APRIL 2004 199 NEWS ISSUE

The Women’s Committee hosted our annual Women’s Day Fair on Sunday, March 7 2004 at the CAW Hall. We had numerous speakers who did an outstanding presentation on their various issues. Amongst them were Mary Kovacs from Breast Cancer Awareness who also is a breast cancer survivor, Marion Holmes from Amnesty International, Suzanne Mason from CARSA and Auggie McGloin from the Niagara Regional Sexual Assault Centre. We were also honored to have Deputy Mayor Susan Erskine opening our Fair. In our closing we had the pleasure of having the renowned Raging Grannies performing for us.

A beautiful poem in tribute to the victims of the Montreal Massacre was written and read by Susan Erskine-Fournier. The committee has been busy promoting our Fair with radio interviews and flyers throughout the community.

We are now busy working on our “Tea & Teddies” for the spring. Also we have a directive from Julie White, Director of the Women’s Department CAW National, about the upcoming Woman to Woman Campaign for the Federal Election. We will have more information displayed throughout our plants.

The Women’s Committee is pleased to announce that ladies t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants and hooded jackets are now available. These items will have our CAW Local 199 logos attached with various colours and sizes. A catalogue will also be on hand for viewing. Anyone interested in ordering any of the articles please call the hall at (905) 682-2611. All inquiries will be forwarded to the Women’s Committee.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FAIR

COME OUT AND JOIN US: SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2004
FROM: 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
AT: CAW LOCAL 199, 124 BUNTING ROAD, ST. CATHARINES

THE FAIR IS AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, FEATURING:

• HEALTH & BEAUTY INFORMATION
• LIFE SAVING TIPS
• GUEST SPEAKERS
• ENTERTAINMENT

IT ADDS UP TO A DAY FULL OF FUN!

A DAY CARE AREA IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, WHILE THEY PLAY PARENTS CAN BROWSE.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CALL:
(905) 682-2611, OR FAX: (905) 682-9393

WHAT IS THE WOMEN’S FAIR?

THE WOMEN’S FAIR IS A NON-TRADITIONAL EXPOSITION DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE SHARING OF IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE NIAGARA REGION. IT IS A DAY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT! GEARED TOWARDS WOMEN OF ALL AGES.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?

THE WOMEN’S FAIR WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2004. THE FAIR WILL OPEN AT 10:00 AM AND CLOSE AT 3:00 PM. THE LOCATION OF THE FAIR IS THE CAW BANQUET HALL, 124 BUNTING ROAD, ST. CATHARINES, ON. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT (905) 682-2611, TELL THEM YOU ARE CALLING ABOUT THE WOMEN’S FAIR.

WHO ARE WE?

WE ARE A GROUP OF WOMEN REPRESENTING BUSINESS, LABOUR, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, STUDENTS, AND MOTHERS. AS A GROUP OF WOMEN WE JOIN TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PLAN A DAY OF CELEBRATION OF THE TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FROM 1909. WE VOLUNTEER OUR TIME TO MAKE THE EVENT HAPPEN IN OUR COMMUNITY, OUR ONLY GOAL IS TO SEE THE EVENT CONTINUE TO GROW.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

BE A PART OF THE WOMEN’S FAIR!

FEBRUARY 2004 199 NEWS ISSUE

The Women’s Committee hosted the commemorative breakfast honouring the young women who were killed in the Montreal Massacre on December 6, 1989. This event was a great success and we would like to thank all those who attended. Our guest speakers were: Mayor Tim Rigby, Jackie Labonte from the Native Friendship Centre also Sergeant Jim Baskerville, head of the Domestic Violence Unit of Niagara Regional Police. This event is growing every year. More men attended to support this cause and for that we thank you! We look forward to the day when events such as this no longer are held.

Violence against women must stop! We as a union with education in our communities will ensure violence in all forms will end!

The Committee is actively working together to put forth the “best” International Women’s Day Fair ever. This will be held at the CAW Union Hall, 124 Bunting Rd. from 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday, March 7, 2004. We have an array of guest speakers and activities set. Daycare for those who may need it at a nominal charge. This will be an exciting and fun event. Please join us. More information will follow through leaflets into our plants.

We are looking forward to all our brothers and sisters participation in this acknowledgement of women and the issues that affect us all.