More than 70 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "If I were a worker in a factory, the first thing I would do would be to join a union. I think this holds true today. Studies show that if a certification vote was held in every work place across North America, and neither the union or the company could have any influence, 30% of the workers would vote for representation. We as union have laid some solid ground work and it is the employer that has the up hill battle to defeat the workers.
John Gorman Retires - Vince Johnson Moves to Vice President.President Craig McInnes announced the retirement of Vice President John Gorman at the December General Membership Meeting. He will be replaced by former Trustee Vince Johnson beginning January 1st, 2014. Mr. Gorman plans to remain a Business Agent until August of 2014. A new Trustee will be appointed early in the new year.John Gorman Vince JohnsonSee Canadian Trades/Workers Build Canada Information Video Teamsters Local 938 President Slams 'Right To Work' Philosophy!Bill C377, the Union Disclosure Bill in Canada and the growing anti-union sentiment in the U.S. has President Craig McInnes concerned and looking for solidarity amongst all union members in the country if organized labour is to hope to maintain and protect the middle class lifestyle that it has taken decades to create.
Formed in 1952, CLAC is one of Canada’s fastest-growing unions. Operating through 15 member centres, it is the country’s largest national, independent, multi-sector union representing over 60,000 workers in almost every sector. Based on values of respect, dignity, and fairness, CLAC is committed to building better workplaces, better communities, and better lives. We are a union that believes there’s more to work than just work.
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Canadian Union Of Public Employees And Its Local 4705 Represent Over 1500 Workers In The North. Our Members Provide Quality Municipal Services Including Municipal Administration, Infrastructure And Public Facility Maintenance, Public Transportation, Hydro, Public Libraries, Health Care, Family And Children, Seniors And Special Needs.
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