Victory Party

You are invited to the victory party.

9pm till midnight
Oct. 10th
Brandos
135 Market ST.Brantford

Get Orange on E Day :)

Howard Hampton Coming To Brantford

The Campaign is gathering Momemtum. This is very Clear.

Howard Hampton Will be coming to Brantford,
Thursday October 4th,
2pm at Tim Hortons265 King George Road. (the newer one by Food Basics)

You are all welcome to come and join the campaign.

For more Info Call 519 751 9111 (Brant NDP)

Barbecue Fundraiser

Barbecue Fundraiser
to support
Brian Van Tilborg
NDP Candidate

Thursday Sept. 20th, 2007
129 Lyons Ave (Corner of St. George and Lyons) Near the A&P on St. Paul.

6:30 till 9Pm

Call 519 751 9111 for tickets.
Or pick them up at

105 Charing Cross.

A special announcement will be made at the fundraiser.

Campaign Office Open House

The Brian Van Tilborg Ontario NDP Campaign Open House will be held on

Thursday September 13th, at 7 pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Light refreshments and beverages will be available.

Ontario Manufacturing Being Pillaged

Here is the Labour Day Article from the Brantford Expositor.

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=678641&catname=Local%20News&classif=News

If the link doesn't work, just use the search feature and type in

Labour Day

Labour Day Parade a Success

Last year, 3767 took our Labour Day activities to Hamilton to experience the massive 12,000 to 15000 person labour day parade and engage in their park activities.

This year, there was no 3767 and I am certain everyone from Genfast went their own ways.

Today some People wore 3767 shirts and marched with the NDP. There were also some from Easton Coatings who joined us with the NDP.

The Parade ended at Brandos and Ian Deans and me spoke to our Brothers and Sisters from the other unions.

Ian Deans explained them to support the NDP. That only the NDP was going to put forward Labour Issues.

I spoke about the future of the labour market if we do not act.

Will they support us?

Temporary Agencies, HELP or HINDRANCE

Saturdays Extra Feature in the Brantford Expositor Covers Temporary Agencies.

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/webapp/sitepages/search/results.asp?contentid=677234&catname=Lifestyle&type=search&search1=temp%20agency

I am quoted in the article along with others including the Temporary Agencies.

Temporary Agencies, Job Protection, Manufacturing, Wage Earner Protection,

Hello all Former Genfast and Easton Coatings Personell & Readers and Guests.

The Election is coming upon us and if the above issues are those you want addressed then I am going to ask for you help and I encourage you to volunteer for this campaign.Your ability to volunteer and join the campaign is going to make the difference.I am not impressed by these temporary agencies and I am not impressed by the actions of our government in addressing manufacturing issues, including Wage Protection and Job Protection.

We can use all the help we can get :

Sign Crews, (this is always fun)
Leafleting, (This is fun with exercise)
Going around with the Candidate. (This is also an enjoyable experience) (Ok its fun too)Telephoning supporters and informing the public. (This is one of the most important aspects to a successful campaign)

Find people with similar values and let them know that they can help too.A sign, A donation, and the ability to volunteer will be an excellent grassroots style campaign.

We have a Former Genfast Employee volunteer to help with the Web.

To Offer your help.Campaign Office Address: 105 Charing Cross, Brantford, ON, N3R2H8 Campaign Office Phone: 519 751 9111 Phone Anytime They are working year round.email Brian@brantndp.ca

NDP OFFICE OPENSMONDAY SEPT 3rd after the Labour Day Parade. (We will begin setting up) Furniture and help required, similar to how we set up the action centre. Lots of volunteers bringing in things to make it work.If you want, you can contact me personally, that's ok too.

Temporary Agencies Rally Conclusion

I attended the Forgotten Ones rally in Victoria Park. Brendan Davis made a long passionate presentation to a significant number of supporters. Not bad for a first attempt. The Expositor was present, however, I didn't recall seeing CKPC. I did see some people from Genfast, but more from Dura and it was nice to meet another group of people.

For me I just want to say, I got a nip of what may be in store in September and October from my rivals and their supporters.


We are going to have to mobilize and be strong!!!

Temporary Services

If you are not in favour of temporary agencies, I suggest you attend the rally at Victoria Park.

The Forgotten Ones will be in Victoria Park to talk about some of the issues many of us are facing today. Things such as, Temporary Agencies, Lack of Education and its effects on Ontario Works Municipal, Provincial, and the Federal Governments Ontario Disability Support Program.
Please join us on taking a stand against poverty on:August 16, 2007 AT 1:00 P.M. Victoria Park, Brantford

Campaign School

To win the Provincial Election in September, we are going to need a strong campaign team.

I invite you to attend our Campaign School.

Saturday August 11th
1Pm to 6Pm
Echo Place Family Restaurant
781 Colborne St

(By Tellys Variety, the old Butches)

Thank You.

For more information
Dial 519 751 9111
www.brantndp.ca

CKPC Radio

Today CKPC radio called to ask how effective the action centre has been. I expressed that the action centre doesn't get you the job, but is a liason or a tool that both companies and former employees can benefit from. Like any good reporter, they also wanted to know how many of us have found work.Former Co-workers who are newly employed have been our most effective tool in promoting our capabilities and good work ethics. Many companies having tested the waters with one or two candidates have since taken on more of our former co-workers.Did I mention the temporary service agencies?Yes I did.

Temporary Service Help Business and Government

Here is a snip of a letter to the editor from the organization that speaks on Behalf of Hundreds of Temporary Agencies,

Services help business and government operate efficiently
Editorial - Saturday, July 21, 2007 @ 07:00 In the July 18 story, "Van Tilborg acclaimed provincial NDP candidate," Brian Van Tilborg suggests that the government should address the proliferation of temporary job agencies. While we applaud his focus on the need for "good paying factory jobs in Brantford and across Ontario" this objective will not be served by diminishing options or limiting access to agencies supporting those looking for employment

Here is the link to Letter on the Expositor Webpage

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=621382&catname=Editorial&classif=

Brian Van Tilborg is the Provincial NDP Candidate

Yes it is official.

Your former co-worker is the NDP provincial candidate.I can't thank the co-workers at Genfast enough for coming out tonight, and showing support for my candidacy. Words cannot explain this......

Thank you

Temporary Service Public Inquiry

July 17th, 2007
Queens ParkMain Legislative Building
Toronto, Ont.M74 1A4

Dear Premier McGuintyI am writing this letter to call for an immediate public inquiry into the actions and functions of the temporary labour services. I reside in the city of Brantford, in the riding of Brant, which has suffered a series of plant closures and there is one more announced plant closure occurring in the following month. It has come to my attention that many of the jobs available in our riding are under control of the temporary labour services. These temporary labour services are experiencing rapid growth, while our good paying jobs disappear. It would appear that the temporary labour market and the expansion of these temporary services are creating a barrier between the employees and the employer. Many of the people whom work for a temporary service can spend months and years at the same job at the same place of work within the jurisdiction of the company. I believe that is wrong. There is a place for temporary agencies, but as the number of temporary agencies grow, it is my understanding that they are taking fulltime good paying employment and reducing the wages and the job to part time, non permanent status.

We need action today, before the system of temporary labour market becomes a way of life for the people in Brantford who are looking for full time work, but will have no other recourse then to submit to using temporary employment agencies.

Brian Van Tilborg

NDP Nomination Information

I have received some emails asking if you have to be a member to attend the NDP nomination meeting.

Friends and coworkers who worked at Genfast/Eastons etc. but reside out of the riding are welcome to come out and support my nomination.

You do not have to be an NDP member to come out tomorrow night.
You do not have to have a membership, nor are you required to sign one.
You do not have to live in the riding to come out to the meeting.

If you want to see change in the manufacturing sector.
If you want to see laws that protect working people first.
If you wish to support my efforts and the direction the NDP is taking on these important happenings.

Then you are welcome to attend.
I look forward to seeing you there.Tuesday July 17th7:30 PM
Brantford District Labour Centre.
1100 Clarence St. South.

NDP Nomination meeting

Brant NDP Provincial Nomination

TUESDAY JULY 17TH, 2007 at 7:30 PM

Location: Brantford District Labour Centre
Costs: FREE, All are welcome.
Directions: 1100 Clarence St. South, near colborne st.

See map here http://www.brantndp.ca/ Click on the nomination text.

Registration begins at 7pm, the meeting starts at 7:30.

All members of the NDP living within the riding of Brant are entitled to vote
1) If you are a current member and became a member on or before June 17th 2007
2) If you last paid for your membership in 2006 you can renew at the meeting.
$25 for employed, $5 for everyone else.

For more information
519 751 9111
email: events@brantndp.ca
website: brantndp.ca

Duration: Should there be two or more people standing for the nomination, the meeting is expected to conclude by 9 pm.

You are invited to: Come to the meeting and feel welcome to bring family and friends.

Help support and select our next candidate.