Hello to all our members, I know it’s been awhile since there been an update.

I just wanted to let everyone know what the Local has been doing the last few months.

First of all I would like to welcome Bruce Teran to Local 1999 for some that may not know he is taking over for Dan Valente. Dan is now looking after Local 975.

In July Bruce, Carol Rogers, Pam Mcmurry, Roxanne Irvine and I were in bargaining for the Oshawa Call Centre and ratified a new three year deal. Also this summer Bruce Teran, Randy Boulton, Sandy Crowley and I also ratified a new three year deal with Mr Furnace out of Font Hill. Both of these rounds were not easy but at the end of the day we think they were good deals considering the environment we are in.

The North and the Southwest-Central agreements are coming up next spring. The proposals forms will be handed out starting in November so it gives you time to think of what you want. We are looking at getting them back in January.

I would like to take this time to let you know what’s going on around outstanding grievances. Bruce and I have mediation dates set for October 19th and November 10th to resolve some of the ones that have been outstanding for awhile. As we find out the results we will let you know.

Also this month your Local Executive Reps will be holding Steward Elections in your areas. If anyone who is interested and would like information please ask your Rep or myself.

This brings me to the main issue everyone is talking about, the installers and task rate. The company has decided to change what has been done in the past as far as what they want to pay. This has caused a lot of turmoil in some of the branches. I want to let you know that the local is active on and I understand your frustration. I know this has been prominent in Burlington and I will be there on October 12th to talk about it. I appreciate everyone’s understanding on this matter.

This has been a few of the things that have going on since our convention back in June. I plan on giving updates every month just to keep everyone in the loop of what we are doing.

In Solidarity
Kevin Reid
President Local 1999

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Date Extended for Mailing Back Ballots for Elections!

Dear Sisters and Brothers from Reliance Home Comfort and Mr. Furnace,

Due to the fact that some members have received their package late we are extending the original date of May 11, 2011 that the ballot had to be postmarked and returned.  We will except the ballots returned up to the night of Thursday, May 19th when they will be counted.   

Please contact your Steward or Executive Board member if you have not yet received your package that included the profiles of the candidates running, as well as the ballot and information on the election taking place.

The Election Committee will announce the successful candidates on Friday, May 20th.  These results will be posted on your Union Boards and on our Local 1999 website at www.ceplocal1999.ca. 

In Solidarity,

The 2011 Elections Committee