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Message From Aldo Santin, President, Unifor Local 191
These are not the best of times in the newspaper industry. The revenue declines of the business have hit us at the Winnipeg Free Press. The result is we continue to see positions remain vacant when people leave. This year alone, 7 members were laid off.
This is not the message I want to send at this time of year but I feel it's important that you hear it as there are rumours going around the building.
The board of Unifor Local 191 is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Post-Secondary Scholarship Essay competition: Kaitlin Vitt, Keira Hasenack, and Chelsea Sanders.
The winners were chosen by the Scholarship committee from among several applications based on their essays on the following topic: "A federal election is underway, and some unions have launched their own advocacy campaigns. Explain why you think Unions should play a role in politics/election campaigns, or, why they should stay out of elections and stick to workplace issues."
We're pleased with the interest and the ability to help offset their education costs.
The winners each receive a cheque for $1,250.
Next year, the scholarship amount is being increased to $1,800.
Sunday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m., Canad Inn Polo Park, TYC Event Centre, 1405 St. Matthews Ave.
The situation involving carriers at the Winnipeg Free Press has escalated. The Company informed Local 191 on Nov.16 that it is exercising its options under Article 34 of the Unifor 191 Carrier Collective Agreement and is considering contracting out the newspaper/flyer distribution and delivery division of its operation.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 1;30 pm – Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave
All Winnipeg Free Press carriers are urged to attend this special meeting for a report on proposed changes to your compensation — to be followed by a vote. Contact your chapel chair/shop steward for details or the Union office.
It's important that you all attend. Remind your colleagues at the depots about this meeting and bring them with you.
A Book Launch — Tuesday, Nov. 24, Neechi Commons, 865 Main St., 7 pm
Join Jim Stanford, economist for Unifor and panelist for CBC National’s “The Bottom Line” for the launch of the brand-new second edition of Economics for Everyone.
Many think economics is dull, technical and best left to the “experts.” But in fact, economics is something we all experience, every day, in our own lives. And it turns out that our economy depends more on work, family, and care, than on financial markets.
economicsforeveryone.ca
Light Refreshments Will Be Provided
A Message from Unifor National President Jerry Dias:
Today, more than 12 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria and an additional 4 million are registered as refugees in neighbouring countries as they flee their homes to escape violence. Over 300,000 people have risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea this year. More than 2,600 didn't survive the dangerous crossing, including young children whose images are still very present in our minds.
Deadline — Nov. 16, 5 pm
The board of Local 191 is pleased to announce that we are continuing to offer three (3) post-secondary scholarships for 2015.
The scholarships, valued at $1,250 each, will be awarded to the writers of the three best essays that answer the question posed by the Local's scholarship committee.
The question for this year is:
"A federal election is underway, and some unions have launched their own advocacy campaigns. Explain why you think Unions should play a role in politics/election campaigns, or, why they should stay out of elections and stick to workplace issues."
See Local 191's Mary Agnes Welch (Winnipeg Free Press) talk about the JournamlismIS initiative, at the 6:22 mark of Hope Into Action, Part 2
Click here for the link to the video
I was very inspired by the enthusiasm and energy of the delegates at this Council. Thank you for being a part of Unifor and building our union.
In solidarity,
Jerry Dias
Unifor National President
Save The Date – October 1
The Local Union Task Force comes to Winnipeg Oct. 1, 5:30-9 pm, at the Fort Garry Hotel
The Local Union Task Force is a union wide initiative to engage Local Unions and members to assess the needs of members in Local Unions and make recommendations to build stronger Local Unions with stronger membership engagement. Continue reading to find the member survey and more inforomation on the initiative.
Saturday, August 8, 1- 4 pm, Unifor Parking Lot, Corner of Grant & Waverley
The public is invited to Unifor's community BBQ.
There will be facepainting for the kids, music & featuring the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers.
Bring a chair and have fun!