- We discuss Buzz Hargrove's speech to CAW Local 444 retirees about the need to double the CCP contributions to ensure that all Canadians can retire with at least $24000 / year pension vs the current pension of $12000 / year.
- We talk about an article from the Globe and Mail in which points out the dangers of 2 tier health care systems, and the right wing's agenda to push for such changes.
- Loblaw's employees are under attack once again. UFCW has already had to enter concession bargaining giving the company the ability to hire outside contractors to stock the SuperStore's shelfs and do inventory work, instead of using part time people. An other reason to unionize Wal-Mart.
Buzz Hargrove calls on Ottawa to double CPP payouts
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Buzz+Hargrove+calls+Ottawa+double+payouts/3074730/story.html
Make rich seniors pay for drugs, health care report says
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/make-rich-seniors-pay-for-drugs-health-care-report-says/article1582236/
Loblaw seeks union work rule changes
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/loblaw-seeks-union-work-rule-changes/article1578905/?cmpid=rss1
WOHIS Health and safety Minute:
It's surprising to be talking about heat stress in May, but, after this week's sweltering heat, WOHIS wants to remind everyone what you can do to protect yourself against heat stress:
Drink more water
Increase rest break periods
Reduce your pace of work and most important: Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stress, which include:
headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, cramping, rashes, and fainting.
Start a buddy system, since people will probably not notice their own symptoms.
If you are suffering from heat stress, get to a cooler location and take a break.
Employers have a duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. This includes ensuring a worker is protected from heat stress by developing and implementing hot environment policies and procedures.
Heat stress is an important workplace health and safety issue.
For more information on this or any other health and safety related topic, please
contact WOHIS - Windsor Occupational Health Information Service - at 519-254-5157 or visit us at 3129 Marentette Avenue (directly behind the theatres at Devonshire Mall).
Remember you have the right to a safe and healthy workplace!
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