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January 14, 2011
DEFEAT BILL C-49

This Bill, although titled "Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act", misses the intended target: Smugglers. Instead it attacks the Refugee rights.
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January 7, 2011
CAW FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

If interested please fill out application of PDF form and fax it into our office at 905-875-0443, or mail it into our office at: 1-274 Alliance Road, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2V2.
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December 6, 2010
ROGERS DEAL

See enclosed pamphlet for CAW Local 414 Members deals on Rogers phones.
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August 20, 2010
LABOUR DAY

Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated all over the world that resulted from the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.
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August 12, 2010
GOOD JOBS FOR ALL

The Good Jobs for All Coalition is an alliance of community, labour, social justice, youth and environmental organizations in the Toronto region.
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May 11, 2010
ACT NOW! Protect Retail Workers First. Say NO to Holiday Shopping in Toronto!

In 24 hours, the City of Toronto is scheduled to vote on whether or not retailers will be given the green light to open their businesses on statutory holidays. The vote is scheduled to take place tomorrow (May 11).
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March 9, 2010
THE LAST TRUCK

Amid all the Hollywood glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards this past weekend, there was an important film nominated in the category for “Best Documentary Short” called The Last Truck.
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February 16, 2010
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
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January 28, 2010
DIGNITY FOR ALL

Everyone has a right to live life with dignity. Yet millions of Canadians currently live in poverty.
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January 25, 2010
E.I.REFORM

The Employment Insurance program must be there in tough times like these for those who paid into it. Laid-off workers need adequate benefits to support themselves and their families while they search for a new job.
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June 25, 2009
UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events and Conferences
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April 29, 2009
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

Injured Workers Monument unveiled at Chris Hadfield Park.
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March 16, 2009
Earth Hour

SATURDAY MARCH 28 - 8:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. Earth Hour is a way to show global support for action on climate change.
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February 3, 2009
Message from Ken Lewenza

It's time to buy Canadian
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January 20, 2009
Labour's Plan to Deal with the Economic Crisis

1. Invest in Our Future: Infrastructure and Procurement 2. Increase Access to Employment Insurance and Training 3. Protect Workers' Pensions 4. Save Good Manufacturing and Forestry Jobs 5. Maintain and Expand Services for People
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January 9, 2009
UNION MEETINGS

Upcoming Union Meetings for No Frills Area Stores and Metro Stores Toronto
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January 9, 2009
POVERTY PLAN RALLY, Starting at Whitby Go Station January 17th @ 2pm

As the Harper government is preparing to re-table its new economic protection plan to help Canadianas deal with the economic crisis that we're faced with, poverty reductionmust be considered a cornerstone issue.
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January 6, 2009
Governments Can Buy Canadian

The CAW has unveiled a legal opinion on why adopting a Buy Canadian policy is possible for all levels of government.
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January 6, 2009
Injured Workers' Monument Coming Soon.

It is with great honour that CAW, Local 414 has initiated the building of an Injured Workers Monument in Milton.
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January 6, 2009
No easy answers to the auto-industry crisis

Is Congress fiddling while Detroit burns? Or are U.S. lawmakers just being prudent with $15 billion of taxpayers' money?
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October 30, 2008
BOYCOTT PETRO CANADA

Please help end the lockout of workers at a Montreal refinery.
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June 3, 2008
CAW and OLG negotiation update

Workers at three Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation locations have gone on strike as of Sunday morning after OLG and the CAW, the union representing the workers, failed to reach an agreement before the contract expired.
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May 1, 2008
CAW YOUTH NETWORK

If you're a CAW member under 30.....JOIN THE NETWORK! EMAIL:youth @caw.ca. or visit us on facebook FACEBOOK GROUPS: CAW YOUTH NETWORK
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April 18, 2008
DAY OF MOURNING

April 28th is the day on which we remember the over 2 million workers who die, the more than 1.2 million who are injured and the more than 160 million who fall ill each year due to unsafe and unhealthy work and workplaces.
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April 4, 2008
SYSCO WORKERS RATIFY NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT, ENDING LOCK-OUT

Workers at Sysco have left the picket line and ratified a new collective agreement. The deal was reached this afternoon by CAW Local 414 and the company.
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April 1, 2008
DAY OF MOURNING: APRIL 28TH, 2008

The CLC first marked the event in 1984 and since then has grown into a worldwide event observed by unions, central labour bodies, labour councils, municipalities and national governments.
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March 4, 2008
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES FOR ONTARIO: MARCH 31 2008

Amendments to Regulation 285/01 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to implement the increases to the general minimum wage that were announced in the 2007 Ontario budget have come into effect.
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February 22, 2008
CAMPAIGN TO STOP BIG BOX CHILD CARE IN ONTARIO

The campaign is calling on the Ontario government to restrict child-care licenses to for-profit operators and to hold public consultations to discuss the impact of commercial child care with Ontario citizens.
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February 21, 2008
JOINT STATEMENT ON CANADA-KOREA TRADE

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) have issued a joint statement condemning the Canada-Korea free trade Negotiations.
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February 8, 2008
Housing not War campaign

On Thursday, Feb. 7, after a peaceful rally and press conference for the Housing not War campaign...
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February 8, 2008
CAW National Executive Board Statement on Earth Hour

The issue of climate change has been universally acknowledged as one of the greatest challenges currently facing the planet and its people.
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January 19, 2008
CAW National and CAW Council Bursaries

The CAW annually offers a total of 25 bursaries of $2,000.00 each for sons/daughters of CAW members for students entering their first year of post secondary education.
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January 16, 2008
Family Education Summer Program

Once again the CAW is offering Family Education Programs at the Port Elgin Education Centre.
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December 11, 2007
CAW COMMENCES STRIKE ACTION

This is to advise that effective 4:00 p.m., December 4th, 2007, CAW commenced strike action on behalf of 180 Bartenders and Servers employed by Woodbine Racetrack.
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November 21, 2007
THE RED ROSE SYMBOL AND THE WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN.

Remembering the Women! Please help end the violence. Violence affects the whole family.
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November 20, 2007
WEBSITE SERVES AS ACCESSIBILTY RESOURCE

"A website launched as part of a multi-media public education campaign called AccessON: Breaking Barriers Together is challenging people to think about accessibility and how to change attitudes towards people with disabilities."
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November 20, 2007
CAW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD STATEMENT ON WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Workplace safety is a fundamental right that all workers must enjoy. Violence and harassment on the job cannot be tolerated. The CAW demands safe working conditions for all workers.
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October 1, 2007
WORKING FAMILIES LAUNCH CAMPAIGN

The Working Families’ has launched their pre-election campaign with a series of TV commercials on education, health care, poverty and water safety and an interactive website.
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October 1, 2007
VOTE OUT POVERTY

Make Poverty History and the Ontario Coalition for Social Justice present... Vote Out Poverty -- a rally for social justice in Ontario
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October 1, 2007
ANTI-POVERTY PROTESTORS MAKE ELECTION PITCH

The working poor, disabled and new Canadians were among the 400 demonstrators who converged on Queen's Park yesterday to demand that those running for provincial office take action to reduce poverty.
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March 2, 2007
A WOMAN'S PLACE IS EVERYWHERE

A Century of Women and Work
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March 1, 2007
WORKERS OF COLOUR/ABORIGINAL WORKERS,

Saturday May 12th, York Region
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January 15, 2007
FAMILY HOLIDAY AT PORT ELGIN

Ever thought of taking a family holiday with your union?
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April 26, 2006
NEW DEMOCRATS UNMOVED BY CAW DECISION TO END TRADITIONAL SUPPORT OF NDP

Canada's largest private-sector union has decided to formally withdraw its long-standing support for the New Democrats, but the move by the Canadian Auto Workers will have little impact on the blue-collar party, political observers said Monday
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April 26, 2006
CAW'S BUZZ HARGROVE IS BEING CHALLENGED

An Oakville labour leader is stepping up to challenge Buzz Hargrove's leadership of the Canadian Auto Workers union.
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April 26, 2006
BUZZ HARGROVE VISITS QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY

The morning of his lecture, Hargrove set aside a few minutes to tell the Journal about his experiences as the union president, his suspension from the NDP and the new university tuition framework.
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April 25, 2006
CAW EMBARKS ON NEW POLITICAL DIRECTION

After a spirited debate, an overwhelming majority of delegates to the April 2006 meeting of CAW Council voted in favour of encouraging CAW members, locals and staff to withdraw all support and affiliations to the New Democratic Party.
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April 25, 2006
CAW ENDS ALL SUPPORT FOR NDP

Canada’s largest private-sector union has decided to formally withdraw its long-standing support for the New Democrats, but the move by the Canadian Auto Workers will have little impact on the blue-collar party, political observers said Monday.
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March 7, 2006
FAMILY HOLIDAY AT PORT ELGIN

Ever thought of taking a family holiday with your union?
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March 7, 2006
BUILD CHILD CARE

Please take the time to visit the URL site below and sign on to protect the gains we've made on child care. It’ll take only a few minutes of your time.
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March 7, 2006
UPCOMING AND ACTIVE EVENTS

Upcoming and active events with the CAW.
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February 28, 2006
BEYOND LAWS: The Right to Be Me

Status of Women Canada (SWC) is the federal government department which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country.
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February 28, 2006
CAW WOMEN LEAD THE FIGHT FOR CHILDCARE

Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper may be leading the charge to dismantle child care, but CAW women are leading the fight to stop him in his tracks.
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December 23, 2005
WSIB RESPONSE TO THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR

Here is the WSIB's response to the Minister of Labour's request for improvements in six areas.
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December 23, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Highlights of a tentative agreement between CAW, Local 414 and Pharma Plus Drugmarts
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December 1, 2005
ANOTHER AMERICA

Ten CAW activists, including Local 414's president, Christine Connor attended the 3rd People’s Summit. They were among a group of 150 Canadians from civil society organizations.
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November 3, 2005
ARAMARK HIGHLIGHTS

Contact your Local Union Representative or National Representative if you have any questions or concerns.
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November 3, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Compass group Canada Ltd. and National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada: Local 414
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November 3, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT.

On October 6th, 2005, a tentative agreement was reached between your negotiating committee and the company. Your Negotiating Committe unanimously recommends acceptance of this offer.
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November 3, 2005
EAST HURON POULTRY AND CAW, LOCAL 414

A three year Agreement
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October 18, 2005
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDS

CAW Supports Joint Earthquake Appeal for Pakistan and India
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September 13, 2005
LABOUR DAY PARADE

Another Labour Day come and gone!
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September 1, 2005
UPCOMING SEMINARS!

COMINING SOON.
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June 23, 2005
LABOUR STUDIES EDUCATION

For those Members who are interested in pursuing an interest in Labour Studies or even getting your degree, McMaster University in Hamilton has Labour Studies Program. Check out the following link!
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June 9, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Greetings Sisters & Brothers, On June 2nd, 2005, the Union and the Company reached a tentative agreement with the Company. Your Negotiating Committee unanimously recommends acceptance of this agreement.
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June 2, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SINCERE TRADING AND CAW, LOCAL 414

Greetings Sisters & Brothers: On May 26th, 2005, the Union and the Company reached a tentative agreement in Mediation.
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June 1, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN AGREEMENT: SAVE A CENTRE STORES

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, On May 18th, 2005, the Union and the Company reached an agreement in conciliation.
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April 28, 2005
Can we trust any Politian?

With the recent pillow talks between the NDP and the Liberals many are wondering just how Politicians will go to stay afloat?
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April 25, 2005
National Day of Mourning

The Government of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, which established April 28th, as the official day observed every year to commemorate workers injured on the job, killed, disabled or who suffer from occupational illnesses.
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April 1, 2005
LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER REGARDING SAME SEX MARRIAGE

It is our duty to protect the rights of all Canadians, not just the Canadians whose political, religious, racial, cultural or sexual affiliation we identify with.
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February 16, 2005
CAW and CAW COUNCIL OFFER Student Bursaries

The CAW National Union and CAW Council are seeking applications for 13 bursaries the Union offers each year.
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January 13, 2005
PHOTOJOURNAL PROJECT

Caw is holding the 20th Anniversary Workers PhotoJournal Project. Local 414 is encouraging all of its interested members to participate in this celebration of our Union.
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October 27, 2004
500 PEL BURSARY

Frank Kenny and his partner Betty have made a generous donation in trust to the CAW Paid Education Leave (PEL) Program.
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July 15, 2004
WOMEN TO WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN

A personal Story of One woman's experience on Peggy Nash's Campaign!
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July 9, 2004
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT EVENT

End the Violence against Women & Children
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July 9, 2004
BRIDGING THE GAP

CAW Local 1285 presents 1st Annual Motorcycle Charity / Poker Run !
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June 15, 2004
YOUR (VOICE) VOTE IS IMPORTANT!

As I am sitting here writing this, there are just 2 weeks left until the Federal Election on June 28, 2004. The closer we get to E-day (Election Day) the more it looks like there will not be a majority government this time around.
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June 3, 2004
Workers Centre Launches new e-publications

Responding to requests from member organizations for more frequent and timely health and safety information the Workers Centre launched two new electronic publications this spring.
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June 3, 2004
OCCUPATIONAL DISABILITY RESPONSE TEAM: “work injuries impair but apathy disables”

The risk of suffering an occupational illness or injury is high. Know your rights to compensation and work accommodation. Learn ways to prevent prolonged disability and negotiate return to work programs. Contact (ODRT)
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June 3, 2004
SITE LINES

The following abridged articles are from the Workers Health and Safety Centre web site. For complete stories training schedules and a host of other health and safety information check out the SITE at www.whsc.on.ca
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May 20, 2004
STAFF APPOINTMENTS & TV MOVIE AIRING ON JUNE 1.

BULLETINS CAW president Buzz Hargrove has appointed CAW Local 222 president and CAW National Executive member Mike Shields as Organizing Director, working out of the CAW's Toronto office, effective Sunday, May 23, 2004.
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May 6, 2004
OUR CHALLENGE: SECURING A DECENT FUTURE -- Part 1

Even with two working parents luxuries such as a summer home or frequent trips to hot southern destinations have eluded us, however, work in the retail sector has afforded my family a comfortable lifestyle complete with moderate financial security.
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May 5, 2004
OUR CHALLENGE: SECURING A DECENT FUTURE -- Part 2

Even with two working parents luxuries such as a summer home or frequent trips to hot southern destinations have eluded us, however, work in the retail sector has afforded my family a comfortable lifestyle complete with moderate financial security.
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April 30, 2004
FINDING SOLUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION

Education continues to play an important role in our everyday lives and impacts our society as whole. Education must be accessible to everyone!
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March 24, 2004
PART TIME, FULL TIME....OR JUST WORKERS?

Working in the Retail Sector of CAW, and having had the opportunity to take advantage of Local 414's diversified educational programs, it has given me some new insights as to why there is antagonism and sterotyping towards "Part-time" workers.
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March 24, 2004
MAKE CHANGES HAPPEN!

GET INVOLVED!
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February 18, 2004
JOINING FORCES to EASE the Strain

Because work shouldn't hurt....Coined the "Nintendointis Generation" many of today's teens and children spend hours on computers or playing video games.
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February 9, 2004
CHANGES WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION!

As everyone is aware, there has been a rapid growth in our union and there continues to be a lot of interest from unorganized workers to join the CAW.
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January 13, 2004
SUPPORT MORE TIME FOR FAMILIES, SUPPORT AN ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY

Wouldn't we all like an extra day off work to share with our loved ones? Bask in the sun, frolic at the beach? Share that special summer day with friends and family. If so, Jim Brownell, MPP is the man to contact!
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