Le 8 février 2022 - Les 9 et 16 février 2022, Candace Knoll, de l’Unité 51, membre du Comité des droits civils et de la personne et du Comité de négociation Métallos 1944 – Telus, participera à un panel dans le cadre du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, Facing Facts and Finding Feelings, parrainé en collaboration avec la National Congress of Black Women Foundation, le New Westminster & District Labour Council et le Vancouver and District Labour Council.

La consœur Knoll sera conférencière de deux tables rondes différentes :

• Racism is a Virus (le racisme est un virus) : Cette présentation est basée sur les travaux du Dr Wanda Bernard, de l’université de Dalhousie, pour aider à identifier pourquoi la race constitue un danger pour la santé et comment cela se perpétue au sein de notre société.
• Dismantling and Challenging Racism (démantèlement et la lutte contre le racisme) : Cette présentation a été compilée à partir de l'enseignement de Valerie Williams, de l’université du Manitoba. Elle fournira une formation avec l’espoir de renforcer les niveaux de confiance et d’obtenir le soutien nécessaire pour apporter des changements.

Ces présentations sont conçues dans le but d’encourager les participants à chercher les vérités, à trouver les faits et à faire face aux sentiments. C’est l’occasion de reconnaître l’histoire et d’œuvrer pour une société plus diversifiée et inclusive.

Inscrivez-vous à l’avance pour le webinaire du 9 février
Quand : Le 9 février 2022, 22 h 00 heure de l’Est
Sujet : Facing Facts and Finding Feelings-VDLC BHM

Inscrivez-vous à l’avance pour le webinaire du 16 février
Quand : le 16 février 2022, 22 h 00 heure de l’Est
Sujet : Facing Facts Finding Feelings-NWDLC BHM

Après votre inscription, vous recevrez un courriel de confirmation contenant les informations pour joindre le webinaire auquel vous avez choisi d’assister. Les participants peuvent également s’inscrire à cet événement en ligne sur [email protected].

Solidarité, 

Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos

February 8, 2022 - On February 9 and 16, 2022, Candace Knoll, from Unit 51, member of the Civil and Human Rights Committee and of the USW 1944 – Telus Bargaining Committee, will be participating on a panel for Black History Month, Facing Facts and Finding Feelings, co-sponsored by the National Congress of Black Women Foundation, New Westminster & District Labour Council and Vancouver and District Labour Council.

Sister Knoll will be a speaker on two different panels:

• Racism is a Virus: This presentation is based on the work of Dr Wanda Bernard, Dalhousie University, to help identify how race is a health hazard and how it is perpetuated in our society.
• Dismantling and Challenging Racism: This presentation was compiled from the teaching of Valerie Williams University of Manitoba. It will provide education in the hope of building upon confidence levels and gaining the support necessary to make change.

These presentations are designed with a purpose of encouraging participants to look for truths, find facts and face feelings. This is an opportunity to recognize history and work towards a more diverse and inclusive society.

Register in advance for the February 9th webinar
When: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM Vancouver
Topic: Facing Facts and Finding Feelings-VDLC BHM 

Register in advance for the February 16th webinar
When: Feb 16, 2022 07:00 pm Pacific Time
Topic: Facing Facts Finding Feelings-NWDLC BHM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar you selected to attend. Attendees can also register for this online event at [email protected].

In Solidarity,

USW Local 1944

Monday, February 7, 2022

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

The last 4 years have certainly been a rollercoaster for our local. The pandemic struck our community in the middle of tense bargaining, and we had to adjust our strategy which challenged our resolve and solidarity. We had to ensure safety measures were in place to keep each other safe and healthy.

After a year of sacrifice, our employer challenged our commitment to each other. Through all of this, we stuck together and showed our community the finest example of union solidarity. There was one voice who had our backs when the government ignored our action, and that was Jamie West and the provincial NDP.

Jamie and his team have been leading the fight and doing their very best to represent our community during this very challenging time. Doug Ford and his Provincial Conservatives have essentially ignored the people of Northern Ontario and instead have allied with big business to make the rich richer. Corporations made record profits during the pandemic, while the working class continues to pay more and more for the essentials. Just this week our community saw gas prices at an all-time high.

The Liberals are no better. Our former MPP Glen Thibeault was the Energy Minister five years ago, and we have had 16 years of mismanagement to blame for skyrocketing hydro and fuel prices. Jamie has been a rockstar advocate for the soaring cost of living, the opioid crisis, and the completion of Highway 69 to name a few. That’s why your Political Action team is putting the call out to help Brother West.

It shouldn't surprise anyone that the Conservatives and Liberals intend to make the Sudbury riding a target. No matter how much money these parties throw at our community, we can beat them with solidarity. Your PAC is actively looking for volunteers to give as much or as little time as they can to help Brother West represent our issues in Toronto.

Starting this February, leading up to the provincial election in June, we will be coordinating joint action with Jamie’s team to ensure he is re-elected.

Any activist interested in helping, or who has any questions about the wide range of opportunities available, should contact the PAC by email at [email protected].

In Solidarity,

Jerry Thibeault                                                              Sean Staddon
Political Action Committee Chairperson                        Political Action Committee Member
USW Local 6500                                                           USW Local 6500

Beginning March 1, 2022 all TimkenSteel employees working in or entering one of our manufacturing facilities will be required to wear metatarsal boots. Following a review of best practices across the metals industry, the decision was made to transition the company to metatarsals boots to provide the highest level of foot safety. Since the risk of falling objects hitting the top of a foot is always a consideration, metatarsal boots were determined to be the best option to protect our workforce. To aid in this transition, Grainger has stocked 20 popular styles in the Dueber shoe store.  Follow this link Grainger Page with Footwear Selection Guide to the Grainger page on the SteelNet.  On the Grainger page you will find a Footwear Selection Guide. 

Additionally, Grainger will host SHOEMOBILE events at the three Canton steel plants. 

Dates and times are:

• Faircrest Steel Plant – March 1- 5:30am to 4pm
• Gambrinus Steel Plant – March 2- 5:30am to 4pm
• Harrison Steel Plant –   March 3-  5:30am to 4pm 

Please note that the boot allowance has increased to $170 for standard and high heat boots and $190 for puncture resistant boots. Boot allowances and wear requirements (high heat or puncture resistant boots) are determined by department. Please ask your manager or plant EHS analyst if you are unsure what type boots you are required to wear. We understand that change takes time; therefore, employees will have until September 30 to switch to metatarsal boots. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation, patience, and dedication to keeping our workplace safe.