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June 7, 2007
BC SHIPYARD GENERAL WORKERS’ FEDERATION - NEWS RELEASE

BC Shipyard Workers Federation says federal Conservative government betraying shipbuilding industry - free trade deal between Canada and European Free Trade Association expected today ...
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June 7, 2007
RESPONSE TO PETER MACKAY’S NEWS RELEASE - Press release

Peter MacKay’s news release announcing “A Renewed Federal Shipbuilding Approach” is a confirmation of old policies and a regurgitation of federal policy that falls short of fixing the real problem facing the ....
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September 5, 2006
Supporting members of CAW/MWF Local 1

I have been able to help a number of workers from the Halifax Shipyard over the years. I know the challenges this membership is facing, and I want to help. I come from a union family, and spent 7 years as a member of the United...
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June 28, 2006
Halifax Shipyard - booked work: June - September 2006

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May 9, 2006
Letter from the President of CAW Shipbuilding, Waterways and Marine Council

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November 23, 2005
Adopted family from National Gypsum.

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August 19, 2005
The 2005 Kids Summer Picnic

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July 30, 2005
“The Marine Worker” - Volume I, Issue I.

The first issue of our newsletter “The Marine Worker” came out in time for distribution on Thursday June 30, 2005. This is our gift to all of you for Canada Day and that is the official date on the newsletter. Happy Canada Day!
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June 10, 2005
The christening ceremony for the Stevns Arctic

Another happy customer and another project well done. Today we had a christening ceremony for a tug boat. Her name is Stevns Arctic and she is a very nice looking tug boat. Almost, but not quite as nice looking as her godmother.....
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May 21, 2005
Important Massege

Training for the HMCS Chicoutimi.
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May 16, 2005
Letter from the President

Hello Brothers and sisters of local 1. My name is Karl Risser Jr. your President I have been working hard with the new executive, committees and stewards. We as a group all are working for you....
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April 29, 2005
Letter from the Business Agent of Local 1

Brothers and sisters; Welcome to the web site of Local 1. Our web site is still under construction by Brother Zibby Kwiatek. I thought that I would write a small update as to what we’re up to and Brother Zibby will add some pics for you.
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March 5, 2005
Build, don't buy, ships, urges MP

Canadian tax dollars should be used to support Canadian shipbuilders, not those in foreign countries, industry advocates said yesterday in Halifax. Politicians, unionized shipyard workers and others gathered outside the gates of the Irving...
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