Local 483
Committees
Grievance Committee:
Union President, Chairman of the Grievance Committee, Chief Steward and Zone
Steward concerned, attend grievance meeting on behalf of members at the Plant
Managers meeting.
Publicity Committee:
This committee is responsible for notifying members of meetings and special
events and for the publication of the Local 483 Newsletter each month.
Goodwill Committee:
This committee takes care of good times and bad. They provide flowers or
donations in the event of bereavement, they provide best wishes and gifts for
the sick and injured, they are also involved in celebrating retirements and
other goodwill events.
Benefits and Pension
Committee:
This committee was set up so that membership could also go to the Union for
information when considering retirement. There are many options to choose
from, committee members are up-to-date and knowledgeable on all aspects of the
Pension Plan. This committee is also busy with STD leave, LTD and other
benefits available to membership.
Recreation Committee:
The Recreation Committee is responsible for activities and celebrations. Most
noteworthy, they host the village's children's and adult races on Labour Day
weekend, they hold the annual Local 483 membership festivities and celebration
on Labour Day weekend. They hold a Children's Christmas party each year and
are also involved in organizing retirement parties.
Finance Committee:
This committee does an internal audit of the Local Unions financial books on a
bi-yearly basis. They also give approval on any financial decisions and make
sure that a financial audit is conducted by a Chartered Accountant each year.
Safety Committee and
WSIB Rep:
The members of this committee work on behalf of membership with concerns that
they may have with regards to health and safety issues. They also work closely
with the Company safety committee members to insure that everyone has a safe
environment to work in.
Our WSIB representative is up-to-date and knowledgeable and has been a great
asset to membership and the Executive Board.
Training and
Development:
This committee works on a wide variety of things. They provide training and
information to union officers and new employees. They make suggestions to the
Executive Board on, training seminars, conventions and union affiliated
courses that are important to stewards and other Local 483 committee members.
This committee also works with the community, they provide donations and
funding to several organizations, schools and different community groups and
functions.
