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Announcements

Port Elgin Training Schedule - February to May 2012
CAW Port Elgin Education Schedule from February to May 2012.
Union Rally - January 21, 2012
On Saturday Jan 21st, there will be a massive days of action rally in London, to support our CAW sisters and brothers at Electro-motive. This is an important rally, because the owner, Caterpillar, a highly profitable company is demanding concessions, such as 50% wage cuts, along with cuts to pensions and benefits.
Notice of Motion - Elections Commmittee
There are three (3) positions on the Election Committee open to all active members and pensioners.
Xstrata Nickel Interplant Curling Bonspiel
A curling bonspiel hosted at Falconbridge Curling Club on January 20-22, 2012. Entry fee is $35/curler. There is room for 30 teams.
Voluntary Initiative - Africa
A group of employees at Xstrata Nickel Sudbury operations have volunteered to raise funds to help East Africa. This initiative will take place throughout the month of December - a time when many of us celebrate the special season. Please help in making an effort to give something back to East Africa and in making a difference.
Xstrata Nickel Plant Gate Collection - Patrick Goulaard
Results of Plant Gate collection for Patrick Goulaard of Nickel Rim who has been suffering from MS for five years and has been undergoing stem call transplants.
Childrens Christmas Party - December 10, 2011
Information about the kids Christmas party for Minemill Local 598/CAW.
2011-2012 Snowplowing Bids
We are interested in receiving bids for winter road maintenance at the Mine Mill Office and Campgrounds at Richard Lake.
Xstrata Nickel November 2011 Special Membership Meeting
To get the information you want, attend your membership meetings!
Mine Mill 598/CAW Job Posting - Administrative Assistant
Mine Mill 598/CAW is looking for permanent, full time administrative assistant for the head office.
Eric John Memorial Bursary
The CAW Skilled Trades Council is offering the Eric John Memorial Bursary in the amount of $1,000. This bursary is awarded to sons and daughters of CAW Skilled Trades Members in good standing, entering their first year of post secondary education.
June 2011 Membership Reminder
June Membership meetings will be held on June 29th and June 30th 2011 at the Mine Mill Campgrounds.
Press Release - Campground Re-Opening
On Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, Mine Mill Local 598/CAW will hold the official re-opening of the Union's Richard Lake Campgrounds, commencing at 10:00 a.m.
CAW Delegates Meet to Stop Harper Majority
Approximately 700 elected CAW delegates from across the country supported the call for a final push to prevent the election of a Conservative majority in Monday's federal election and limit the number of Conservative-held seats.
38th Annual Mine Mill/CAW Golf Tournament - May 28th, 2011
First Come - First Serve. There are 36 teams or 144 golfers available. Registration deadline is on May 20th, 2011.
Results - Plant Gate Collection For Paul Ricard
Results of the Plant Gate Collection for Paul Ricard of Nickel Rim whose daughter is suffering from a rare form of cancer.
Sudbury & District Labour Council Bursary
The Sudbury and District Labour Council is offering one $400 bursary. - Le conseil du travail de Sudbury et du District offre une bourse scolaire de 400$.
Bill 45 Bus Trip
In support of the second reading of Bill 45 (anti-scab) temporary replacement workers introduced by France Gelinas, NDP, MPP, we will have a bus trip to Queen's Park on March 31st, 2011.
2011 CAW Port Elgin Education Schedule
Here is the 2011 schedule for the CAW Port Elgin Education program.
2011 CAW & CAW Council Bursaries
The CAW National and CAW Council annually offer a total of 25 memorial bursaries to students entering their first year of university or college in the amount of $2,000 each.
2011 Family Education Programme
This is to announce the 2011 Family Education Programme. There will be two 1-week English programmes and one 2-week French programmes.
2011 Women's Conference
The CAW National Union has announced the date of the Women's Conference, which will be held August 7th to 10th, 2011.
39th Annual Xstrata Nickel Interplant Curling Bonspiel
The 39th Annual Xstrata Nickel Interplant Curling Bonspiel will be held on February 11, 12, & 13, 2011.