CAW Local 199 has 10 Standing Committees; each committee has three elected positions, Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, who are all elected for three years. Each committee has a different mandate and performs a variety of liaison/ organizing functions within the community.
Scroll down page or click on the Committee Name.
| Community Services Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Doris Maxwell |
905-682-2611 |
| Vice Chair: |
Tony Tyminski |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Mark Roy |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Committee has participated in local area Christmas and Labour Day parades. We have the honour of thanking our retirees by helping out at the annual Retirees Open House. The Community Services group sponsors an annual Christmas Dinner (with the trimmings) for the less fortunate. The preparation for this dinner is on December 26th. The dinner is served on December 27th. We are extremely proud of our members, their accomplishments and community spirit. |
| Past:The Community Services group co-ordinated volunteers for the Bethlehem Housing Project on James St. in St. Catharines. This project provided 40 low income housing units for people in need. Volunteers participated in cleanup of the site, landscaping, painting, assembling cabinets, building the fence and other general maintenance. |
| Current: The Community Services group is currently working on a breakfast program with E.I. McCauley School. This school has many lower income families who appreciate the breakfast program. If you have some extra time, please leave your name and phone number at the union hall. (905-682-2611). The Community Services group also participates in walk-a-thons for cancer, the most recent being "Walk A Mile in Her Shoes", food drives for local needs and when needed, coats for our cold winters. We have attended rallies and lend support to other CAW committees. |
| |
| Community Services Committee Articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Education Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Peter Scott |
905-682-2611 |
|
|
caw199wtp@cogeco.net |
| Vice Chair: |
Tina Raimondo |
|
| Secretary: |
Karen Golob |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Ron Allen |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Local Union is mandated to have an Education Committee to promote all aspects of education affecting the welfare of the members, the Union and the labour movement. Local unions must make every reasonable effort to participate in the National Union's education programs, and to promote training for local elected leaders at every level. The Education Committee assesses the educational needs of the Local Union and works with the National Union to implement the programs. |
| |
| Educational Courses |
Click Here to take survey
| |
Back to top
|
| Elections Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Steve McMullen |
905-682-2611 |
|
|
Steve McMullen |
| Vice Chair: |
Bernie Keating |
|
| Secretary: |
Ken Maclean |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
|
|
| |
| Objectives: The election committee conducts all Local 199 elections when called for. The date of an election is determined by either the President or Unit Chairperson and the Elections Committee chairperson. The date of election must fall within a two month period at the end of the term of office. It is the responsibility of the elections committee to ensure the election is fair and to take charge of the nomination ballots, voting ballots, to count the votes and inform the membership of the results. Once an election is called, a seven day notice of election is posted to inform the membership of the upcoming election. The ballot box is open for 7 days so eligible members can nominate themselves for election. The election starts seven days after the Nomination box closes. Voting can take place in either the workplace, at the union hall or in some cases in all the units and at the hall. A pre vote is also arranged for members who will be absent on the date of the election. The elections committee chairperson makes recommendations to the membership to ensure the integrity of the process is maintained. The committee shall have full charge of the elections process and is governed by the local Elections Manual, Local Bylaws and the CAW constitution. |
| |
| Elections Schedule |
| 2009 |
Spring |
Tora |
| 2009 |
Summer |
Niagara Motors |
| 2009 |
Fall |
Brunner Manufacturing |
| 2009 |
Fall |
Coutts Information Services |
| 2009 |
Fall |
Securitas Fire & Security |
| 2010 |
Spring |
Edcha |
| 2010 |
Spring |
Forbes Ford |
| 2010 |
Spring |
General Motors (Bargaining Unit) |
| 2010 |
Spring |
GM Forge Delegate |
| 2010 |
Spring |
John Bear Pontiac |
| 2010 |
Fall |
Standing Committees |
| 2010 |
Fall |
Retiree Executive |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Elections Committee |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Brian Cullen Motors |
| 2011 |
Spring |
David Chev. Olds |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Ed Learn Ford |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Genaire |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Iafrate Machine Tool |
| 2011 |
Spring |
Seneca Manufacturing |
| 2012 |
Spring |
Local 199 Executive |
| 2012 |
Spring |
Constitution & Council Delegates |
| 2012 |
Spring |
General Motors (Benefit Reps) |
| 2012 |
Spring |
FirstOntario Credit Union |
|
| |
| Link to Committee articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Environment Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Cathy Franklin |
905-682-2611 |
| Vice Chair: |
Norm Roy |
|
| Secretary: |
Rob Jukosky |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Ed Gould |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Environment Committee works with local environmental activists and organizations. Environmental hazards are not confined to the workplace. Chemicals in our water supply and the high rates of cancer and birth defects are examples of links between the workplace and the outside community. Some of the organizations that Local 199 has worked on projects with include:
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Trout Unlimited Yellow Fish Road Program
N.E.H.I. Niagara Environmental Healthy Initiatives
Banning Pesticides for Cosmetic Use
N.R.E.C. Niagara Regional Environment Council
Monthly Meetings
C.A.W. Earth Day Program in the Schools
The month of April
P.A.L.S. Preservation Agricultural Lands Society
|
| |
Environmental Committee Top Links
Enviromental Committee Articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Human Rights Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Mohammad Nazir |
905-682-2611 |
| Vice Chair: |
Robert Niven |
|
| Secretary: |
TBA |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Alex Latham |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Human Rights Committee promotes a culture for human rights in workplaces and society. We support community initiatives. |
| |
| Human Rights Committee Articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| L.G.B.T Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Tom Balint |
905-682-2611 |
| Vice Chair: |
Marion Mueller |
|
| Secretary: |
TBA |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Bruce Allen |
|
| |
| Objectives: This Committee confronts homophobia and helps to create safer and fairer workplaces and communities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered individuals. The committee has sponsored a trivia night, youth dances, Halloween and Easter dances. All proceeds have been donated to worthwhile organizations such as: PFLAG, Brock University, OutNiagara, Transgendered of Niagara, PT Foundation of Malaysia. We also participate in the Toronto Pride Parade yearly. |
| |
| L.G.B.T. Top Links |
| Visit the L.G.B.T. Blog |
| |
Back to top
|
| Peace & Disarmament Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Ron Boyer |
|
| Vice Chair: |
|
|
| Secretary: |
|
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Dave De Marco |
|
| |
| Objectives: |
| |
| Peace & Disarmament Committee Articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Union in Politics Committee (U.P.C.) |
| Chair Person: |
Terry Kuchar |
|
| Vice Chair: |
Doug Davidson |
|
| Secretary: |
Lorie Peacock |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Mark Roy |
|
| |
| Objectives: This committee is involved in political action on behalf of the membership. The committee provides the membership with objective information on issues that are important to their families, union and communities. Governments at all levels make decisions everyday which directly impacts our daily lives. Free trade agreements, E.I. Clawback, harmonization of GST and PST, and P3 hospitals, are just an example of the decisions being made that can have an adverse effect on our members lives. This committees mandate is to ensure that our members are kept well informed about these changes that threaten the standard of living and quality of life. The committee will encourage our members to be politically active, to vote and participate in the electorial process. |
| |
| Link to Committee articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Recreation Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Matt Jackson |
|
| Vice Chair: |
Rob Stevenson |
|
| Secretary: |
Kelly Purdy |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Larry Greenhalgh |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Recreation Committee coordinates functions for friends and family to get together outside of the workplace. Some of the events we have been involved in include: Children's Christmas party, CAW Henry Wiebe Hockey Tournament, National Bowling tournaments, Pudge Dawson Golf Tournament. Our family picnic day in the summer has been held at Fantasy Island for the last few years. |
| |
| Link to Committee articles |
| |
Back to top
|
| Women's Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Irene Lowell |
|
| Vice Chair: |
Daniella Russel |
|
| Secretary: |
Susan Erskine-Fournier |
|
| Executive Liaison: |
Susan Erskine-Fournier |
|
| |
| Objectives: The Women's Committee mobilizes women on equality issues in the workplace and community. This committee has sponsored a luncheon on International Women's Day (March 8). Last year they held a silent auction where the proceeds were donated to "Look Good, Feel Good" Breast Cancer Research in memory of Sister Darlene Quinn (a former member of the committee who passed away in Dec. 06). Darlene was also the chairperson of our Coutts Library unit. Every December the Committee also has a breakfast in remembrance of the massacre of the students at Montreal Polytechniqe. At this very moving event, male representatives of Local 199 light candles to remember each woman. The committee has also had Sandie Bellows speak regarding violence against women. Sandie is a local resident who was the victim of a kidnap, sexual assault and attempted murder. |
| |
Women's Committee Articles
CAW Women's Survey |
| |
Back to top
|
