- We start the show with the recognition of Black History Month and read a quote from the actor Morgan Freeman who said on 60 minutes in 2005 that Black history month is ridiculous! "You are going to relegate my history to a month!" he said "I don't want a Black history month, Black history is"... everyone's..."history". We find this quote fascinating because we are reminded that it is everyone's history, and the importance for everyone to learn it.
- An article from the CBC about Canadian Firms now being exempt from the "Buy American" provision in the economic stimulus passed in the USA. The article points out that companies in both countries will now have permanent market access to sub-federal projects. This will take away the sovereignty of local governments to have procurement rules if they so choose. Canadian workers will once again have to compete for even PUBLIC works projects against American multi-nationals.
- An update on the Vale-Inco workers on strike who are about to take on the company's attempt at using replacement workers (SCABS) and the tactics that the Men and Women of USW Local 6500 are being forced to enact like picketing outside marked picket lines.
- Electrical workers and their employers across Ontario have guaranteed labour peace for the next three years after approving a joint-proposal method of bargaining. No-Stike.
- An update on the Ontario College Teachers possible strike pending a strike vote coming in the mail. The numbers are too close to tell.
'Buy American' deal exempts Canadian firms
'Too little, too late,' say Liberals
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/02/05/ott-buy-american-deal.html
Vale Inco considering legal options after union sets up blockades
http://www.northernlife.ca/news/localNews/2010/02/picket-blockade100210.aspx
Vale Inco: we have right to use replacement workers at Sudbury operations
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ihqD6pp4mYZGVDzMgCevxepKpVqQ
Results too close to call for Ontario college teachers, Union will not know whether contract was approved or rejected for up to 10 days
http://www.windsorstar.com/business/Results+close+call+Ontario+college+teachers/2547595/story.html
No-strike deal approved by electricians
http://www.windsorstar.com/strike+deal+approved+electricians/2550045/story.html
WOHIS Health and safety Minute:
YOU are invited to attend the WOHIS
Annual General Membership Meeting
Where: 3129 Marentette Ave. Unit 2
Windsor, Ontario
When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 4:30 Refreshments
5:00 Meeting & Elections
(for voting privileges a paid $5.00 membership fee is required)
All are welcome.
For more information on working in cold environments, contact WOHIS - Windsor Occupational Health Information Service - at 519-254-5157 - or visit us at 3129 Marentette Avenue - behind the theatres at Devonshire Mall.
Visit our website at: www.wohis.org
Remember, you have the Right to a safe and healthy workplace!
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