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.
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| Community Services Committee |
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Dorris Maxwell |
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| Objectives: This committee has participated in local area Christmas Parades and Labour Day Parades, and retirees dinners. They also sponsor an annual Christmas Dinner for the less fortunate every year (with all the trimmings). They are currently coordinating volunteers for the Bethlehem Project housing initiative in St. Catharines. This project will provide low income housing. Our volunteers have been participating in cleanup of the site, landscaping of the property, painting and general maintenance. |
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| Education Committee |
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Peter Scott |
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Tina Raimondo |
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| Secretary: |
Karen Golob |
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| Executive Liaison: |
Ron Allen |
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| 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. |
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| Elections Committee |
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Steve McMullen |
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Steve McMullen |
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Bernie Keating |
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Ken Maclean |
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| 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. |
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| Elections Schedule |
| 2010 |
Fall |
Standing Committees |
| 2010 |
Fall |
Retiree Executive |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Elections Committee |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Brian Cullen Motors |
| 2008 |
Spring |
David Chev. Olds |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Ed Learn Ford |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Genaire |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Iafrate Machine Tool |
| 2008 |
Spring |
Seneca Manufacturing |
| 2009 |
Spring |
Local 199 Executive |
| 2009 |
Spring |
Constitution & Council Delegates |
| 2009 |
Spring |
General Motors (Benefit Reps) |
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Spring |
FirstOntario Credit Union |
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Spring |
Tora |
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Summer |
Niagara Motors |
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Fall |
Brunner Manufacturing |
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Fall |
Coutts Information Services |
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Fall |
Neptunus |
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Fall |
Securitas Fire & Security |
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Spring |
Edcha |
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Forbes Ford |
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General Motors (Bargaining Unit) |
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GM Forge Delegate |
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John Bear Pontiac |
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| Environment Committee |
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Cathy Franklin |
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Norm Roy |
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Rob Jukosky |
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| 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
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| Human Rights Committee |
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Mohammad Nazir |
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Robert Niven |
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TBA |
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| Objectives: The Human Rights Committee promotes a culture for human rights in workplaces and society. We support community initiatives. |
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| L.G.B.T Committee |
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Tom Balint |
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TBA |
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| 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. |
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| Peace & Disarmament Committee |
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TBA |
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| Union in Politics Committee (U.P.C.) |
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Terry kuchar |
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Doug Davidson |
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Lorie Peacock |
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| 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. Representation includes: President, Executive Board Members, Elected Union Leaders, Chairpersons of Local Unions, Members from Standing Committees: Womens, Human Rights, Education, LGBT, Environment, Retired Workers. |
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| Recreation Committee |
| Chair Person: |
Matt Jackson |
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Rob Stevenson |
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| Secretary: |
Kelly Purdy |
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| 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. |
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| Women’s Committee |
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Irene Lowell |
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Elizabeth Ferretti |
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Susan Erskine-Fournier |
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| 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. |
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