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Society Council says goodbye to EVP Minello
November 30, 2015The Society held its annual Delegates Council in Scarborough on November 15 and 16. The Council adopted its international unions Every Member Is A Leader theme to focus its work throughout the meeting. More than 85 delegates attended Council to debate and adopt new policies, receive inspirational and instructive keynote addresses from a diverse group of ...
Read moreDeaths and retirements
October 29, 2015The Society sends condolences to the family and loved ones of the following members who recently passed away: Last Name First Name Company Erlich Marek Hydro One Robertson Doug Hydro One Cranford Pamela OPG Kotack Glenn OPG The Society sends congratulations to the following members who retired in September, 2015. Last Name First Name Company Barkley Raymond Hydro One Black David Bruce Power Brechin Norm Hydro One Butt Andrew OPG Cairns Robert OPG Denis Tina OPG Gamble Murray OPG Lee Edwin OPG Li Willie OPG MacMurray Stephanie OPG Masters Helen OPG Meek David Bruce Power Merola Frank OPG Nelson Bruce Bruce Power Pagan Sandra OPG Pazzelli Ivo IESO Schroeder Paul Bruce Power Staniewski George OPG Sutton Gord OPG Vanderleest Henry OPG Vilkko Risto OPG Zabik Jan OPG Please note: some retirements from this period may not yet been ...
Read moreSociety finalizing plans to increase stake in Hydro One
October 29, 2015In September, President Scott Travers announced to all members that The Society had reached an agreement with the Ontario government to purchase shares in Hydro One. That agreement provided the opportunity to purchase further shares under the same loan terms. The Society is in the process of finalizing the purchase of the greatest number of ...
Read moreLabour to hold Liberals accountable
October 29, 2015Following Liberal victory in the October 19 federal election, labour leaders pledged to hold the new government accountable for the progressive promises it made. Canadians have soundly rejected the Conservatives politics of fear and division and have voted for change, and we look forward to working to ensure the Trudeau government delivers on the real change ...
Read moreIFPTE continues opposition to TPP
October 29, 2015Negotiators from the United States, Canada and 10 other countries reached an agreement in principle on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the free trade agreement that has essentially been negotiated in secret over the last several years. Representing workers across North America, IFPTE the international union to which Society members are affiliated has and will ...
Read moreThink Global
October 29, 2015A round up of international labour news and issues courtesy LabourStart.org. PepsiCo continues to degrade the rights of 162 workers it fired in 2013 for organizing a union in an India warehouse that exclusively handles the food and beverage giants products. PepsiCo has now said the workers can apply for warehouse jobs or jobs at the ...
Read moreOPG Local reached tentative agreement
October 29, 2015The OPG Local reached a tentative three-year collective agreement. OPG Local members will vote on ratifying the agreement from November 2-16. Highlights of the deal include: Term is 3 years commencing January 1, 2016 1% across-the-board wage increases in each of 2016, 2017 and 2018 1% lump sum payment in 2016 followed by a 2% lump sum payment in ...
Read moreKeynotes announced for Society Council
October 29, 2015Three keynote speakers have been announced for the annual Society council meeting, which is being held November 15-16. The annual council meeting is The Societys highest governing body, comprised of delegates from every workplace, unit directors, local vice presidents and the principal officers. Jennifer French, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Oshawa will speak the evening of ...
Read moreOFL President Sid Ryan to step down
September 29, 2015Ontario Federation of Labour president Sid Ryan announced last week that he will not seek re-election at the November OFL convention. Ryan had served as the head of organized labour in the province since 2009, following 17 years as the president of CUPE Ontario. Ryan became a CUPE member by virtue of his work at Ontario ...
Read moreHigh voltage members: Dianne Mowat
September 29, 2015In this new series, Current Affairs will profile members doing extraordinary things on their personal time. If you would like to nominate a member to be profiled, submit their name, contact information and one paragraph about what makes them extraordinary to adam@thesociety.ca. Dianne Mowat is The Societys elected Local Vice President at Inergi. She represents 250 ...
Read moreNuclear leaders working together
September 29, 2015The Society participated in two key leadership forums for the nuclear industry this month. The Society sent a delegation to the annual Canadian Nuclear Workers Council convention in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan earlier this month. The council is comprised of unions and associations that represent workers in all aspects of the nuclear industry, including mining, generation and end of ...
Read moreSociety BBQ raised money for homeless youth
September 29, 2015The Society Young Professionals Committee at Hydro One held their annual barbecue this month, raising hundreds of dollars for Covenant House, a shelter serving homeless youth in Toronto. Society President Scott Travers attended with EVP Policy Michelle Johnston to bring greetings and thanks for the hard work of the SYPC. Travers noted the important role unions ...
Read moreMake your vote count
September 29, 2015Just past the midway point of the longest election campaign in modern Canadian history, its time for Society members to make sure that they are prepared to vote on October 19. In addition to researching the policies of the various parties and learning about local candidates, members are encouraged to make sure that they are registered ...
Read moreMPP Forster visited Bruce
September 29, 2015Member of Provincial Parliament Cindy Forster visited the Bruce Power site for a tour with representatives of the company and The Society. Forster, who represents Welland and serves as the NDPs caucus chair and Labour Critic, learned about the way nuclear energy is generated, and the role it plays in Ontarios energy mix and economy. Following ...
Read moreSupreme Court upholds OPG rate decision
September 29, 2015Last week, the Supreme Court upheld an OEB decision that The Society, Ontario Power Generation and Power Workers Union had fought to overturn. The case relates to a 2010 OPG rate hearing. In deciding on the 2010 OPG rate application for the years 2011-12, the OEB made an unprecedented decision by determining that the fairly and ...
Read more500 turned out for Labour Day
September 29, 2015Five hundred Society members turned out to celebrate Labour Day at events across Ontario. Among the largest contingents were Toronto, Hamilton and Port Elgin. Society members also flew the unions flag at Labour Day events in other communities, including Durham. At the Toronto parade more than 300 people most in purple t-shirts with this years theme, ...
Read moreRetirees, August 2015
September 23, 2015Congratulations to the following members who retired in August, 2015. Last Name First Name Company Aitken Robert OPG Albrecht Doug Bruce Power Anderson Tim (David) OPG Ashton Bruce Bruce Power Avery Leslie OPG Beck Edward OPG Bird Wesley OPG Blades Derek OPG Brown Terry Bruce Power Brunet Craig OPG Cosburn Randy OPG Dionne Donald OPG Drody Ron OPG Gavrus George OPG Hebert Francine OPG Heron Dave ESA Jones Brian OPG Ko Patrick New Horizon Kuntz Gary OPG Maria Maha Amec NSS Ltd Mayer Dan Bruce Power McCloskey Joe Bruce Power McCutcheon Robert OPG Miller Arny OPG Mussell Steven OPG Nelson Sandy Bruce Power Paisley Debbie OPG Pazzelli John Inergi Peacock John OPG Pluard Dan Hydro One Pratt Brian OPG Raja Tom OPG Salmon Gordon Hydro One Stedman Kathleen Hydro One Sturgeon Dan IESO Wilk Les Amec NSS Ltd Woloshansky John IESO Wopereis Jim OPG Zhu Jing Inergi Please note: some retirements from this period may not yet been communicated to The Society. Those will appear in a future retiree list.
Read moreThe Society supports education workers
September 11, 2015Ontario’s education workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are taking their largest job action ever to win a fair contract from the provincial government and they have The Society of United Professionals’ full support. “The Society supports education workers because they’re a vital part of every community, work hard to keep ...
Read moreIESO Local earns 3.5% pay raise at arbitration
September 3, 2015Society-represented employees at the Independent Electricity System Operator will see a 3.5% boost in their pay cheques over two years thanks to the determined advocacy of their Local. After failing to reach a negotiated or mediated agreement with its employer, the IESO Local went to binding arbitration to resolve the impasse. In his August 5 decision, ...
Read moreHydro One Local ratified collective agreement
September 3, 2015The Societys Hydro One Local has overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year collective agreement. At the close of voting, Hydro One Local Deputy Returning Officer Harneet Panesar reported that 86% of voters supported ratification of the new agreement. Jim Botari, Hydro One Local Vice President, said he was proud of what he and the rest of the bargaining ...
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