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LOCAL 175 Shawn Haggerty, President;; Teresa Magee, Secretary-Treasurer;; Betty Pardy, Recorder;; Ray Bromley, Al McLean, Scott Penner, Harry Sutton – Executive Assistants

LOCAL 633 Dan Bondy, President;; Marylou Mallett, Secretary-Treasurer;; Neil Hotchkiss, Recorder

DIRECTORSRob Armbruster, Paul Jokhu

BENEFITS Orsola Augurusa, Sherree Backus, Laurie Duncan, Joanne Ford, Joanne Harrow, Georgina

COMMUNICATIONS Jennifer Tunney - Senior

HEALTH & SAFETY Janice Klenot - Senior Health

LEGAL Fernando Reis - Co-ordinator;; Lisa Amin, Catherine Davis, Billeh Hamud, Rebecca Lee, Alycia Shaw, Natalie Wiley, Rebecca Woodrow - Legal Counsel

ORGANIZING Rick Wauhkonen - Organizing Co-ordinator;; Mike Mattioli, Ron McGuire, Tony Nigro,

TRAINING & EDUCATION Kelly Nicholas - Co-ordinator

REGION 1 Dan Lacroix - Regional Director;; Colby

REGION 2 Kelly Tosato - Regional Director;; Mona Bailey, John DiFalco, John Di Nardo, Linval Dixon, Rob Nicholas, Mark Stockton, Chris Watson, Dave

REGION 3 Dan Lacroix - Regional Director;; Simon Baker, Chris Fuller, Paul Hardwick, Marilyn Lang,

REGION 4 Sylvia Groom - Regional Director;; Rick

Haggith, Ashleigh Garner, Jason Hanley, Casey Magee, Arlene Robertson, Brenda Simmons, Melody

REGION 5 Jim McLean - Regional Director;; Jehan

REGION 6 Luc Lacelle - Regional Director;; Wendy

Deelstra, Joe De Melo, Anthony Di Maio, Kevin

REGION 7 Barry Sawyer - Regional Director;;

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The past two years have been quite an ordeal for Canadians, Ontarians, our members, and families. We’ve seen both provincial and federal elections, continuous attacks on living and working conditions of Canadians, the rich getting richer and working people continually struggling. We’ve even seen the Premier step down and prorogue provincial parliament, which in turn left decisions unmade and Ontarian’s in a lurch. It also brought to mind the unfortunate and infamous proroguing of federal government by Conservative Prime Minister Harper.

We are indeed seeing a stepping-up of the attack on working people in this province. If Conservative boss

labour market’ comes to fruition, workers will lose a lot;; in wages,

life for them, their families and communities. Attacking workers inevitably will lead to a lowering of the standard of living in this province. Hudak’s White Paper essentially aims to negate workers’ rights – the rights you and I and our parents and their parents have fought for over many years. What the Conservatives are really

talking about is making Ontario a ‘right to work’ province, just like our neighbours in the state of Indiana. Don’t be fooled;; this ‘right to work’ law sounds much nicer than it actually is – which of course is the point of calling an attack on the rights of workers by such a name. This law actually undermines workers’ rights by prohibiting Union security clauses in your contract. This prohibition undermines workers’ right to collective bargaining and to job security. It leads to the lowering of

workers against each other. This state of affairs is bad for working people in Indiana, and it sure is bad for working people in Ontario.

Bill C-377 is yet another concoction of the Harper Conservatives to take away Unionized workers’ rights to privacy. What this means for you is that if you receive a payment

a CCWIPP pension payment in

will be posted on the Canada Revenue Agency website with your name along with the reason for that payment. Such information disclosure is an attack on Unions because it makes being a member

as uncomfortable as possible. Let me be clear - Bill C-377 violates your right to privacy. It would also allow any employer, including

position of any Union in Canada that is working with its employees to unionize, improve working conditions and increase the wages of those workers. By revealing Union information through disclosure of members’ prescription drug transactions, the federal government is violating both the individual workers’ right to privacy (especially in the sensitive realm of healthcare) and also workers’ collective right to privacy - for their organizations, the Unions.

We as working people cannot be fooled by phrases like ‘right to work,’ or by violations of our right to privacy that on the surface may appear harmless. With increased attacks on workers’ and their Unions, it is important now more than ever to keep mobilizing, and to tell all levels of government loud and clear that the workers of Ontario are a force to be reckoned with.

In Solidarity,Shawn Haggerty

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Conservative right-wing attack on workers must be stopped!

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SECRETARY-TREASURER’SMESSAGE

Ontario has long been a draw for diverse workers in various sectors and your Union is no stranger to this fact. Our province is a better place to live because of our diversity.

the globe. This makes Ontario’s population one of the most ethnically diverse in Canada and the

German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Arabic and so on – this makes celebrating culture even that

Your Local Union believes that our strength lies in our diversity and we are committed to working

ways, our members have a common interest to stand united for good jobs, good wages, and good working conditions for all people.

As the chair of our Community Action Network (CAN), I encourage all members to actively engage and participate in not only your community, but in the community of your coworkers as appropriate. Talk to your coworkers. Get to know them - perhaps even a little more than saying hello at the beginning of work.

Many of our workplaces celebrate various religious, social and meaningful holidays through hosting a lunch, discussion or simply acknowledging the day. This can create an even more positive space at work, it can open dialogue, even help members gain a new perspective on something they haven’t thought about before.

to sharing our ideas with the membership more in the coming months.

years to come, your Union looks forward to open discussion and dialogue with all members. Our uniqueness, individuality and diversity is what makes us all stronger!

In Solidarity,Teresa Magee

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December 2012

Every year on Labour Day, people from all walks of life celebrate the achievements of workers and unite in solidarity in the face of the struggles still ahead.

With the increasing attack on workers across this province and across our great country, we must continue to stand together and raise our voices against injustice. This past Labour Day showed just that, as Your Union joined thousands of workers across the province to mark this occasion. Our members participated in events in Hamilton, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Port Hope and London. These activities ranged from picnics and barbecues to marches and cultural events.

We as Trade Unionists and working people should be very proud of our strong tradition of hard work, dedication and willingness to create change. The 60,000 diverse members of Local 175 & 633 continue this tradition every day producing, packaging and selling products, providing much needed services, and ensuring that our loved ones and communities have the best care possible. If you couldn’t attend Labour Day this year, your Union looks forward to your participation in 2013.

For more Labour Day photos, visit our image gallery at ufcw175.com.

Hamilton

London Port Hope

Sudbury Thunder Bay

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Toronto

This has been a very busy year for the Organizing

date, and we hope to continue with our winning ways for the remainder of the year.

The Organizing Department has had remarkable success,

the hard working and talented Organizers who have been

in Canada.

organization that provides quality services and support for the social inclusion of people with special needs. On October

work at 24 locations throughout Toronto as well as three locations in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham. Many of these locations operate as group homes on a 24/7 basis while the other locations provide day programming.

The new members at Meta Centre joined our Union so they could gain the legal right to negotiate with their employer on

conditions and job security, which was the main issue during this campaign, as all workers felt it necessary to have just cause

Another very important victory for the Local Union occurred

of joining our Local Union. The Mitchell, Ontario plant is a

Great Lakes Specialty Meats joined our Local Union in order

security.

as they not only increase our membership, but they also increase our Union density in the health care and commercial meat sectors. This means workers will have protections they wouldn’t otherwise have but this also gives your Local Union more power when sitting at the bargaining table with employers in these sectors. Most importantly, the new members in these workplaces have gained the legal right to negotiate and address their concerns at their respective workplaces.

The Organizing Department will continue to help workers in this Province become empowered by joining our Union.

If you know a family member, friend or neighbour who

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ORGANIZING UPDATE

Organizers Ron Maguire & Amy Tran

Organizer Tony Nigro;; Members Darryl Kienapple & Michael Dawson;; Organizer Joe Pereira - outside of the newly organized Great Lakes plant

Local welcomes 1,010 new members

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Your Local Union takes education seriously. Not only do we provide post-secondary scholarships for members and their families, but we also provide training and education throughout the year to all members.

everyday to assist us in serving our membership. They are constantly on the ground in their units and are usually the

in the workplace. Our dedicated Stewards are trained to resolve issues at work,

bargain collective agreements, deal with bullying and harassment, know the basics of arbitration, and so much more.

participate in training seminars held

trained to service our membership to the best of their ability. Since the merger with

added another training seminar in Toronto to accommodate our growing number

conferences per year! “It’s certainly more

but it’s much more important to our Local Union that we train all of our devoted Stewards and provide them with the tools they need to assist the entire membership,” says President Shawn Haggerty.

This year, Stewards chose from a number of courses including health & safety, arbitration, WSIB, cultural comfort, handling racism, organizing, and leadership advancement. “All of these courses not only help strengthen our Local Union as a whole, but also helps our Stewards reach their full potential,” says President Haggerty. “We’re so very lucky to have our Stewards ready and willing to learn.”

Local hosts six Seminars in 2012

President Haggerty speaks with Art Casselman, a Steward from Region 2

Were you at a Steward Seminar? What did you think?Let us know by emailing [email protected]

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Region 1 - Thunder Bay

Region 2 - Richmond Hill

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Region 3 - Kingston

Region 4 - Rexdale

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Region 5 & 7 - London

Region 6 - Niagara Falls

you raise a family

Conservatives declare war on working families

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Is your future a game?

Don’t be kinged by Hudak.

Path to PovertyIn his White Paper “Paths to Prosperity,” Hudak blatently says Unions have outlived their usefullness. He says we

market, which is doublespeak

non-‐Union, precarious jobs. Can you raise a family on a precarious job? Can youusefullness and become a disposable worker?

On Proroguing Premier McGuinty’s hasty decision to prorogue the

in arms. His anger is a bit comical as his boss (PM Harper) had no problem proroguing Parliament TWICE since 2008!

Wage FreezesMr. Hudak loves the idea of

well as anything that can harm the workers of Ontario -‐ and

movement. Speaking about the teachers’ wage freeze, Hudak was quoted: “It’s a bit of a Band-‐Aid on a broken egg.” Stripping away the bargaining rights of organized

Conservatives declare war on working families

milk to produce yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and buttermilk. Our dedicated members work in machine operations, pasteurizing, production lines and packaging at this versatile plant. Checkout the following page and meet some of our new members!

Recently organized members do dairy well!

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milk to produce yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and buttermilk. Our dedicated members work in machine operations, pasteurizing, production lines and packaging at this versatile plant. Checkout the following page and meet some of our new members!

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COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

Another successful CAN Family Day!Saturday, July 14, 2012 marked the annual CAN Family Day picnic at Boyd Conservation Area in Vaughan. The extremely hot and dry day still brought out over 400 members, staff and families to enjoy good company, food and music.

This year all of our members took home UFCW 175 & 633 hat which was perfect

of an amazing barbecue. Also new and well-received was our t-shirt making tent for the kids. CAN Committee member, and Executive Board members, Caroline Levesque, Barbara Carr, Lori Wallis and Mary Shaw helped the little ones make their own wearable artwork.

“We’re proud to host events like the CAN Family Day picnic as it’s important that we come together not only as Union members but also as community members,” says President Shawn Haggerty. “It’s a great opportunity to get to know your brothers and sisters as well as spend a beautiful day outside.”

Members came from Toronto-area workplaces such as Avis, Cargill Foods, Mobile Climate, Maple Lodge Farms, Olymel, Quality Knitting, Maple Leaf Foods, Hertz, National Car Rentals, La Rocca, Hunter Douglas, Cargill Foods, Liberté, Puddy Brothers, Wing’s, Holiday Inn, Cadbury, Metro 425, Rexall, H & M, Dalco Foods, Tai Foods, Cuddy Foods, CLS, Hallmark, Pharma Plus and Rexall, Green Grove, and Dollar Thrifty.

Local 175 takes Toronto Caribana!Your Union joined over one million masqueraders and spectators at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival parade on August 4, 2012. We enthusiastically took part in the world’s largest Caribbean cultural celebration outside of the Caribbean. We were proud to stand with the Caribbean community and celebrate their achievements. We look forward to participating with even more members next year!

CAN Committee members Leighton Stephenson & Paul Jokhu

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December 2012

The Well - Hamilton’s LGBTQ Community Wellness Centre to provide the best possible Pride week for the city.

at Pier 4 Park and really showcased what the LGBTQ Community was about. Your Union was more than proud to stand as an ally and assist in making Hamilton Pride a success.

water guns, our Local’s presence was most certainly known! Tens of thousands

committee and Local Union were very proud to be a part of such a lively showing of acceptance and diversity.

sponsor a theatre production of the Laramie Project:

three shows, one of which was reserved for students from Waterloo Region Gay Straight Alliance clubs.

discussion around LGBTQ hate crimes and what we as community members and allies can do to create positive change.

About the play

year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was

kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered

hospital. He was the victim of this assault because he was gay.

Members of the Tectonic Theater Project made trips to Laramie in the aftermath of the beating, during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard and again

with the people of the town. The breadth of their reactions to the crime is fascinating.

Local supports LGBTQ production

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NEGOTIATIONS

Bakery workers secure new deal

in the bargaining unit.

First contract for Compass Group at Woodstock Hospital

collective agreement. In addition to establishing Union representation, seniority, grievance and arbitration procedures

in both the second and third year

Hours will now be scheduled by seniority, whereas before joining the Local Union senior employees often received fewer hours than junior employees. In addition, full-time shifts are guaranteed to be a minimum of four hours.

Union Negotiating Committee: Shane Jeffrey and Region 2 Director, Kelly Tosato.

P & H workers approve new deal

language.

previously covered under the 3-day entitlement. Other language improvements address job posting and ‘no contracting out.’

Union Negotiating Committee: Mike Banks, Jeff Beitz, Ray Dempsey, Bruce Dosman, Sheila Weppler and Union Rep Tim Deelstra.

Health care workers reach new deal

Day Care Centre workers renew 3-year contract

First contract for new members!

At this time, WSIB is in transition sparked

unfunded liability. Austerity measures are being put in place with a large number of WSIB employees being laid-off and other services such as translation contracted out.

They are also taking a hard line with cases

conditions. We are receiving more denials in cases where medical test results show a

are also seeing more denials in cases where the injury is a gradual onset rather than an

The current appeals process is being

cases backlogged at the appeals branch. WSIB is allowing a limited consultation process, accepting only written submissions based on their proposed changes. In our view, the proposed changes create more barriers for workers

The WSIB is also emphasizing the “downside risk” to workers who pursue an appeal. The downside risk is that any and all previous decisions made in the claim will be under review and reversal of decisions such as initial entitlement and permanent impairment pose a serious

paid back to the WSIB by the worker,

will not be allowed if a positive decision is overturned.

Another negative aspect to the WSIB’s proposals is the trend toward fewer oral hearings, instead relying on written submissions to resolve an appeal. We strenuously object to this proposal as it is

achieved at an oral hearing. The injured

answer questions relevant to the case and they actively participate in the process. A written submission could be highly subjective.

active role in the consultation process by speaking directly with WSIB management and the Ministry of Labour. We will be submitting our written views on the proposed changes along with

working with the appeals branch to have our appeals addressed in a more timely fashion.

WSIB has also launched a concurrent consultation, which involves public hearings and submissions. This consultation involves the review of four policies;; recurrences, aggravation basis, work disruptions and permanent impairments. These four policies directly

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WSIB cracks the whip

relate to the entitlement of the worker

these policies may have a detrimental

The WSIB seems to be going down a meaner and leaner path, putting workers and our members at risk by rigorously

We will continue to keep you updated.

If you have any WSIB related questions,

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$12,000 races in after Ride for a CureDespite the rainy weather, 23 bikers and their passengers put the pedal to the metal for a good cause on Saturday,

some of Ontario’s most beautiful roads and ended at the

The ride and poker run raised money for the (LLSC). Riders gathered pledges before the event, for a total of

most pledges collected, followed by Roy Reed. There were prizes for the best and worst poker hands awarded to Hugh Lee for the best and David Heaney for the worst. There were also Show ‘n Shine prizes:

·2nd Place – Brian Reid·3rd Place – Chris Chiapetta

After the ride, participants enjoyed a delicious BBQ

organizers look forward to seeing even more folks on the

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FUNDRAISING

Locals 175 and 633 members raise $230,000!

The event, hosted by Herbie Kuhn – the Voice of the Toronto Raptors – incorporated live entertainment and of course, the unveiling of each Local Union’s totals and the nation-wide fundraising tally.

& Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). Lia had hoped to be able to make it to the night’s festivities but due to her most recent treatment, she wasn’t feeling quite up to the trip. Her grandfather spoke to the crowd to update everyone on the great progress Lia is making and gave a moving thank-you to everyone for their ongoing hard work on behalf of the LLS.

Baseball Tourney catches $7,000

diamonds at the Baltimore Recreation Centre for the annual Region 3 Baseball Tournament to raise money for the (LLSC).

were on hand throughout the day to watch, play and help

including BBQ ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers.

generous participants and spectators who purchased a

Tournament champions were:

· A Division – the team from Horizon Plastics· B Division – the Sting Rays, from Bunge Canada· C Division – the Beer Batters

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Mattie McKay, Pat Thompson, Julius Hoebink, Clarence Gibson, Brian Williamson Scholarship

REGION ONEJessica CerqueiraAshlee Cooke

Cassidy DokuchieSarah GalatiCalvin HayesGabrielle SawchukJoshua Stark

REGION TWOSahara Ali-SivanesanKathleen Beland-StanleyKora BrownGraham Clendenning

Thai LuongMichael MaurizaTyson Parkin (pictured)Ramish ShahabRafael SherrattSheila WhitehallBreanna WhittenREGION THREE

Jose AmayaBrady Beaupre

Jennifer ColeJulie Desrochers

REGION FOUR

Nicholas CarrNick DelaneyAndrew HinettHamza KhalidAshley MorelloKaitlyn RitchieMatthew SzkarlatMelanie WilliamsKristen Dell’AngeloNadir HasanTeresa Patterson

REGION FIVEVictoria BaglioneJessica Bussi

Ricardo HewittGrant KelsieSandy NovembreCindra RobazzaLeanna ScheitrouskySamantha Stafford

Ramsha Zaki

REGION SIXNicole BrennanCatherine CorreiaJenny DangLeah de VriesJordan DunlopMatthew GatesTony HuynhAnna JodzioNavreet KaurBrittany MunesavengBrandon Phong SaJenny Truong

REGION SEVENDanielle CoghillMarion DaeschleAmanada De SimoneBrandy Hemsworth

Brett LyonsJenna MatthewsNick ShaferJade SnellSandra TavesBrett Warren

Devin GilmourSara MitchellVanessa PilonBenjamin RowdenAllison SolowjewMegan ThompsonRobert Woodworth

Ethan Bungay, Jennifer Coles, Julie Desrochers, Benjamin Rowden, Mehan Thompson, Vanessa Pilon, pictured with President Haggerty & Regional Director Dan Lacroix

Kaitlyn with mom Shelly Ritchie (Food Basics 691) & Union Rep Virginia Haggith

Joshua, Metro 421

Sahara Ali-Sivanesan & Union Rep John DiNardo

Tyson Parkin & mom Shirley Hepditch (Parkdale Community Health)

Melanie Williams (daughter of Marcia Williams - Metro 44)

& Union Rep Melody Slattery

Karen Dunlop (Dresen Industrial) & Union Rep Wendy Absolom

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Award, presented by Governor General David Johnston.

This prestigious award recognizes the dedication, perseverance and leadership Penley has demonstrated over the past few years. At a very young age, Trevor joined Scouts Canada and has been actively participating in his community ever since. The award comes after he met all of the requirements - community service, skills development, physical recreation and an adventure journey. The award is presented to those

countries around the world.

look forward to the amazing things he will accomplish in the future!

Member receives International Leadership Award

Long-time member Clementina DeLima is a fundraising force to be reckoned with. The Pharma Plus member has

Her passion for fundraising comes after tragedy struck

wanted to give back in hopes that another family wouldn’t have to endure the hardships she has.

Pharma Plus and went on to raise the remainder at store level through her coworkers, customers and other generous community members.

on her passion to help others in need. We also recognize the dedication it takes to be a true community advocate.

Member raises funds in face of tragedy

Union Rep John DiNardo, Secretary-Treasurer Teresa Magee, Tina DeLima, daughter Natasza, and friend

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their outstanding community work? Let us know by emailing [email protected]

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United Food and Commercial Workers

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Staff Conference takes a healthy route

& wellness. Staff rotated classes daily to participate in courses dealing with physical health, mental health and addictions. Our work and personal lives can be very fast-paced and high stress. Learning how to deal with a ‘go-go’ life can be tricky but most certainly possible. Your Union appreciated the content of the week, and we hope it can be used to continue to service our membership to the best of our abilities.

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