged with what was going on there.Monday and Tuesday employees were busy hunting down hazards and filling out their ballots. I noticed a lot of com-munication between workers and super-visors about the hazards they found, I hope this continues after the contest

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EVENTS AROUND TOWNJuly

1– 3 Nova Scotia Multi-cultural Festival

1—8 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

8—16 TD Canada Atlantic

Jazz Festival18—19 Catch! The Nova

Scotia Seafood festival

17—24 Halifax Pride Festival

August

4—14 24th Annual Hali-

fax international Busker Festival

And various other events in your local area

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to thank you all for reading this newsletter. We here at the health and wellness committee would like to remind all of you to make sure we have your address or someone who knows where you live. In order for deliveries of Flowers or Gift basket, if we need to send one out. We wish you a safe and happy life, but accidents and sickness do occur. Have safe and happy summer

Health And Wellness

Union in Politics Committee

n't enough to prevent this on May 2, it was a big win for the NDP who now is the opposition & more shocking was that both Bloc & Liberal leaders were not elected back into parliament. The CAW had 2 members running for the NDP this year. Peggy Nash who is an assistant to Ken Lewenza won her riding in Parkdale ON but unfortunately Chris Buckley, president of local 222 in Oshawa came in second to a conservative in the Oshawa riding. Remember, we as voters still have a voice to prevent any misleading political action by calling or emailing your local MP, to fight any injustices that Harper may try to create. The

worst thing now that Harper is try-ing to push through parliament is CETA (Canadian-European Union Trade Agreement) which could essentially wipe out up to 150,000 Canadian jobs. Check out www.caw.ca to find out more de-tails in the Political Action Depart-ment.In Solidarity,Robert Maxwell

PS In the CAW website there isshort clip of me speaking out at CAW Council about the union's fight for keeping the long gun registry. To check this out go to www.caw.ca.

Hello brother & sisters, I would like to thank the membership for letting me talk to you about the federal election. I know I probably shocked a lot of people (even company) being dressed up in a shirt & tie, ha ha. I even got to meet some members at the HP facility & got to see the amazing work that is done at that plant. The CAW had a campaign called "Shift Change" to try and get mem-bers to vote anything but con-servative. This was an action to prevent Harper from get-ting a majority govern-ment. Even though this was-

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Labour day Rally 2010

Pride Conference

Hi everyone,I attended for the 2nd time the Pride Conference that was held in Port Elgin, Ontario on May 6th, 7th and 8th. I have to tell you that those conferences are very intense and constructive.It starts with a nice welcome with the president of CAW and guests. We were all scheduled to attend a workshop from 8:30am to 12:15pm., 1:15 to 4:30pm. Discussing different point of views, sharing experiences and life, I learned more about respecting andaccepting each other the way we are. Different workshops, life experiences, issues, and participants, make me realized how it is important to respect each other. Gender, color of skin, age, religion, shouldn’t close my door to anyone. I learned how to put myself in my sister’s / brother’s shoes before judging, assuming or saying anything. I met people who lost the custody of their children because they are transgendered, gays or lesbians. Unfortunately, for some of them, they will have to fight for their rights in order to tell their kids how much they love them and care for them. Some will have to fight for the rest of their life to be respected, accepted and understood the way they are. Being judged, bullied, threatened, assaulted and sometimes killed are some “consequences” that we have to deal with everyday because of our sexual orientation. Not everyone has the chance “to come out ofthe closet” with a “free pass”. These conferences are about caring, respecting, learning, helping and loving.The conference was wrapped up with a get together on Sunday morning. All I can say is that I can’t wait for the next conference to see how much improvement has been made since the last one. Hopefully we are going forward in order to educate our sisters and brothers towards understanding and respecting each other.

LucieLocal 2215

On April 29 over 375 partici-pants ran into the woods of Nova Scotia for Halifax Re-gional Search and Rescues 11th Eco Endurance Chal-lenge. The event is made possible by sponsors who this year included CAW Local 2215.All profits from the Eco-Endurance Challenge are used to support the activities of Halifax Regional Search and Rescue, including, search and rescue operations and children's Hug -A-Tree pro-

grams. Participants test their navigational abilities as well as endurance in an area of more then 200km2 of the back-country of Nova Scotia, while competing for prizes in 8 or 24 hour events. This fund-raising event promises to be equally fun and chal-lenging for the seasoned ad-venture racer or first time

participant, with competitive and recreational events. Join us next year for a great out-door experience in support of a g r e a t c a u s e .

AJ Peters, member Halifax Search and Rescue and CAW Local 2215.

Search and rescue

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The Recreation Committee hosted a FREE SWIM at Cole Harbour Place on May 7th. About 25 people were in at-tendance and there were lots of kids on the slide and swing rope. Smaller kids were entertained with games and slides! A few brave souls were in the hot tub and not at all nervous about being cooked alive, so you can assume then that it felt therapeutic, and not a bit

scary! The sound of laughter was infectious! We are constantly thinking of new ways to get to-gether for fun so please forward any suggestions to the Recreation committeeBeth Boutilier

In June the Recreation Committee has planned Deep Sea Fishing Excursions for our membership with Murphy's on the Water in Halifax. Two days have been se-

lected- Saturday June 18 and 25 and the excursions are 4 hours long from 9 am to 1 pm. The cost is $30 per person with a maximum of 40 persons per excursion. All will be provided with their own fishing equip-ment and any fish caught will be cleaned and put on ice for our members. Participants can bring their own lunch and bev-erages. Herb Malle

Recreation Report

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Labour day Rally 2010

Pride Conference

Hi everyone,I attended for the 2nd time the Pride Conference that was held in Port Elgin, Ontario on May 6th, 7th and 8th. I have to tell you that those conferences are very intense and constructive.It starts with a nice welcome with the president of CAW and guests. We were all scheduled to attend a workshop from 8:30am to 12:15pm., 1:15 to 4:30pm. Discussing different point of views, sharing experiences and life, I learned more about respecting andaccepting each other the way we are. Different workshops, life experiences, issues, and participants, make me realized how it is important to respect each other. Gender, color of skin, age, religion, shouldn’t close my door to anyone. I learned how to put myself in my sister’s / brother’s shoes before judging, assuming or saying anything. I met people who lost the custody of their children because they are transgendered, gays or lesbians. Unfortunately, for some of them, they will have to fight for their rights in order to tell their kids how much they love them and care for them. Some will have to fight for the rest of their life to be respected, accepted and understood the way they are. Being judged, bullied, threatened, assaulted and sometimes killed are some “consequences” that we have to deal with everyday because of our sexual orientation. Not everyone has the chance “to come out ofthe closet” with a “free pass”. These conferences are about caring, respecting, learning, helping and loving.The conference was wrapped up with a get together on Sunday morning. All I can say is that I can’t wait for the next conference to see how much improvement has been made since the last one. Hopefully we are going forward in order to educate our sisters and brothers towards understanding and respecting each other.

LucieLocal 2215

On April 29 over 375 partici-pants ran into the woods of Nova Scotia for Halifax Re-gional Search and Rescues 11th Eco Endurance Chal-lenge. The event is made possible by sponsors who this year included CAW Local 2215.All profits from the Eco-Endurance Challenge are used to support the activities of Halifax Regional Search and Rescue, including, search and rescue operations and children's Hug -A-Tree pro-

grams. Participants test their navigational abilities as well as endurance in an area of more then 200km2 of the back-country of Nova Scotia, while competing for prizes in 8 or 24 hour events. This fund-raising event promises to be equally fun and chal-lenging for the seasoned ad-venture racer or first time

participant, with competitive and recreational events. Join us next year for a great out-door experience in support of a g r e a t c a u s e .

AJ Peters, member Halifax Search and Rescue and CAW Local 2215.

Search and rescue

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The Recreation Committee hosted a FREE SWIM at Cole Harbour Place on May 7th. About 25 people were in at-tendance and there were lots of kids on the slide and swing rope. Smaller kids were entertained with games and slides! A few brave souls were in the hot tub and not at all nervous about being cooked alive, so you can assume then that it felt therapeutic, and not a bit

scary! The sound of laughter was infectious! We are constantly thinking of new ways to get to-gether for fun so please forward any suggestions to the Recreation committeeBeth Boutilier

In June the Recreation Committee has planned Deep Sea Fishing Excursions for our membership with Murphy's on the Water in Halifax. Two days have been se-

lected- Saturday June 18 and 25 and the excursions are 4 hours long from 9 am to 1 pm. The cost is $30 per person with a maximum of 40 persons per excursion. All will be provided with their own fishing equip-ment and any fish caught will be cleaned and put on ice for our members. Participants can bring their own lunch and bev-erages. Herb Malle

Recreation Report

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Remember worker’s have the right to know

and participate in Health and Safety in

their workplace.Report any concerns

you have pertaining to Asbestos to your

supervisor and Health and Safety

Representatives.Remember it is your and our Health and Safety, if you believe

there is a danger, you also have the right to refuse unsafe work.

Solidarity 'We Are One' Rally in British Columbia

Local 114 President Gord McGrath participates in We Are

One rally, In British Columbia on April 2.

Quality Public Healthcare Is Sustainable

The Canadian Health Coalition is working hard to debunk the myth that universal, public health care is "fiscally unsustainable."

Robert Evans, Canada's leading health care economist, recently spoke out, shattering the myth that public health care is

'unsustainable'; instead he pinned the blame for soaring costs on private health care spending. "Opponents of Medicare claim that

public health care is 'fiscally unsustainable' and that the only viable solution is a shift to more private coverage," Evans said.

"Bluntly, this is a lie." Evans, O.C., Ph.D. (Economics, Harvard), an officer of the Order of Canada, and a fellow of the Royal So-

ciety of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, recently delivered this message to Members of Parliament during a

special briefing session. Here are a few Medicare facts and myths from http://www.medicare.ca/ .The Myth: Our aging population

will make health care unaffordable. The Facts: Population aging is a very small factor in increasing health care costs. At 0.8 per

cent per year, it has less of an impact than population growth (1 per cent) and inflation (2.5 per cent). The key cost drivers in health

care services are the private, for-profit elements - pharmaceuticals, dental, diagnostic testing and other non-insured services. If one

is concerned about rising costs, an aging population is not a reason to privatize the delivery of services.

The Myth: Privatization of health services will control health care costs.

The Facts: Public health care is the best way to control health care spending. Privatization is not sustainable.

What is Asbestos?Asbestos is a natural, fibrous mineral which is mined and processed. There are several typesof asbestos. The main type is chrysotile (white asbestos) which accounts for 99% of presentworld production. It is the type mined in Canada, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Brazil andZimbabwe. The other types are crocidolite (blue asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos),tremolite, anthophyllite and actinolite. The vast majority of asbestos used in the world has beenchrysotile. To the naked eye, chrysotile asbestos looks curly so it is classed as serpentine (likea snake) asbestos, while the other types are amphiboles, characterized by straighter lookingfibres.Asbestos and Health:Asbestos enters your body through breathing in the tiny asbestos fibres. As well, you can ingest(eat) them by breathing through your mouth and by taking them in on food or drinks.Cancer:By the 1950s a few doctors were beginning to suggest that asbestos workers, instead of dyingyoung with asbestosis were living long enough to develop asbestos-induced cancer. Cancersmay not develop for decades from the time workers were exposed to asbestos.There are several types of cancer caused by asbestos:· Lung (80% fatal within 5 years), trachea, and laryngeal cancer· gastro-intestinal cancer (including oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum)· mesothelioma (A rare cancer always associated with asbestos, always fatal, usuallywithin 18 months to two years; it is cancer of the lining of the lung, or, in cases of veryhigh asbestos exposure, of the lining of the abdomen.)Studies have found that excess cancer rates can occur among workers exposed to relatively lowlevels of asbestos (that is, within present allowable limits according to government regulations)for long periods of time or exposed to high levels for relatively brief periods of time (even a fewweeks of high exposure are enough).Prevention in the Workplace:1. Ban asbestos and substitute less hazardous, asbestos-free products.2. Inventory and map where asbestos is found.3. Inspect asbestos areas regularly for damage or deterioration.4. Ensure no work is done in any area where asbestos is found to be damaged or friable(crumbly to hand pressure).5. Insist all damaged or friable asbestos is first removed by competent asbestos removalexperts.6. Segregate the area in which asbestos is being removed and ensure that there is aproper plastic covering with negative pressure so fibres cannot escape.7. Provide Personal Protective Equipment - for all workers who may be exposed to dustin emergency situations. This includes approved respirators which have beenfit-tested.8. Educate and train everyone who may come into contact with asbestos.

Information About ASBESTOS

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Volume 2, issue 2

More than 2,000 Canadian and American trade unionists gathered at the Peace Arch in British Columbia on

April 2 to protest union busting legislation like that in Wisconsin and other U.S. States. CAW Local 111 bus

drivers operated 14 buses on a volunteer basis, making sure that participants could get to the event. CAW

members attended from Victoria and Nanaimo, British Columbia coming over on the ferry to show their soli-

darity. "CAW locals from Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland showed enthusiastic support to the U.S.

trade unionists," said BC Area Director Susan Spratt.

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Remember worker’s have the right to know

and participate in Health and Safety in

their workplace.Report any concerns

you have pertaining to Asbestos to your

supervisor and Health and Safety

Representatives.Remember it is your and our Health and Safety, if you believe

there is a danger, you also have the right to refuse unsafe work.

Solidarity 'We Are One' Rally in British Columbia

Local 114 President Gord McGrath participates in We Are

One rally, In British Columbia on April 2.

Quality Public Healthcare Is Sustainable

The Canadian Health Coalition is working hard to debunk the myth that universal, public health care is "fiscally unsustainable."

Robert Evans, Canada's leading health care economist, recently spoke out, shattering the myth that public health care is

'unsustainable'; instead he pinned the blame for soaring costs on private health care spending. "Opponents of Medicare claim that

public health care is 'fiscally unsustainable' and that the only viable solution is a shift to more private coverage," Evans said.

"Bluntly, this is a lie." Evans, O.C., Ph.D. (Economics, Harvard), an officer of the Order of Canada, and a fellow of the Royal So-

ciety of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, recently delivered this message to Members of Parliament during a

special briefing session. Here are a few Medicare facts and myths from http://www.medicare.ca/ .The Myth: Our aging population

will make health care unaffordable. The Facts: Population aging is a very small factor in increasing health care costs. At 0.8 per

cent per year, it has less of an impact than population growth (1 per cent) and inflation (2.5 per cent). The key cost drivers in health

care services are the private, for-profit elements - pharmaceuticals, dental, diagnostic testing and other non-insured services. If one

is concerned about rising costs, an aging population is not a reason to privatize the delivery of services.

The Myth: Privatization of health services will control health care costs.

The Facts: Public health care is the best way to control health care spending. Privatization is not sustainable.

What is Asbestos?Asbestos is a natural, fibrous mineral which is mined and processed. There are several typesof asbestos. The main type is chrysotile (white asbestos) which accounts for 99% of presentworld production. It is the type mined in Canada, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Brazil andZimbabwe. The other types are crocidolite (blue asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos),tremolite, anthophyllite and actinolite. The vast majority of asbestos used in the world has beenchrysotile. To the naked eye, chrysotile asbestos looks curly so it is classed as serpentine (likea snake) asbestos, while the other types are amphiboles, characterized by straighter lookingfibres.Asbestos and Health:Asbestos enters your body through breathing in the tiny asbestos fibres. As well, you can ingest(eat) them by breathing through your mouth and by taking them in on food or drinks.Cancer:By the 1950s a few doctors were beginning to suggest that asbestos workers, instead of dyingyoung with asbestosis were living long enough to develop asbestos-induced cancer. Cancersmay not develop for decades from the time workers were exposed to asbestos.There are several types of cancer caused by asbestos:· Lung (80% fatal within 5 years), trachea, and laryngeal cancer· gastro-intestinal cancer (including oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum)· mesothelioma (A rare cancer always associated with asbestos, always fatal, usuallywithin 18 months to two years; it is cancer of the lining of the lung, or, in cases of veryhigh asbestos exposure, of the lining of the abdomen.)Studies have found that excess cancer rates can occur among workers exposed to relatively lowlevels of asbestos (that is, within present allowable limits according to government regulations)for long periods of time or exposed to high levels for relatively brief periods of time (even a fewweeks of high exposure are enough).Prevention in the Workplace:1. Ban asbestos and substitute less hazardous, asbestos-free products.2. Inventory and map where asbestos is found.3. Inspect asbestos areas regularly for damage or deterioration.4. Ensure no work is done in any area where asbestos is found to be damaged or friable(crumbly to hand pressure).5. Insist all damaged or friable asbestos is first removed by competent asbestos removalexperts.6. Segregate the area in which asbestos is being removed and ensure that there is aproper plastic covering with negative pressure so fibres cannot escape.7. Provide Personal Protective Equipment - for all workers who may be exposed to dustin emergency situations. This includes approved respirators which have beenfit-tested.8. Educate and train everyone who may come into contact with asbestos.

Information About ASBESTOS

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More than 2,000 Canadian and American trade unionists gathered at the Peace Arch in British Columbia on

April 2 to protest union busting legislation like that in Wisconsin and other U.S. States. CAW Local 111 bus

drivers operated 14 buses on a volunteer basis, making sure that participants could get to the event. CAW

members attended from Victoria and Nanaimo, British Columbia coming over on the ferry to show their soli-

darity. "CAW locals from Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland showed enthusiastic support to the U.S.

trade unionists," said BC Area Director Susan Spratt.

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Summer Crossword Puzzle1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35

36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45

46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56

57 58 59 60 61

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ACROSS1. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye.4. On a ship, train, plane or other vehicle.10. The United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities.13. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice.14. The vast grassy plains of northern Argentina.15. Edible tuber of any of several yams.16. A light touch or stroke.17. Dressed or clothed especially in fine attire.19. The sixth month of the civil year.21. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.23. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir.25. Noisy talk.27. A colorless and odorless inert gas.29. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.30. An unwholesome atmosphere.34. (Old Testament) The fourth son of Jacob who was fore-bear of one of the tribes of Israel.35. Someone who has red hair.36. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.37. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.40. (used of count nouns) Every one considered individually.41. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm.43. Light informal conversation for social occasions.45. Having leadership guidance.46. Wild ox of mountainous areas of eastern India.48. South African term for `boss'.51. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheep-skin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.53. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells.57. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.58. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).61. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves re-sembling celery.62. Being three more than fifty.63. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.64. On or toward the lee.65. A young horse.66. An narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family.67. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.

DOWN1. An informal term for a father.2. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.3. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.4. The month following March and preceding May.5. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.6. Fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves.7. The act of mimicking.8. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material.9. An honorary degree in science.10. The eighth month of the civil year.11. Powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific.12. A strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula.18. Flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules.20. A summary that repeats the substance of a longer discus-sion.22. Harsh or corrosive in tone.24. Shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores.26. A primeval personification of air and breath.28. The state of being decayed or destroyed.31. Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plas-tic when warm.32. (trademark) A liquid that temporarily disables a person.33. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.38. The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food.39. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.42. (Greek mythology) One of the three Graces.44. The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet.47. The month following March and preceding May.49. Jordan's port.50. The capital and largest city of Yemen.51. A colorless and odorless inert gas.52. A fee charged for exchanging currencies.53. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.54. An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open.55. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.56. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.59. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach ra-dar.60. An ugly evil-looking old woman.

Beer & Beethoven

I wanted to let people know that we had a great time at this fundraiser for Symphony Nova Scotia. It was more of a social setting where people were free to move around during the music and play games they had set up, try out different instruments, and eat food.One of the Sponsors was Molson so they had a table open for free sampling and also many bars open to serve the full house in attendance.We were treated with great music, even if you’re not a classical music fan; they played three sets of popular choices from Beethoven.Then we moved up stairs to see JP Cormier and the Elliot Brothers, then, back down stairs to hear both JP Cormier and Symphony Nova Scotia.Over all it was a great time with good beer and great music.ThanksMatthew Smith

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Summer Crossword Puzzle1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35

36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45

46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56

57 58 59 60 61

62 63 64

65 66 67

ACROSS1. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye.4. On a ship, train, plane or other vehicle.10. The United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities.13. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice.14. The vast grassy plains of northern Argentina.15. Edible tuber of any of several yams.16. A light touch or stroke.17. Dressed or clothed especially in fine attire.19. The sixth month of the civil year.21. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.23. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir.25. Noisy talk.27. A colorless and odorless inert gas.29. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits.30. An unwholesome atmosphere.34. (Old Testament) The fourth son of Jacob who was fore-bear of one of the tribes of Israel.35. Someone who has red hair.36. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.37. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central America.40. (used of count nouns) Every one considered individually.41. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm.43. Light informal conversation for social occasions.45. Having leadership guidance.46. Wild ox of mountainous areas of eastern India.48. South African term for `boss'.51. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheep-skin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.53. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells.57. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.58. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).61. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves re-sembling celery.62. Being three more than fifty.63. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.64. On or toward the lee.65. A young horse.66. An narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family.67. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.

DOWN1. An informal term for a father.2. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.3. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.4. The month following March and preceding May.5. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.6. Fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves.7. The act of mimicking.8. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material.9. An honorary degree in science.10. The eighth month of the civil year.11. Powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific.12. A strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula.18. Flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules.20. A summary that repeats the substance of a longer discus-sion.22. Harsh or corrosive in tone.24. Shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores.26. A primeval personification of air and breath.28. The state of being decayed or destroyed.31. Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plas-tic when warm.32. (trademark) A liquid that temporarily disables a person.33. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.38. The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food.39. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.42. (Greek mythology) One of the three Graces.44. The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet.47. The month following March and preceding May.49. Jordan's port.50. The capital and largest city of Yemen.51. A colorless and odorless inert gas.52. A fee charged for exchanging currencies.53. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.54. An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open.55. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.56. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology.59. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach ra-dar.60. An ugly evil-looking old woman.

Beer & Beethoven

I wanted to let people know that we had a great time at this fundraiser for Symphony Nova Scotia. It was more of a social setting where people were free to move around during the music and play games they had set up, try out different instruments, and eat food.One of the Sponsors was Molson so they had a table open for free sampling and also many bars open to serve the full house in attendance.We were treated with great music, even if you’re not a classical music fan; they played three sets of popular choices from Beethoven.Then we moved up stairs to see JP Cormier and the Elliot Brothers, then, back down stairs to hear both JP Cormier and Symphony Nova Scotia.Over all it was a great time with good beer and great music.ThanksMatthew Smith

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DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the opinions and views of the editors, Local 2215 or of the CAW National union.

Front View of the CAW Education Center in Port Elgin Ontario

Sudoku Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

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CAW Local 2215588 Barnes Road

Suite 204Enfield NS B2T 1K3

Phone: 902-873-2250 x 1383

Fax: 902-873-3674E-mail: cawlocal2215hp@hotmail.com

caw.2215@yahoo.ca

Caw Local 2215

On behave of the Newsletter Committee I would like to thank all the members, who have continued to show their support for the Local's Newsletter.

We the editors, are trying to use this forum to provide this Local with a way to reach each other and out to each other.If you have any news from your end of the world we would like to hear it, print it and help support it.

We hope this will interest and inspire you to get involved or continue to be involved, in your Local Union, in what ever way you can.

In solidarityThe Newsletter Committee

Letter From the Newsletter Committee

Local 2215

Have a safe and warm sunny summer

From your newsletter Committee

Newsletter E-mail caw.2215@yahoo.ca

June 7 @ 7pm… LantzJune 12@ 5pm ..EnfieldJune 16@ 7pm...LantzJune 21@ 7pm...LantzJune 28@ 7pm...LantzJuly 5@ 7pm...EnfieldJuly 10@ 5pm...MilfordJuly 13@ 5pm...LantzJuly 17@7:30pm EnfieldJuly 24@ 5pm Nine Mile RiverJuly 26@ 7pm..LantzAug 2 @ 7pm LantzAug 9 @ 7pm ..EnfieldAug 14 @ 5pm…EnfieldAug 21@ 5pm Nine Mile RiverSept 1@7pm LantzSept 11@ 5pm ...Milford

Shockers Ball Schedule

DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the opinions and views of the editors, Local 2215 or of the CAW National union.

Front View of the CAW Education Center in Port Elgin Ontario

Sudoku Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

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CAW Local 2215588 Barnes Road

Suite 204Enfield NS B2T 1K3

Phone: 902-873-2250 x 1383

Fax: 902-873-3674E-mail: cawlocal2215hp@hotmail.com

caw.2215@yahoo.ca

Caw Local 2215

On behave of the Newsletter Committee I would like to thank all the members, who have continued to show their support for the Local's Newsletter.

We the editors, are trying to use this forum to provide this Local with a way to reach each other and out to each other.If you have any news from your end of the world we would like to hear it, print it and help support it.

We hope this will interest and inspire you to get involved or continue to be involved, in your Local Union, in what ever way you can.

In solidarityThe Newsletter Committee

Letter From the Newsletter Committee

Local 2215

Have a safe and warm sunny summer

From your newsletter Committee

Newsletter E-mail caw.2215@yahoo.ca

June 7 @ 7pm… LantzJune 12@ 5pm ..EnfieldJune 16@ 7pm...LantzJune 21@ 7pm...LantzJune 28@ 7pm...LantzJuly 5@ 7pm...EnfieldJuly 10@ 5pm...MilfordJuly 13@ 5pm...LantzJuly 17@7:30pm EnfieldJuly 24@ 5pm Nine Mile RiverJuly 26@ 7pm..LantzAug 2 @ 7pm LantzAug 9 @ 7pm ..EnfieldAug 14 @ 5pm…EnfieldAug 21@ 5pm Nine Mile RiverSept 1@7pm LantzSept 11@ 5pm ...Milford

Shockers Ball Schedule

Caw Local 2215

The Executive CommitteePresident: Matt BloisPhone: 221-48791st Vice President: Darlene McIvor2nd Vice President: Brad ShnurrFinancial Secretary: Dave MorrisonRecording Secretary: Rob MaxwellTrustees: Tim Murphy

Herb MalleKelly Rhynold

Guide: Terri MacPherson

Sgt at Arms: Gary Clarke

The Shop CommitteeUnit Chairperson Darlene McIvorPhone: 221-4874Shop Committee:3 Hgr Darlene McIvor 8 Bldg Cheri Meehan1 Hgr Rob WaringPaint/Process Terri MacPherson2 Hgr George Sutherland6 Hgr Chad Snook7 Hgr Richard Brooks9 Hgr Matt BloisHP Deborah Rhodenizer

HIA Health & SafetyCo-Chairperson: Dave McDougallPhone: 488-0741Gary Clarke 3 HGRPete Wedge 6 HGRDonna Myers 9 Hgr

HP Health & SafetyCo-Chairperson: Matthew SmithPhil Leger

Education Committee/Women’s CommitteeCheri Meehan 8 BLDBeth Boutilier-Sarty 2 HGR

Recreation CommitteeHerb Malle 1 HGRBeth Boutilier-Sarty 2 HGRMichel Sampson 6 HGR

Human Rights CommitteeRob Maxwell 1 HGR

Cheri Meehan 8 BLD

Darlene McIvor 3Hgr

Tim Murphy 3 Hgr

Health & WellnessDarlene McIvor 3HGR

Tim Murphy 3HGR

Union Community Liaison

Darlene McIvor 3hgr

Tim Murphy 3 Hgr

Rob Maxwell 1 Hgr

Union in Politics CommitteeRob Maxwell 1 Hgr

Election CommitteeBrian Fry HIARob Saucier HIADolene Haverstock HPHeather Gamble HP

Contact Information of the Local’s Committee’s