Journey For JOBS RALLY MONDAY 4-7

Check out this video.... We didn't get paid...

Sound familiar???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuYOp0B8V4I

Steelworker Action Centre BBQ

Its that time of year again......

STEELWORKER ACTION CENTRE

BBQ
THURSDAY

JUNE 18th
12 to 2PM
249 Murray Street
Brantford, Ontario

FREE

Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Sausages & beverages +++

Potluck and Donations

Last year we had a lot of people and alot of food.

Any USW laid off or former employee from places such as, Stellarc, Crane, Genfast, US STEEL, Dominion Cascades, to name just a few, are welcome. If you are working, and are available at this time, please come out to the BBQ open house and let us know about your new place of employment.

A busy Week.....

This week has been very busy.

The Brant Roundtable on Poverty held two events.
1) The Community Garden. (If you like growing your own things and need land, its free and they have secured a beautiful location at Mohawk and Birketts.

2) The Temporary Employment Agency Workers forum. I was pleased to participate as one of the guest speakers. It was a room full of knowledge and many questions regarding Agency practices where highlighted and addressed.


The Brantford District Labour Council is in full gear organizing the Journey For Jobs. The dates for the Caravan is set in stone, and the bands, the food, and routes are planned. Its going to be alot of fun, to lighten us up under some very difficult circumstances. June 22nd with an overnight at Brant Park then out to the streets and a number of stops around the city before trekking to Simcoe and then to Hamilton for another BBQ and a stop at Confederation Park.
Most of the events, food, and overnights will be free. This is an event for everyone to get out and make some noise and have a good time. Even find a job in the process.

The BrantNDP hosted a free BBQ at Mohawk Park for everyone who showed up to meet the new Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. She is focused on getting people organized to help make their lives better. The more that help, the better off we will be. It was a great time and alot of fun.

And... then.... the USW VS MNP Case at the Labour Relation Board. The case was heard for two days. I had time for Wednesdays opening statements...and there was a group of us that went down to observe.

The USW will be holding an Information Session in Hamilton later this month or first week in July. Updates to follow..

Andrea Horwath Leader of the Ontario NDP in Brantford

Special Guest:Andrea Horwath Leader of the Ontario NDP

Saturday June 6th, 11:30 AM Mohawk Park, Shelter B by Parking Lot

INVITATION OPEN TO EVERYONE

BBQ from 12 to 1:30pm

For more information

Call Brian Van Tilborg

519 759 3269

Temporary Workers Employment Community Forum

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LEARN YOUR RIGHTS
TEMPORARY WORKERS COMMUNITY FORUM
Thursday June 4th
7PM to 9PM
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
14 Henry Street
Brantford, Ontario
Parking Available at YES CHURCH
519 759 4775
tempworkinbrant@gmail.com
Presentations by
Deena, Workers Action Centre, Toronto
Eduardo, Immigrant Settlement Worker, Brantford
Ian, Community Legal Clinic, Brantford
Marc, The Roundtable on Poverty, Brantford
Brian, STEELWORKERS ACTION CENTRE

UPDATED*** Stephanie, Canadian Labour Congress

JOURNEY FOR JOBS

CALLING ALL WORKERSUNION OR NON UNIONLAID OFF?
JOBLESS?
EI FINISHED? DON'T QUALIFY?
STUCK ON THE TEMP SERVICE MERRY GO ROUND?
IS YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP/SERVICE AGENCY TAXED TO THE LIMIT?
TIRED OF POLITICIANS AVOIDING OUR ISSUES?
STILL WORKING BUT FEAR WHO'S JOB WILL BE NEXT?
WE NEED YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
TENTATIVE DATE JUNE 22nd
JOURNEY THROUGH ONTARIO OR JOIN FOR A DAY
For more information
DON GUEST 519 759 3269
journeyforjobsbrant@ymail.com

USW VS MNP Hearing Schedule

June 3rd & June 4th. (Regarding Severance and Termination)

Call the Action Centre if you are planning on going and if you require a ride.
Seating is VERY limited.

519 752 3333

Brian