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101 Syndicate Ave. N., Suite 512, Thunder Bay, ON,  CANADA   P7C 3V4  (807) 474-4229
 


SLEEPING GIANT IN THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY - HOME OF THE CAW LOCAL 229 HEAD OFFICE

CAW LOCAL 229 ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC 2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at a new location!  JOIN THE FUN!  Click HERE for more details.

2010 - CAW LOCAL 229 BURSARIES AWARDED
The following students are the successful applicants of the 2010 bursaries:
St Patrick’s High School
  • Peter Sabourin Achievement Bursary - $500
     

    Jessica Baraskewich - Daughter of CAW Local 229 member Brian Baraskewich who works at Lakehead University
     

  • Tom Falzetta Memorial Bursary - $500
     

    Jordan Garofalo - Son of CAW Local 229 member Greg Garofalo who works at T.B. District Catholic School Board.

Hammarskjold High School
  • CAW Local 229 Achievement Bursaries - $500

    Jonathon Day - son of CAW Local 229 member Helene Mercier who works at George Jeffrey Children’s Treatment Centre

    Latasha Schaller - daughter of CAW Local 229 member Diane Schaller who works at Ft. William Clinic.

Westgate High School
  • CAW Local 229 Women’s Committee Bursary in memory of Vyvian Smith - $500
     
    Stefani Donahue - daughter of CAW Local 229 member Cherisa Rydholm who works at Options Northwest.

2010-2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION - RESULTS & MEMO TO MEMBERS

The election for CAW Local 229 Executive board members will took place June 16, 2010.  Click here for the results as well as a memo from the Board to its members.

PARAMEDICS OF ONTARIO HAVE HISTORY OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

The scope of medical services provided and the advanced training they undergo have evolved to the extent that their involvement in medical emergencies is critical to the outcome for the patient and can mean the difference between life and death.  MORE DETAILS

ONTARIO NURSING HOME BARGAINING 2010

One hundred CAW Ontario LTC chair-people, local union and staff representatives met in Toronto December 10 and 11 to discuss bargaining strategy for more then 70 nursing home agreements that expire in 2010. MORE DETAILS

REPORT OF THE GERIATRIC AND LONG TERM CARE REVIEW COMMITTEE: UNFORTUNATE DEATHS

The 19th Annual Report of the Geriatric and Long Term Care Review Committee to the Chief Coroner for the province released in September 2009 reviews several unfortunate deaths and raises the issues we have been struggling to bring to the public's attention. MORE DETAILS

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS JOIN LOCAL 229

Caw Local 229 has recently added a new unit, Brinks Canada Ltd. The twenty five new members located in Thunder Bay provide armoured car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing and other value-added services to banks, retailers and other commercial and governmental agencies.  MORE DETAILS

HILLDALE GARDENS RETIREMENT LIVING JOIN LOCAL 229
Workers at the Hilldale Garden Retirement Living voted overwhelmingly to join the Canadian Auto Workers Union Local 229. MORE DETAILS
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION PROCESSES FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Several provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act describe the legal requirement for the workplace parties to communicate with each other about health and safety matters.  MORE DETAILS

PANDEMIC H1N1 INFLUENZA RECOVERY

In Ontario, the impact of pandemic H1N1 strain has been relatively mild. However, it is possible that the pH1N1 strain could become more virulent in a possible next wave of H1N1 influenza.  MORE DETAILS




CAW Local 229 welcomes Hilldale Gardens Retirement Living employees who recently joined our Union!


CAW Local 229 welcomes Brinks Canada employees to our Union!

CAW LOCAL 229 BURSARY

CAW Local 229 is funding four (4) bursaries of $500 which will be awarded to sons/daughters of CAW Local 229 Members who are graduating in 2010 and are entering their first year of post secondary education.  Click HERE for more details (pdf).

CAW Local 229 is proud to partner with 'Neighbors, Friends & Families' to encourage the community to get involved in the committee's strategies to prevent women abuse.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS...


The Undercover Project is asking the people of Thunder Bay to donate brand new socks and underwear to help them meet the goal of assisting over 3000 needy children in Thunder Bay that are going without these bare necessities.
TO SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE CLICK HERE.


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