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Election Results at Fraser Mine
Here are the results of the election held at Fraser Mine on August 24th & 25th, 2010 for the positions of Chief Steward, Stewards, Bonus Steward and Health & Safety Committee members |
Labour Day 2010
Many activities are organized for this year's Labour Day on September 6th, 2010 |
September 2010 Membership Meetings Reminder
Do not forget to attend the Membership Meetings in September. On the Agenda, update on Mine Mill Campgrounds and Regular Business. |
Eric John - Memorial Bursary Application
Sam was a very caring person with many talents that he shared with most of us. Sam was a caring and dedicated husband and father, painter, woodworker and, the most shared, a wine maker just to name a few. |
Sam McAughey - Passed away July 28th, 2010
Sam was a very caring person with many talents that he shared with most of us. Sam was a caring and dedicated husband and father, painter, woodworker and, the most shared, a wine maker just to name a few. |
Press Release - First Nickel Tentative Contract Agreement Reached!
After three days of continuous bargaining, a new tentative agreement was reached on Friday, July 23rd, 2010. |
Attention Local 598/CAW Members at Fraser Mine
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Health & Safety Members and Stewards of Local 598/CAW - September Meetings
Please note the date, time and location of the previously scheduled Health & Safety and Joint Stewards' Quarterly meetings for September 2010 |
News Release: Brinks has new CBA
Brinks Canada Limited now has a new 3 year deal with CAW and Mine Mill 598/CAW. |
26th Annual Worker's Memorial Day
On June 20th, 1984, a seismic event measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Falconbridge Mine at approximately 10:12 a.m. in Northeastern Ontario. There were about 200 miners on shift that day. The major damage to the mine was between the 3800-foot level and the 4200-foot level. |
2010 Aboriginal & Workers of Colour Program
Description of the Aboriginal & Workers of Colour PEL Program for Fall 2010. |
2010 Women Activists and Women in Leadership Programs
Description of the Women Activists and Women in Leadership programs offered at the CAW Family Education Centre in Fall 2010. |
2010 CAW Port Elgin Education
The 2010 schedule for the courses available in Port Elgin. |
Ground-Breaking Ceremony Letter
Welcome to the future site of a new era. We are finally here, after several years of hard work and planning. I would like to thank all the past Presidents of our local that have worked so hard at maintaining and promoting Local 598 Mine Mill 598/CAW commitment to our community and our great City. |
Press Release - Ground-Breaking Ceremony on May 20th, 2010
On Thursday, May 20th, 2010, Mine Mill Local 598/CAW will hold a historic groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Union's new offices at its Richard Lake campgrounds, commencing at 9:30 a.m. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Members of Local 598/CAW - June 2010 Executive Board and Membership Meetings
The June 2010 Executive Board and Membership meetings will be held at the Mine Mill Campgrounds on Richard Lake on June 23rd, 2010 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Health & Safety Members and Stewards of Local 598/CAW at Xstrata Nickel - Meetings Re-scheduled
Due to the production shutdown at the Smelter and vacation shutdown at Strathcona Mill, the previously scheduled quarterly meetings have been re-scheduled. |
Press Release - Visit from Buzz Hargrove
At 10:00 a.m. this morning, Buzz Hargrove, former CAW National President, along with a contingent from Mine Mill Local 598/CAW presented the United Steelworkers Local 6500 with approximately $4,000.00. |
37th Annual Mine Mill Golf Tournament - May 29th, 2010
First Come - First Serve. There are 36 teams or 144 golfers available. Registration deadline is on May 24th, 2010. |
Donation Drive for USW Local 6500 - April 9th, 2010
There will be a donation drive for non-parishable food items and/or cash and a plant gate collection at all sites for the families of USW Local 6500 who are in their 9th month of the strike against Vale INCO. |
Press Release - Finlandia Care Services
After two days of non-stop bargaining last week, the bargaining committee is happy to report that the membership voted overwhelmingly 86% to accept the offer of settlement. |
Come Support Copper Cliff Fire Victims - April 10th, 2010
A full day of fundraising will be held on April 10th, 2010 to support the families of the tragic Copper Cliff fire. |
WSC Newsletter - April 2010
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Xstrata Nickel Membership Meeting - April 15th, 2010
The meeting will be held on April 15th, 2010 at the Days Inn on Elm St. in Sudbury @ 7:30p.m. |
Election Call 2010 - Run Off Vote for Recording Secretary Update
Due to the fact that all members are on different shifts and some are unable to come to the Union Offices before 5:00 p.m. in order to vote, please be advised of the following change. |
Election Call 2010 - Run Off Vote for Recording Secretary
As a result of the vote, the position of Recording Secretary was not filled due to the fact no one of the candidates received 50% plus one of the votes cast. |
USW Solidarity Rally - March 22nd, 2010 - Letter from OFL President
Information about the upcoming rally on March 22nd, 2010 |
Jobs' crisis remains serious - Article
Unemployment in Canada is far worse today than it was 16 months ago and the federal government must do more to help laid-off workers, says Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress. |
Our Resources Stay Here - Notes
Notes and thoughts from the "Our Resources Stay Here" rally at the Sudbury Airport. |
Election Call 2010 - Message from Denis Chartrand
My Oath to you! I will act as your liaison between you, our members, Xstrata and benefit carrier. I will act with a level of compassion and determination needed in dealing with emotional charged situations. I will conduct myself in a professional, respectful manner, with the members/retirees/surviving spouse’s affairs.
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Rally - "Our Resources Stay Here" on March 4th, 2010
There will be a rally held at the Sudbury Airport Thursday, March 4th, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to call upon the Government of Ontario to ensure the harvesting and mining of our natural resources is a benefit to our communities by maintaining and creating jobs. |
International Women's Day - March 8th, 2010
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Sudbury Pride - Visioning Session - March 11th, 2010
It's that time of year again! The 13th annual Sudbury Pride celebration is set to take place Monday July 12th to Sunday July 18th in Greater Sudbury. Last year's festival was a huge success and this year the organizing committee hopes to build on the capacity of the festival with more events and increased collaboration with your assistance.
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Election Call 2010 - Denis Chartrand Nomination for CO
Since this post is one of significance to our local, we will need the right person to face the responsibilities and challenges this office demands. Since 2003 there has been no long term replacement candidate for when Wayne retires. Three years ago I decided to start preparing myself to possibly fulfill the duties of this office.
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Election Call 2010 - Dwight Harper Nomination for CO
The Compensation, Health & Welfare Officer position that Wayne Nitchie leaves behind requires not only specialized training but compassion, good communication skills, confidentiality and the ability to listen. My name is Dwight Harper and I put my name forward to stand for the position. |
Election Call 2010 - Voting Regulations
As a result of the recent negotiations and contract ratification of the Xstrata Nickel collective agreement, two positions have become open, on the Local 598/CAW Executive Board and the other in the Xstrata Nickel Unit, will be vacant effective June 1st, 2010. |
Election Call 2010 - Compensation Officer
The position of Compensation, Health & Welfare Officer for Local 598/CAW will be vacant on June 1st, 2010. If anyone is interested in the position, nominations will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th, 2010. |
Election Call 2010 - Recording Secretary
The position of Recording Secretary for Local 598/CAW will be vacant on June 1st, 2010. If anyone is interested in the position, nominations will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th, 2010. |
Joint Stewards Quarterly Meeting - March 19, 2010
The next Joint Stewards' Quarterly meeting will be held on March 19th, 2010 beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. |
H & S Quarterly Meetings in March, 2010
H & S upcoming quaterly meetings for March, 2010. |
Xstrata Nickel - Laid Off Employees Continuity Allowance RRSP Transfer
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WSC Newsletter - February 2010
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CAW Local 599 - Letter of Support
Letter of support sent to the CAW Local 599 |
Haiti Disaster Relief Letter
A Donation was made to the Haiti Aid Relief Fund. |
2010 Meetings
The schedule for the 2010 Executive Board, Joint Stewards, Membership, Health & Safety and Unit Chair Meetings has been released. |
PEL Education Spring Schedule
PEL Education Spring Schedule for 2010 |
Petition from CAW Local 599 - Xstrata Copper Canada
Xstrata Copper Canada has announced it will permanently cease operation of its copper and zinc metallurgical plants at the Kidd Metallurgical Site in Timmins on May 1, 2010 and ... |
Bargaining Committee Update - Dec 10th, 2009
The Bargaining Committee held a series of bargaining proposal meetings on December 9th. The purpose of which was to convey the content of the Bargaining Committees proposal to the Company. |
CAW and CAW Council Bursaries 2010
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. |
IMPORTANT MEETINGS: All Local 598/CAW Leadership/Membership of Xstrata Nickel
Two meetings for Local 598/CAW Leadership and Membership of Xstrata Nickel on December 9th, 2009 |
Bargaining Committee Update - Dec 2nd, 2009
The Bargaining Committee has been at work developing the Union's position for the upcoming set of negotiations. Information meetings to be held. |
WSC Newsletter - December Issue #3
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Mine Mill Local 598/CAW Christmas Parties 2009
The Christmas Parties will be held at Knight of Columbus Hall in Blezard Valley on December 19th, 2009. |
38th Annual Xstrata Nickel Interplant Curling Bonspiel
The 38th Annual Xstrata Nickel Interplant Curling Bonspiel will be held on January 23, 24 and 25, 2010. |
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Executive Board Meetings for 2010
- Wednesday, January 13th
- Wednesday, February 10th
- Wednesday, March 10th
- Wednesday, April 14th
- Wednesday, May 12th
- Wednesday, June 9th @ Mine Mill Campgrounds
- Wednesday, July 14th
- Wednesday, August 11th
- Wednesday, September 8th
- Wednesday, October 13th
- Wednesday, November 10th
- Wednesday, December 8th
All Executive Board Meetings will be held in the 3rd Floor Board Room of the Union Offices starting at 8:00 a.m., unless otherwise notified.
You will be notified should any changes occur.
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Joint Stewards Meetings for 2010
- Friday, March 19th
- Friday, June 29th
- Friday, September 17th
- Friday, December 17th
Location and times of these meetings to be announced at a later date.
You will be notified should any changes occur.
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Membership Meetings for 2010
- Wednesday, March 10th – 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 11th – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 9th – 7:30 p.m. @ Mine Mill Campground
- Thursday, June 10th – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 8th – 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 9th – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 8th - 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, December 9th – 1 p.m.
Location and times of these meetings to be announced at a later date.
Make it a point to attend these very important meetings. You will be notified should any changes occur.
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Health and Safety Quarterly Meetings 2010
The Walford on the Park, Elizabeth Centre Finlandia Care, Finlandia Nursing, Iris Addiction Recovery for Women, Mansour Mining, Mystik Services Inc., St. Joseph’s Villa, University of Sudbury, Slots at Sudbury Downs, Nutra 2000, Lafarge Construction Materials, Brinks, NORCAT
- Friday, March 5th
- Friday, June 4th
- Friday, September 3rd
- Friday, December 17th
All Health & Safety Members should make it a point to attend these very important meetings.
Location and times of these meetings to be announced at a later date.
You will be notified should any changes occur.
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Health and Safety Quarterly Meetings 2010
Xstrata Nickel
- Friday, March 12th
- Friday, June 29th
- Friday, September 10th
- Friday, December 17th
All Health & Safety Members should make it a point to attend these very important meetings.
Location and times of these meetings to be announced at a later date.
You will be notified should any changes occur.
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All Mine Mill Local 598/CAW Unit Chair Meetings for the year 2010
- Monday, January 4th
- Monday, February 1st
- Monday, March 1st
- Tuesday, April 6th
- Monday, May 3rd
- Monday, June 7th
- No meetings in July
- No meetings in August
- Tuesday, September 7th
- Monday, October 4th
- Monday, November 1st
- Monday, December 6th
Each meeting will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. and will be held in the 3rd Floor Board Room of the Mine Mill Offices. These are very important meetings, so please be sure to mark the dates on your calendar.
We look forward to seeing you at each meeting.
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