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.

New Sites

Just to add to my previous post, here are two new sites relating to a project that I'm hoping to get off the ground in late October.

http://cyberspacenexis.blogspot.com
http://cyberspacenexis.pbwiki.com

I'm currently looking for accountants, paralegals, hardened web designers and database gurus, as well as anyone with a story about the shortfalls of the Service Canada training system.

later...................dave

oh,by the way,....I bumped into Salim and he's doing great and thinks we should all go to the auction and make a statement about the way Genfast ripped us off.
Maybe we should!

Steel Worker Action Centre Coordinator

Linda Montgomery has accepted the position as the Action Centre Coordinator. Linda has participated as a peer helper at the action centre and has previous experience in 2 other downsizings and plant closures

Views Wanted

Hi Everyone;
It's been a while since I posted. In fact most of the time I hear about things on the blog from others and then I check it out. I never said that I was a dedicated blogger, however that may change. I am initiating a small project with potential ramafications in the local micro-economy.
I need some input about some issues.

1.) if anyone has had dealings with the local "temp" agencies or if you know someone that has, I would like to hear from you.

2.) if anyone has been through the "Service Canada" mill and has some reflections on the system, I would like to hear from them.

3.) if anyone has considered self-employment but find themselves stalling out with "initiative block", I'd like to hear from you.

Do not post replies on this site.
Please use my google mail: dawelsby@gmail.com

All responses are absolutly confidential. Your email will not be used for any purposes outside of this study.

later Dave

Web Designer Wanted

The Brant NDP are looking for someone with the ability to design a web page or someone who can keep a current webpage updated.

Contact
Webdesign@brantndp.ca

Ontario NDP Commercial

The Ontario NDP are working on a commercial for the upcoming Campaign. They have asked me if I know anyone affected by the manufacturing job loss that would like to be part of their commercial.

I am not going to make this decision for you. If you want to be on Television, you know how to get in touch with me.

I will be forwarding a list of people I can get in touch with who are game.

This will take a bit of time, so if you read this late, contact me.
I will be sending in a list early tommorrow of anyone who is interested.

I have never made a commercial before, I don't have the details.

Contact me, via, phone or email ASAP, and I will make certain you are on the list.

Genfast Auction

Event Date and Time: Wednesday-Thursday, October 17th & 18th at 10am EST each dayPreview Date and Time: Monday-Tuesday, October 15th & 16th from 9am to 5pm each day, or by appointment.Address: 225 Henry StreetBrantford, OntarioCanada Auction of Largest Automotive Fastener Manufacturer in Canada. Unprecedented selection of Late Model Cold Headers and Bolt Makers from Nedschroef, National Machinery, Sacma, and Hartford. Large selection of Threaders from E.W. Menn, Saspi, Waterbury Farrell, Hartford, and Sacma. Large selection of Wire Drawers, Uncoilers, and Payoff Reels from Fastener Engineers and RMG. Plus Bolt Pointers, Packaging/Inspection equipment, Heat Treating equipment, Tool Room and Support Equipment, Quality Assurance, Material Handling (more than 20 forklifts), Materials/Tooling (over 1 million at cost), and Office Equipment.

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