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.

Benefits Packages

The Action Centre has three copies of the benefit packages available to look over if you haven't ordered a copy for yourself but wish to look at what is available.

Lift truck Certificates

Lift Truck Certificates have arrived at the action centre for those who attended July 19th.

Resume Course Postponed

The Resume Updating Course scheduled for July 31st has been postponed.
The new date is August 7th. The times are the same. If you have signed up and cannot make the new date, please contact the action centre.

519 752 3333

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=

Alex MacPherson

MacPHERSON, Alexander - Peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, at St. Peter's Hospital on July 19, 2007, in his 65th year. Beloved father to Lila and Alex. Cherished grandfather to Austin, Joshua and Jordon. Will be dearly missed by Carol MacPherson. Dear brother to Joe, Elvin, Doug (Bernadette), Harvey (Anne), Jack (Tish), Father Gary, Sister Jovita, and his sister-in-law Jean; all of Nova Scotia, and Mary (David) Labum of Maine. Predeceased by his brothers Gordan, Sam and R.J., and twin sisters Theresa and Alexandria in infancy. Will be dearly missed by all of his nephews and nieces. Alex was employed by Genfast, Brantford, and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish. Special thanks to Dr. Naganabu, Dr. MacMillan, and the staff of 2 West at St. Peter's Hospital. Family will receive friends at the P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Avenue (between Mohawk and Fennell) on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Peter's Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made to www.pxdermodyfuneral.com

Benefits Packages

The United Steelworkers held a benefits package meeting today at 10am.
We have Coverage Summaries at the action centre for those who are interested but couldn't attend the meeting in Hamilton.

If you require more information

Call 1 800 867 5615

We will be asking for the complete package information to be sent to the Steelworker Action Centre.