- A Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives press release stating the contrast of funding between the environment and military spending
- International solidarity between unions, the dire need for our movement to evolve
- The President of OPSEU 's message
- Discussion on the need for progressive unions
- Discussion about people's thoughts on unions today not being needed because we have such great labour laws. We discuss the SERIOUS lack of enforcement of the Employment Standards Act in Ontario
- Discussion on the lack of FINES for companies who break the labour law
- Breaking news Press Release from the USW on strike at Vale Inco
Federal environment spending dwarfed by rising defence budget http://www.policyalternatives.ca/newsroom/news-releases/federal-environment-spending-dwarfed-rising-defence-budget
Britian’s Unite the Union Launches Christmas Drive in Support of Strikers
http://www.fairdealnow.ca/?p=3289
Unions craft common agenda
http://www.opseu.org/notices/notice-dec10-2009-Unions-craft-common-agenda.htm
OPSEU President's Message, Ontario labour unites in the crisis
http://www.opseu.org/presidentsmessage/dec-10-2009.htm
MPP seeks to curb DriveTest operator
http://www.torontoobserver.ca/2009/12/10/mpp-seeks-to-curb-drivetest-contract/
Steelworkers hold press conference
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2226255
WOHIS Health and Safety Minute:
WOHIS, a United Way agency since 1984, has been an important resource for occupational health and safety information in this community for close to 30 years.Staff (CUPE 543.5) are often told that our lending library offers workers, students and concerned citizens, resources not offered anywhere else in this area.
In the tough economic times that we are experiencing, WOHIS has noticed an increase in workers desperately seeking help with issues such as intimidation, harassment, and violence in their workplace. Many workers work at jobs that are unsafe and unhealthy, and they lack proper training for their particular workplace.
The WOHIS Board and staff have always recognized the importance of empowering workers so that they understand their rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The future of WOHIS is in jeopardy.
We are asking the community to visit our website at www.wohis.org or call us at
519-254-5157, and tell us about the health and safety concerns in your workplace.
How can WOHIS help you?
Hopefully 2010 will be a better year for our whole community.
Joy Hamilton
Windsor Occupational Health Information Service (WOHIS)
3129 Marentette Avenue
Windsor ON N8X 4G1
Phone 519-254-5157 Fax 519-254-4192
Open 8:30 – 4:30 Monday thru Friday
jham@wohis.org
visit our website at: www.wohis.org
You have the Right to a safe and healthy workplace.
Workers Health & Safety Centre training:
2010:
Basic Certification: ………… Feb 23-26….. April 20-23
Supervisor Training …………. Mar 22
Office & Professional…..…… Mar 29-31….. May 12-14
Certification Renewal ...…….. April 19
Smaller Workplaces H&S ……May 3 & May 10
Health Care & Social Services . May 5-7
Manufacturing & Fabricating …May 17-21
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