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July 2, 2008

LOCAL 483 CELEBRATES “65 YEARS”
In recognition of our 65^th Anniversary
– Local 483 presents – A Cardinal and Community Family Fun Day

Saturday August 9^th, 2008
Noon til closing at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 105 Cardinal
Many events are being planned!
Everyone’s invited

Canada Day – July 1, 2008

Celebrate Canada !
Is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1.
National Aboriginal Day on June 21, kicks off the celebrations
Events continue with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is June 27
and culminates with Canada Day on July 1

Make every effort to Buy locally: your neighbourhood stores need your help to survive. Although items sometimes may be a bit more expensive it is important to support your hometown businesses.

Made in CANADA Matters
When there is the need to travel outside of your community to buy furniture
clothing, toys etc.
Check the label – make every effort to BUY CANADIAN

RED FRIDAYS
A campaign to show support for our Canadian Military is fast becoming
a popular Friday event with everyone out and about sporting as much red as they can.
Why? Because it's easy to do, doesn't cost anything and is so powerful in itself.

The color red was chosen to represent the blood that has been shed for our freedom.

Fridays seemed an appropriate day to acknowledge our support since many companies have relaxes in dress rules on Fridays.

During these troubled times worldwide, many Canadian feel helpless, they want to support our troops but are not sure how. Well, wearing red on Fridays is a very visible, tangible way to acknowledge the sacrifices of not only our troops but also their families.

Please join in this wonderful campaign and let's see Canada turn red from coast to coast.

June 5, 2008
ZONE STEWARD - (WET STARCH) – Chad Leeman Selected
At May’s Stewards/Officers meeting, the committee dealt with the need for a zone steward in the Wet Starch. Matt Anderson, formally Building #43 Operator and Loader and Wet Starch steward, accepted a new job in the Dry Starch Division.
Three members came forward for the position, and the Committee was thankful and felt fortunate to be able to choose from three capable people.
After a long debate, Chad Leeman of the Oil Refinery was chosen.
The Executive hopes that the other members will volunteer in the future, either in this capacity or on other committees.
Matt was chosen as the new Wet Starch Division Steward only last October and did a great job in the short period of time that he was in that zone.
The Executive and Stewards Council is hoping that Matt will also come forward in the future, in the meantime they want to thank Matt for coming forward as a Local Union volunteer and for his hard work and dedication as Steward.
Chad will be looking after the interests of the members in the Germ Dryer, Building 17, Bulk Feed Loading, Operators and Helpers in the Millhouse, Oil Refinery and Corn Elevators Operators.

June 1, 2008
Local 483 Nomination Meeting - update
On Thursday May 15, 2008; Local 483 held a Special Nomination meeting for positions on the Executive Board.
The meeting was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 105 Cardinal - at 3:45pm.
At the meeting nominations were open for the positions of Union President, Union Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary.
Each member of the current Executive board were nominated for their respective positions, no other members were nominated and the current Executive agreed to accept their nomination.
No elections were needed and the term of office is three (3) years.

June 1, 2008
MEMBERSHIP MEETING- June 16^th
A general meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 will be held on Monday June 16, 2008.
Two meetings are scheduled, the first at 12:45pm and the second at 3:45pm.
The meetings will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal.
On the agenda are: Local 483, 65^th Anniversary Plans, Labourfest activities, and concerns from membership.
Unless circumstances arise, this will be the last meeting for the summer.

June 1, 2008
LOCAL 483 ANNIVERSARY PLANS
Local 483 is currently making plans to celebrate our 65^th anniversary.
The celebration is slated to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 105 -Cardinal, on Saturday August 9^th.
Activities being planned include:
Horse shoe tournament, Beach Volleyball, Entertainment for kids, Kids Pony Rides, Woodlands Chicken BBQ, “Posse” playing from 2-6pm under the pavilion, Free Ice Cream for children
Everyone invited and open to the public, bring your lawn chairs.
Postings will be on all bulletin boards in plant.
If you would like to help out in organizing please contact your steward or a member of the Executive.

May 10, 2008
ZONE STEWARD - (WET STARCH) - needed
At April’s Stewards/Officers meeting, the committee dealt with the need for a zone steward in the Wet Starch. Matt Anderson, formally Building #43 Operator and Loader and Wet Starch steward has accepted a new job in the Dry Starch Division.
Matt was chosen as the new Wet Starch Division Steward only last October.
The Executive and Stewards Council thanks Matt for his hard work in this zone.
Interested members will be looking after the interests of members in the Germ Dryer, Building 17, Bulk Feed Loading, Operators and Helpers in the Millhouse, Oil Refinery and Corn Elevators Operators.
Please contact a member on the Executive, Chief Steward Wayne Dillabough or Matt if you are interested in this position.

Local 483 - WorkPlace and Safety Insurance Board – Committee Rep. needed
The Executive is looking for someone to serve Local 483 in this very important and sometimes time consuming role.
The Union is looking for someone that is interested in learning the rules and regulations surrounding WSIB, including how forms work and to be able to help explain how WSIB benefits work for local 483 members.
Since the institution of this committee in 2000, it has become increasingly busy with many members coming forward for information.
Very important to know ahead of time, is that the person who wishes to take this position, be made aware that short notice meetings with members are sometimes unavoidable.
If at all possible, the committee member needs to be available when an injured member needs help understanding issues.
Injured members need to also understand that the committee's best efforts will be made so that a meeting can be held.
Membership must also understand that the committee is set up to provide information, and work on your behalf only if you desire.
The new committeeperson will be counted on by the entire membership of Local 483 to do a good job.
Todd DesChamps is currently the contact person for this committee. The new member will work with Todd to ensure that there is a continuation of excellent work.
Members interested should contact a member of the Executive. There has been no timetable set to select a new committee member.

May 4, 2008
HAPPY RETIREMENT – Chris Aaron
Local 483 wishes a Happy Retirement to Chris Aaron
Chris retired on April 30, 2008 with 44 years seniority.
Chris started at the factory on January 24, 1964 and retires as a Warehouseman in the Stores, Shipping and Transportation division.
If Chris is agreeable, a party will soon be held. Details will follow.

REMINDERS THIS MONTH
1.       May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, studies suggest that 80 Canadians per month learn that they have multiple sclerosis and must live with this challenging disease. Visit their web site at www.mssociety.ca.
2.       May 11, 2008 is Mother’s Day
3.       May 19, 2008 is Victoria Day (recognized holiday at Casco)

May 4, 2008
Local 483 – 65^th Anniversary CD
Local 483 continues to be one of the oldest and proudest local Union’s in Canada .
Although it has been difficult to determine which Local Union is the oldest in Canada and which local union’s have been around the longest – Local 483 regularly comes up as one of the oldest Local Union’s in Canada .
To mark our 65^th celebration, the Local Union leadership wants to create a “Membership CD”.
This CD will be free to members and will be forwarded to the CAW National Union.
Members are encouraged to fill out the supplied forms and return them to Local Union President Todd DesChamps, an Executive member or Zone Steward.
Members may also forward the information to Todd by emailing him at tdeschamps@sympatico.ca , please contact Todd if you have any questions or concerns.
A celebration of Local 483 and its many years of existence is in progress and will be celebrated sometime this summer.
Please volunteer to help if you can.

May 1, 2008
Nomination Meeting - for Local 483 Election of Officers
On Thursday May 8, 2008; Local 483 will hold a Special Nomination meeting for all positions on the Executive Board.
Only one meeting will be held – Royal Canadian Legion, Cardinal - starting at 3:45pm.
At the meeting nominations will open for the positions of Union President, Union Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary
Term of Office is - three (3) years.
The Nomination Meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal, starting 3:45pm.
The Election will be held at the Union Office, Village Square Mall in Cardinal.
Members seeking an Executive position should be aware of the importance, dedication and hours that will be spent and needed, to make this a continued strong Local.
Important for Local 483:
In its highest interest towards our Union ; the Union President, the Union Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary will be happy to answer all questions that members may have in the event that they wish to run for one of these positions.
Information on job duties and responsibilities will undoubtedly be a serious consideration when running for a position the Executive.
The current Executive feels that Officers of Local 483 have an obligation and duty to the Union ; to answer any questions potential members may have.
In this view the executive is happy oblige.
Other Local 483 positions:
The current practice has been; the Executive chooses the Chief Steward. After that, the Executive and Chief Steward choose the Respective Zone Stewards. Then, the Union President, with consideration from the Stewards Council chooses a Safety Committee Member; the Chief Steward and other Stewards choose a second Safety Committee member. The Executive Board chooses committee members with input from the Stewards Council.
[The current Executive Board is hopeful that the current Chief Steward and Zone Stewards continue to volunteer their valuable time and experience and agree to put their names forward for consideration to the incoming Executive Board when elections are complete.]
The current Executive is working on agenda items and small things to tidy up.
The job of having the business side of Local 483's in order, for June 1^st, 2008, is ahead of schedule.

April 12, 2008
DAY OF MOURNING – MONDAY APRIL 28^th
April 28, 2008 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the job or workers killed as a result of workplace disease.
Membership is asked to remember fallen workers with a moment of silence at 11:00am.
The Executive Board will be asking the Company to lower the flag for this day.
Please visit http://www.cawlocal483.org/dayofmorn.html

April 12, 2008
Application Deadline: April 30^th, 2008
CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Twenty-Five (25) bursaries valued at $2,000.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

April 2, 2008
Local 483’s contributions to a worthy member and his family
Local 483 urged all members to come together in a time of need for one of our members.
Dave Merkley, Glucose Solids Packerman, along with his wife Terra and their close family dealt with some difficult times over the past year. As a new born, their son Nicholas spent weeks in hospital following his birth, that was followed by another lengthy stay only a few short months later.
With cards circulating the plant, members signed them in support of Nicholas’ speedy recovery and also gave generously to help cover some of the families growing expenses, which included; travel, lodging, meals, and time away from work.
Dave was recently presented with the cards along with over $1,000.00 that had been donated.
This generosity was needed and will never be forgotten.
Congratulations everyone!

REMINDERS IN APRIL
1.      Your Safety Shoe Subsidy of $225.00 is about to expire.
Membership is advised to use your boot allowance before April 15, 2008.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact Support Services to find out if you have used your allowance already. Watch the Bulletin Boards for the next shoe truck in the plant.
2.      April 1, 2008 – April Fools Day
3.      April 15, 2008 – Rate Schedule Increase, refer to your collective agreement
4.      April 15, 2008 – Shift Bonus Increase – Shift bonus is increased from 5% of Rate 6 to 5% of Rate 7 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm and 7:00am., the same increase applies when unloading corn boats.
5.      April 22, 2008 – Earth Day- is a day to celebrate our achievements with regard to the environment.
6.      April 28, 2008 – National Day of Mourning, is a day to remember workers killed or injured on the job.

March 2, 2008
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
A General membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2008.
There will be two meetings held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 – Cardinal.
The meetings will start at 12:45pm and 3:45pm.
Local 483 Anniversary plans, General concerns from membership and upcoming Local 483 Elections, will be the main items for discussion.

REMINDERS THIS MONTH
1.      March 8, 2008 - International Women's Day
2.      March 9, 2008 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
3.      March 17, 2008 - St. Patrick's Day
4.      March 20, 2008 - First Day of Spring
5.      March 21, 2008 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 2, 2008
ANNOUNCING CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Twenty-Five (25) bursaries valued at $2,000.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.
Application Deadline: April 30^th, 2008
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

January 2, 2008
Food for All Food Bank
Local 483 continues it’s program of collecting food for the locally operated “FOOD FOR ALL FOOD BANK”. Casco Management and Staff are helping and participating in this important initiative as well.
Food bins are placed throughout the plant for easy accessibility.
Food donations will be collected every Monday.
Please see the Notices that have been placed on the departmental bulletin boards for more information.
Your generosity means a lot.

December 3, 2007
Christmas Shopping
Local 483, along with the CAW, the Canadian Labour Congress and many other Union ’s are promoting responsible and ethical shopping practices for ourselves and other consumers this holiday season.

Earlier this year a number of high-profile cases surfaced regarding the production and subsequent recall of toys that pose serious health risks to children in Canada .

The CLC has released an information leaflet that highlights many of the toys that Canadians will purchase over the next month that are manufactured in countries with poorly enforced labour laws and inadequate health and safety standards.

Local 483 is encouraging families to purchase clothing and other products that are made in Canada .
Please try to shop and buy locally: your neighbourhood stores need your help to survive. Although items sometimes may be a bit more expensive it is important to support your hometown businesses.
When there is the need to travel outside of your community to buy clothing, toys etc.
Check the label – make every effort to BUY CANADIAN

Copies of the CLC leaflet can be downloaded from the CLC website: www.canadianlabour.ca

December 1, 2007
Retirement Party – Thursday December 6, 2007
A retirement party is being held to honour retired members Bruce Reilly and Garry Lloyd.
The party will be held at Penalty Shotz Sports Bar on Thursday December 6, 2007 starting at 4:00pm.
Please make plans to attend this party and wish Bruce and Garry a long and healthy retirement.

December 1, 2007
Children’s Christmas Party-Saturday December 8^th
The annual Children’s Christmas Party is ready to go. All that is needed is the kid's.
Hosted by Local 483 and CASCO, this year's party will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Saturday December 8, 2007.
The Party is scheduled to begin at 10:00am.
The popular children’s band H & S Express from Brockville will entertain the kids with music, dancing and fun. Later, hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available for lunch.
Santa will be stopping by after lunch and will have a gift bag for each child.
The Party should be over by 12:00 noon.
All Casco employees and pensioners are welcome. Bring your children or grandchildren.
Those interested in attending may contact any Steward or any member of the Executive Board by December 7^th in order to prepare for gift bags and food.

December 1, 2007
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Wednesday December 12^th
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 will be held on Wednesday December 12^th at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 – Cardinal.
Two meetings will be held, starting at 12:45pm . and 3:45pm .
Agenda items will include discussions on various topics and concerns from membership.

November 10, 2007
Local 483 Wine and Cheese Social
Last year Local 483 took a shot at revitalizing this once popular party, and it turned out to be an overwhelming success.
So again this year, the Union has booked the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal on Friday December 28, 2007, for another party which will begin at 2pm.
Light snacks – cheese, buns and pickles will be available, there will also be cake.
The party is open to all current members and their spouses or partners, retired members and their spouses as well as the spouses of our deceased members.
It is hoped that the event, will again be well attended.

November 1, 2007
HAPPY RETIREMENT – Garry Lloyd
Local 483 wishes a happy retirement to Garry Lloyd.
Garry started at the factory on September 10, 1969 and spent much of his career in the Mechanical Division.
He worked in the Yard as a member of the Rail Crew, and as a member of the Corn Unloading gang.
He also spent time in the Stores, Shipping and Transportation Division as a Locomotive Engineer, Brakeman and Stores Attendant.
Garry retired on November 1, 2007, with 38 years service.
Local 483 wishes Garry a long, healthy and happy retirement.
A retirement party will be held to honour Garry on his service and his dedication to the Union .

November 1, 2007
LOCAL 483 and REMEMBRANCE DAY
Again this year Local 483 is involved in Remembrance Day activities within the community.
Each year Local 483 purchases a wreath for the cenotaph in Cardinal.
Again this year the Executive is thankful to long-time and dedicated member Mike McCurrie, who will lay our wreath at the Br.105 Legion ceremony on November 11, 2007.
Any members who can also be present for the ceremony are urged to attend.
Visit www.cawlocal483.org and view the “Local 483 Notice Board”.
(The Royal Canadian Legion)

World War I: (1914-1918)
1.   628,736 Canadians served.
2.   66,573 died and 138,166 were wounded.
3.   2,818 were taken prisoner of war.
4.   175 merchant seamen died by enemy action.
World War II: (1939-1945)
1.   1,031,902 Canadian men and 49,963 Canadian women served.
2.   44,927 died and 43,145 were wounded.
3.   8,271 were taken prisoner of war.
4.   1,146 merchant seamen died by enemy action.
Korean War: (1950-1953)
1.   26,791 Canadians served.
2.   516 died and 1,558 were wounded.
3.   33 were taken prisoner of war.
The Gulf War:(1991)
1.   3,837 Canadian men and 237 Canadian women served.
2.   There were no Canadian casualties or prisoners of war during the Gulf War.
Sources: Department of National Defense; Veterans Affairs Canada . Queries regarding these statistics should be referred to these departments. March 1992.

October 1, 2007
UNITED WAY OF LEEDS & GRENVILLE
The United Way kicked off their annual fundraising campaign on September 10, 2007 which runs until December 3, 2007. Last years campaign raised $25,071,289.00.
The goal for the United Way ’s 50^th annual campaign for Leeds and Grenville is $870,000.00. Last year over $842,000.00 was raised.
As in the past, our support for this important fundraising initiative is needed again this year. The United Way was established to provide a community response to the problems that our communities face. If not for the United Way , many of the agencies created to provide support would not survive.
You may donate directly by contacting the United Way of Leeds & Grenville, phone 342-8889.
Visit www.unitedwayofleedsandgrenville.org
Local 483 urges all members to support their local United Way campaign both by giving generously and volunteering where possible.

October 1, 2007
Food for All Food Bank
Local 483 has been in contact with organizers of the locally operated “FOOD FOR ALL FOOD BANK” and has agreed to spear-head a weekly program at CASCO. Casco Management and Staff have agreed to help out and participate with this important initiative as well.
Food bins have been placed throughout the plant for easy accessibility.
Food donations will be collected every Monday.
Please see the Notices that have been placed on the departmental bulletin boards for more information.
Your generosity means a lot.

September 20, 2007
HAPPY RETIREMENT – Bruce Reilly
Local 483 wishes a happy retirement to Bruce Reilly. Bruce started at the factory on August 12, 1991 and retired on August 1, 2007.
Bruce retired as a Process Operator in the Glucose Refinery.
He will be honoured by Local 483 in the near future with a retirement party at his convenience. Please watch for Bruce’s retirement card as it makes its way around the plant.
Local 483 wishes Bruce a long and healthy retirement.

September 16, 2007
RETIREES CHAPTER – General meeting
A meeting of the “The CAW Local 483 Retired Workers Chapter” is scheduled to take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 on Monday September 24, 2007 at 1pm.
All retirees, their spouses or partners as well as all surviving spouses are invited to attend.
Please contact Mitch Collison if you have any questions or if you know of eligible members that need information on this their eighth meeting.
Their next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2007 at 1pm at the Royal Canadian Legion-Cardinal.

September 16, 2007
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There will be a general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 on September 26, 2007.
The agenda has not yet been finalized but there will be discussions on Grievances, a Labour Day report and concerns from membership.
There will be two meetings held, one at 12:45pm. and another at 3:45pm .
The meetings will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 Cardinal.

September 2007
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend

Once again Local 483 was active and involved in making Labour Day activities in Cardinal a success.
The Union started the weekend festivities off on Friday evening as we held our sixth Local 483 Get-together and Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Local 483 again called on the Branch 105 Ladies Auxiliary to provide the food, while more than 60 door prizes were drawn at the get-together party.
The dance featured the live entertainment of "Reg Carkner and the Terrence Christopher Band" it was open to the public, free admission.
On Sunday, Local 483 entered a float in the annual Parade and took first place for best float. Chocolate bars, suckers, candy and gum were thrown throughout the parade route.

Following the Parade, Local 483 again hosted the Annual Children's and Adult Races at the Legion. A large crowd gathered and participated.
Each participant received a complimentary hotdog and drink ticket from Local 483. These tickets were redeemed at the Cardinal Legion’s BBQ and Canteen located at the Legion grounds.
Cash prizes and ribbons were given to the top three finishers.
On Monday, Local 483 provided and helped with organizing the Soap Box Derby.
Local 483 has three soap box derby cars and allows kid’s that want to ride but don’t own a car of their own the opportunity to participate in the races.
Union Float takes 1st Prize
Local 483 went with the Community Festival’s Labour Day theme “Riverboat Fantasy” when they constructed the annual float.
Built was a huge triple-decker paddle wheeler complete with a continuously rotating paddle at the rear and smoke coming from both stacks.
The float also featured many lights and seats for the many kid’s that rode onboard.
The float was also registered and and participated in the Spencerville Fair Parade which was held on Saturday September 8, 2007
Tug-of-War Competition
The Local 483 tug-of-war team lost to the Community Festival team over the Labour Day weekend. The Festival Committee challenged Local 483 to a Tug-of-War which took place after the kid’s races on Sunday afternoon.
Festival Committee team members took home prizes, a trophy and bragging rights for the next 12 months.
Local 483 team members were: Shawn Disheau, Mike Rylands, Todd DesChamps, Joe Roode, Dan Roode, Jeff Allan, Mike Dishaw and Stephan Ranger.

Please thank all members and volunteers who helped make the Local 483 events a success. Without the help of our Local and other organizations, Labour Day in Cardinal would not exist.

August 2, 2007
MOLSON STRIKE
Help CAW Local 284 by Boycotting Molson Products until their Strike is Over!
Workers at the Edmonton Coors brewery went out on strike on May 30th, fighting against wage cuts and an inferior pension plan for new hires, as well as a reduction in sick days.

The 102 members of Canadian Auto Workers Local 284 need your support - boycott Molson products for the duration of the strike!

MOLSON PRODUCTS TO AVOID BUYING OR CONSUMING FOR THE DURATION OF THE STRIKE:

Block Horse                            Bohemian                                Caffrey’s
Carling Black Label                Carling Black Label Light         Carling Black Label Dry
Carling Dark                           Carling Extra Stong                  Carling Extreme
Carling Original Draft              Coors Light                              Corona
Dave’s                                     Dominion                                Foster’s Lager
Heineken                                 India Pale Ale                          Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Draft Cans                     Miller Light                               Milwaukee’s Best
Milwaukee ’s Best Dry             Milwaukee’s Dry Ice               Molson Canadian
Molson Canadian Light           Molson Export Ale                  Molson Export Light
Molson Dry                             Molson Smooth Dry                Molson Special Dry
Molson Ultra                            Murphy’s Irish Stout                Old Stock Malt
Old Vienna                               Pilsner Oldstyle                       Pilsner Strong
Pilsner Supreme                     Rickard’s Red                         Rickard’s Pale Ale
Rickard’s Honey Brown          Rickard’s Taste Bottles           Rickard’s White
Tornade

http://www.caw.ca/campaigns&issues/ongoingcampaigns/molson/index.asp

August 1, 2007
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend
Local 483 will again be active this year with preparations and plans, and coordinating those plans with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee, to help ensure the success of another Labour Day weekend celebration.

Once again this year Local 483 is involved in helping the Festival Committee with events; Local 483 starts the weekend off at the Legion by holding their annual get-together and socializing party on Friday afternoon for past and present members. Following the socializing party Local 483 will host a free community dance featuring live entertainment.

On Sunday at the Legion park, Local 483 is again sponsoring, organizing and running the annual Children’s and Adult Races. Races will be held in the afternoon after the parade.

Along with the Festival Committee, we will also be helping out the following organizations in their fund raising efforts; Branch 105 Legion Cardinal Ladies Auxiliary, Sea Cadets and the Lion’s Club.

Please help make this a success.

Local 483 “GET-TOGETHER AND DANCE”
As discussed at the Local 483 General Meeting in June, Local 483 will celebrate its Labour Day weekend party at the Legion in Cardinal on Friday evening August 31^st.
This will be the sixth year for this growing and popular event.
Once again retired and active members along with their spouses, and surviving spouses will be invited to socialize for a few hours before a live band entertains for the remainder of the evening.
The dance will be open to the general public, and there is no charge to get in.

Get-together
All current members, retired members and their spouses and surviving spouses are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Friday August 31, 2007. This party will start at 5:00pm. and go until 8:30pm.

This is an opportune time to visit with co-workers that you may not normally get to visit with at work or a chance to talk with members who have retired. Door prizes and a light lunch/dinner will be available.

and Dance
At 9:00pm. the popular “Reg Carkner and the Terrance Christopher Band” will play til 1am. This dance party is free of charge and will be open to the general public. Light lunch available at midnight. Local will pay for taxi fare up to $25 for members attending the dance portion.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RACES and TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
Local 483 will continue to host and organize the annual Labour Day weekend children’s races.
Again this year the races will be held at the Legion on Sunday September 3, 2006 after the parade.
There will be races for children and adults, with cash prizes for the top three finishers in each race.
Children will receive a ticket for a free hotdog and drink. These tickets can be redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating B.B.Q. located nearby on the Legion grounds.
Local 483 is adding a Tug-of-War competition to its annual Sunday races.
This competition will follow the adult races, which finishes with the ever popular egg-toss event.
The Union is hoping for an 8 team competition, but as a minimum, they would really like to see two teams come from the plant.
It is hoped that a team of Local 483 members consisting of Day workers and Process workers would take on a team consisting of Mechanical Shop members.
Although the Union is also hoping for other teams and competitors from the plant, they will be accepting teams from the community if there is not enough interest.
The Union is looking for the 8-person teams to come forward prior to Labour Day Friday evening. The first 8 teams entered will compete.
There is no charge to register a team or compete.
Winning teams will have their names engraved on an annual trophy.
For more information on this event contact a member of the Executive.

June 20, 2007
Canada Day – July 1, 2007

Celebrate Canada !
Is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1.
National Aboriginal Day on June 21, kicks off the celebrations
Events continue with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is June 27
and culminates with Canada Day on July 1

Make every effort to Buy locally: your neighbourhood stores need your help to survive. Although items sometimes may be a bit more expensive it is important to support your hometown businesses.

Made in CANADA Matters
When there is the need to travel outside of your community to buy furniture
clothing, toys etc.
Check the label – make every effort to BUY CANADIAN

RED FRIDAYS
A campaign to show support for our Canadian Military is fast becoming
a popular Friday event with everyone out and about sporting as much red as they can.
Why? Because it's easy to do, doesn't cost anything and is so powerful in itself.

The color red was chosen to represent the blood that has been shed for our freedom.

Fridays seemed an appropriate day to acknowledge our support since many companies have relaxes in dress rules on Fridays.

Please join in this wonderful campaign and let's see Canada turn red from coast to coast.

June 7, 2007
Local 483 Executive Board Changes
At the June 6, 2007 General Membership meeting it was announced that Kevin Patrick would be stepping aside as Union President.
Membership was informed that the decision, planning and the phase out preparations had been ongoing for sometime, and that changes were expected to be completed by early Fall, or sooner.
Membership was advised that Todd DesChamps, currently Vice-President, would be taking over as Union President, and that Wet Starch Steward Joe Roode, had been chosen to replace Todd as the Union ’s Vice President.
Wade Tousignant - Secretary Treasurer and Dan Roode – Recording Secretary would remain in their positions.
Membership was assured that there were no problems within the Local’s leadership or direction; only that it was a good time for change – time to bring new people in – and new ideas.
Kevin stated that he had worked as hard as he possibly could for Local 483 and its members, and that, it had been an honour for him to represent the historic Local and its membership.
He confirmed that if the Executive called upon him for help, assistance, or to offer advice; that he would be there.
While the Union makes this transition, Kevin will continue as President.
A plant wide notice will be posted when the changes take effect.

May 1, 2007
LOCAL 483 GENERAL MEETING – JUNE 6th
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 will take place on Wednesday June 6, 2007 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal.
Two meetings are scheduled, one beginning at 12:45pm and the other at 3:45pm.
Agenda items include; Labour Day Weekend Activities, Local 483 updates and activities and general concerns from membership.

April 1, 2007
DAY OF MOURNING – SATURDAY APRIL 28^th
April 28, 2007 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the job or workers killed as a result of workplace disease.
Membership is asked to remember fallen workers with a moment of silence at 11:00am.
The Executive Board will be asking the Company to lower the flag for this day.
Please visit http://www.cawlocal483.org/dayofmorn.html

April 1, 2007
Application Deadline: April 30^th, 2007
CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Twenty-Five (25) bursaries valued at $2,000.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

April 1, 2007
Yahoo! CAW Local 483 Members Hangout
A CAW Local 483 members Yahoo group has been created that can be used as a message board, a place to chat as well as a place to post pictures.
If you would like to check it out go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAWLocal483Members/
When you get to the Yahoo group you will need to make a yahoo account if you don’t already have one. You will need a username and password to sign in.
Once you join, you will then receive an email from the group owner approving your membership.
A moderator will also be monitoring messages and pictures to be sure the material is appropriate.
It’s easy to join, please sign up and help create a bigger and more active fun group.

April 1, 2007
HELP TO MAKE HIS DREAMS COME TRUE
Seven year old Shane Bernier of Lancaster , Ontario is a patient receiving treatment for Leukemia at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario .
On May 30th, Shane will be turning 8 years old.
HE HAS A DREAM.... to receive the largest amount of birthday cards so that he can be entered into the Guinness Book of Records.
Local 483 along with the Local 483 Retirees Chapter will be helping make his dream come true.
Local 483 has created a simple postcard type birthday card, which is at the printing stage, once completed they will be distributed.
Please feel free to take birthday cards home for your spouse and family members to sign as well.
On behalf of everyone, Local 483 will collect the cards, look after the postage and mail the cards to Shane in early May to be sure he gets
them in time.

April 1, 2007
Bill C-257 Vote lost in House of Commons
Labour lost their battle to establish a ban on the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts in the federal sector. Third and final reading on Bill C-257 was held Wednesday evening (March 21st) in the House of Commons. The final vote tally was 122 in favour and 177 opposed.
The results were disappointing considering on October 25, 2006, the Bill passed second reading by a margin of 167 for and 121 against.
As was the case of second reading, the Bill, which was introduced as a Private Members Bill by the Bloc Québécois, was fully supported by the Bloc and NDP in third reading.
Twenty-one Conservatives, including Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown, supported Bill C-257 in second reading - whereas only one Conservative stood in support at final reading - Essex MP Jeff Watson.
The Liberals, who overwhelming supported the Bill last time, also flip-flopped on third reading. Notable Liberals including Leader Stéphan Dion, Bill Graham, Michael Ignatieff, Ken Dryden, Joe Volpe, Ralph Goodale, Judy Sgro, Scott Brisson, Karen Redmond, Carolyn Bennett, Anita Neville and Liberal Labour critic Mario Silva all stood opposing the Bill at final reading - when it really counted - despite their voting in favor of the legislation in October.

March 1, 2007

Anti-Scab Legislation Needs Your Help!

In little more than a week, Parliament is scheduled to vote on legislation that would put an end to the use of scabs during labour disputes in the federal sector. Working people must ensure that this happens.

Recently, the leader of the Liberal party, Stéphane Dion, announced that he will not support an end to scab labour – even though the majority of his
Liberal colleagues supported the first and second readings of the legislation in Parliament. This means that we must work harder than ever to convince
our MPs that the use of scabs is behaviour that Canadian workers cannot accept.

When Bill C-257 comes to a vote, we want our MPs to vote ‘yes.’ You can tell Stéphane Dion and your own MP to vote ‘yes’ by visiting the CAW web site at: www.caw.ca/index.asp.

This will take only a few minutes of your time. Be sure to make this important commitment to solidarity as soon as possible.

March 1, 2007
Cardinal Community Festival – 100 CLUB DRAW TICKETS
Are now on sale!
Please help the Cardinal Community Festival Committee in their fundraising efforts by purchasing a 100 club ticket.
Starting in April a cash prize draw will be held each week until Labour Day weekend.

February 1, 2007
ANNOUNCING CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Twenty-Five (25) bursaries valued at $2,000.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.
Application Deadline: April 30^th, 2007
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

February 1, 2007
RETIREES CHAPTER – FOURTH MEETING
A meeting of the “The CAW Local 483 Retired Workers Chapter” will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 on February 26, 2007 at 1pm .
All retirees, their spouses or partners as well as all surviving spouses are invited to attend.
Please contact Mitch Collison if you have any questions or if you know of eligible members that need information on this fourth meeting.
At the January 29^th meeting, held at the Royal Canadian Legion-Cardinal, nominations were accepted for the position of Vice-Chair and Secretary-Treasurer.

Sheldon Gill as Vice-Chair and Bev Toupin as Secretary-Treasurer join Mitch Collison, who together, make up Local 483’s first Retired Workers Chapter Executive.

February 1, 2007
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
A General membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 is being planned for Wednesday March 14, 2007 .
There will be two meetings held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 – Cardinal.
The meetings will start at 12:45pm and 3:45pm .
Vacation and ESA will be the main items for discussion.
A notice will be posted.

January 1, 2007
HAPPY RETIREMENT – HENRY HUNEAULT
Local 483 wishes a happy retirement to Henry Huneault.
Henry started at the factory on March 17, 1966 .
He has held the job of Finished Product Operator in the Blending and Loading for many years.
Henry retired on January 1, 2007 with over 40 years service.
Local 483 wishes Henry a long, healthy and happy retirement.
A retirement party will be held to honour Henry as well as Bill Veltkamp on their service and their dedication to the Union .
A posting on the bulletin boards will follow.

January 1, 2007
RETIREES CHAPTER – THIRD MEETING
A meeting of the “The CAW Local 483 Retired Workers Chapter” will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105
on January 29, 2007 at 1pm .
All retirees, their spouses or partners as well as all surviving spouses are invited to attend.
Please contact Kevin Patrick or Mitch Collison if you have any questions or eligible family members that need information on this third meeting.

December 1, 2006
Children’s Christmas Party-Saturday December 9^th
Royal Canadian Legion - Cardinal
The annual Children’s Christmas Party is ready to go. All that is needed is the kid's.
Hosted by Local 483 and CASCO, this year's party will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Saturday December 9, 2006 .
The Party is scheduled to begin at 10:30am .
The popular children’s band H & S Express from Brockville will entertain the kids with music, dancing and fun. Later, hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available for lunch.
Santa will be stopping by after lunch and will have a gift bag for each child.
The Party should be over by 12:30pm .
All Casco employees and pensioners are welcome. Bring your children or grandchildren.
Those interested in attending may contact any Steward or any member of the Executive Board by December 8^th in order to prepare for gift bags and food.

December 1, 2006
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Wednesday December 13^th
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union , Local 483 will be held on Wednesday December 14^th at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 – Cardinal.
Two meetings will be held, starting at 12:45pm . and 3:45pm .
Agenda items include; discussion on the Employment Standards Act; Discontinuance of 12-hour shifts in the Dry Starch and Solids; Company Vacation Policy; Grievances and concerns from membership.

LOCAL 483 CHRISTMAS FOOD AND TOY DRIVE
Local 483 successfully completed its first food drive.
For the week of November 27^th thru December 1^st, Local 483 asked membership to give generously towards a very worthy cause, at a special time of the year.
In all, 327 items were donated and the supplies were presented to the Food For All Food Bank on December 4^th.
Local 483 would like to thank those that participated.

December 1, 2006
Local 483 Wine and Cheese Social
Local 483 is taking a shot at revitalizing this once popular party.
The Union has booked the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal for Friday December 29, 2006 starting at 2pm .
Light snacks – cheese, buns and pickles will be available, there will also be cake.
The party is open to all current members and their spouses or partners, retired members and their spouses as well as the spouses of our deceased members.
It is hoped that the event is well attended.

November 4, 2006
RETIREES CHAPTER – FIRST MEETING
After a numerous attempts to try and organize a Retiree’s committee, Local 483 is happy to announce that the first official meeting of “The CAW Local 483 Retirees Chapter” will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 on November 13, 2006.
All retirees, their spouses or partners as well as all surviving spouses have been invited to attend.
The meeting will begin at 11am. Please contact Kevin Patrick or Mitch Collison if you have eligible family members that need information on this inaugural meeting.
A second meeting has been scheduled for Monday December 11, 2006 at 11:00am at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal.

November 3, 2006

Anti-Scab Legislation Passes Second Reading
Anti-scab legislation is one step closer to passage in the House of Commons.

On Wednesday October 25^th MP's voted 167 to 101 on a bill that bans the use of replacement workers during strikes at federally regulated workplaces.

In a second-reading vote, the bill received unanimous support from the NDP and Bloc Quebecois, it also received major support from the Liberals as almost all Liberal MP’s voted for it, there were also a few brave Conservatives, who realize that fairness needs to be incorporated into the Canada Labour Code, and supported the Bill.
Most Conservatives including Prime Minister Stephen Harper opposed it.

Bill C-257 would revise the Canada Labour Code, and impose maximum $1,000-a-day fines on employers who use so-called "scab" labour.

MP’s (other than Conservatives) that voted against Bill C-257

(Hon) Roy Cullen [Etobicoke North] LIB.

Mark Holland [ Ajax Pickering ] LIB.

Derek Lee [Scarborough – Rouge River ] LIB.

David McGuinty [ Ottawa South] LIB. (Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Brother)

(Hon) Karen Redman [ Kitchener Centre] LIB.

(Hon) Raymond Simard [Saint Boniface] LIB. Manitoba

Paul Szabo [ Mississauga South] LIB.

(Hon) Dan Teague [ Pickering – Scarborough East] LIB.

(Hon) Garth Turner [Halton] INDP.

Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown (Conservative) voted in favour of Bill C-257.

Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon (Conservative) voted against it.

Thanks to those Local 483 members who wrote in and asked your MP to support this Bill. Please take the time to write them again.

A successful third and final reading vote in the House of Commons is now needed. There will be three votes in the Senate and then royal assent before the bill can become law.

November 1, 2006

LOCAL 483 and REMEMBRANCE DAY

Again this year Local 483 is involved in Remembrance Day activities within the community.

Each year Local 483 purchases a wreath for the cenotaph in Cardinal.

Again this year the Executive is thankful to long-time and dedicated member Mike McCurrie, who will lay our wreath at the Br.105 Legion ceremony on November 11, 2006.

Any members who can also be present for the ceremony are urged to attend.

Visit www.cawlocal483.org and view the “Local 483 Notice Board”.

October 3, 2006

SUPPORTING BILL C-257

Our Members of Parliament will soon be asked (this month) to vote on Bill C-257.

The bill, if passed, will ban the use of replacement workers (scabs) during labour disputes.

In provinces where labour laws have been improved to outlaw scab labour, immediate decreases in the amount of work time lost to labour disputes has been achieved.

All provinces should have this same fair law.

Letters to our Local MP’s, in Leeds and Grenville and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, are available from your Union urging them to support and vote for this important Bill.

For your convenience, Local 483 will supply the envelopes, stamps and mail your letter for you to your respective MP.

Please take the time to sign a letter.

October 2, 2006
UNITED WAY OF LEEDS & GRENVILLE

The United Way kicked off their annual fundraising campaign on September 15, 2006 which runs until November 28, 2006. Last years campaign raised $25,071,289.00.

The goal for the United Way ’s 49^th annual campaign for Leeds and Grenville is

$826,000.00. Last year $800,940.62 was raised.

As in the past, our support for this important fundraising initiative is needed again this year. The United Way was established to provide a community response to the problems that our communities face. If not for the United Way , many of the agencies created to provide support would not survive.

You may donate through CASCO, who has pledged to match your donation.

You may donate directly by contacting the United Way of Leeds & Grenville, phone 342-8889.

Visit www.unitedwayofleedsandgrenville.org

Local 483 urges all members to support their local United Way campaign both by giving generously and volunteering where possible.

September 10, 2006
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There will be a general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 on September 20, 2006.
On the agenda are discussions on Grievances, ESA, Vacation, a Labour Day report and concerns from membership.

There will also be an important discussion about an issue that may affect the future of the newly negotiated 12-hour shift jobs, the previously existing 12-hour shift job employees will also be included this discussion.

There will be two meetings held, one at 12:45pm. and another at 3:45pm.

The meetings will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 Cardinal.

It is important that all members attend.

At the meeting we will be honouring Mitchell Collison on his retirement, Mitch has served Local 483 as Steward, Recording Secretary and Vice-President. The Union will be presenting him with his cards and gifts from the Union .

September 9, 2006
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend
Once again Local 483 was active and involved in making Labour Day activities in Cardinal a success.

The Union started the weekend festivities off on Friday evening as we held our fifth Local 483 Get-together and Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Local 483 again called on the Branch 105 Ladies Auxiliary to provide the food, while more than 50 door prizes were drawn at the get-together party.

The dance featured the live entertainment of "Reg Carkner and the Terrence Christopher Band" it was open to the public, free admission.

On Sunday, Local 483 entered a float in the annual Parade and took first place for best float. Chocolate bars, candy and gum were thrown throughout the parade route.

Following the Parade, Local 483 again hosted the Annual Children's and Adult Races at the Legion. A large crowd gathered and participated.

Each participant received a complimentary hotdog and drink ticket from Local 483. These tickets were redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating Club's Canteen located at the Legion grounds.

Cash prizes and ribbons were given to the top three finishers.

On Monday, Local 483 provided and helped with organizing the Soap Box Derby. Local 483 has three soap box derby cars and allows kid’s that want to ride but don’t own a car the opportunity to participate in the races. Troy Tousignant finished 1^st running in the Millwright Shop car and Matt Dishaw took 3^rd place with the Machine Shop car.

Union Float takes 1st Prize

Local 483 went with the Community Festival’s Labour Day theme “Support Your Local Farmers” when they constructed the annual float.

Built was a giant cob of corn going through an antique kitchen counter hand grinder. Out of the grinder appeared to be dried starch going into an old and overflowing wooden barrel.

On the sides of the float read “grinding corn and servicing our members, since 1943”, and across the back of the float it read “the raw product comes from our local farmers – thank you!”

The Union float, with kid’s on board, took first place as the parade’s best float in the family and nonprofit category.

The float is also registered and will be in the Spencerville Fair Parade on Saturday September 9, 2006.

Please thank all members and volunteers who helped make the Local 483 events a success. Without the help of our Local and other organizations, Labour Day in Cardinal would not exist.

July 5, 2006
LOCAL 483 JACKETS ORDERED
A limited number spring/fall unisex jackets in selected sizes have been ordered.
They are a lined microfiber jacket with beige body, black inside the collar and zipper.
They are embroidered in black and red with the CAW Logo along with our Local Union number on the left chest (much like the latest golf shirts we have).
Jackets will be sold at the special price of $20.00 on a first come first serve basis.
Please see your steward or a member of the Executive if you are interested.

July 3, 2006
New Safety Committee Member – Jeff Allan
At last months membership meeting as well as June’s newsletter the Union Executive and Stewards Council were offering membership
the opportunity to put their name forward for the position of Safety Committee member.
Thankfully four members came forward. After discussion and much consideration at the Stewards/Officers meeting on June 28, 2006,
Jeff Allan was chosen.
The committee thanks the other three members for coming forward in help of the Union and it was agreed that these members would have
made excellent choices as well.
The Union would like to thank outgoing safety committee member John Lavery for his hard work, dedication and his valuable time for helping
make our workplace a safer place to be.

LABOUR DAY WEEKEND and Local 483 plans
As provided for in the Local 483 by-laws, the Executive must meet with membership at a general meeting prior to making any
Labour Day plans. This was done at the June 14^th membership meeting.
The Executive accepted ideas from the floor on what functions and activities Local 483 would provide for it's members and retired members and also the community.
It was decided that another "Get-together and Dance" would be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal.
This would be the fifth year for the event, which has become very successful.
It will be held on the Labour Day Friday - September 1^st.

Other events involving Local 483

CHILDREN’S RACES
Our Union will continue the tradition of hosting the children’s and adult races. The Union will meet with the Community Festival
Committee to arrange a time and location.
Normally these races are held at the Cardinal Legion on Labour Day Sunday after the parade.
Each entrant will be provided with a coupon for a free hotdog and drink or free ice cream cone, redeemable at the canteens available
at the Legion. Normally the First Cardinal Girl Guides, Cardinal Sea Cadets, or the Cardinal Figure Skating Club have canteens
available.

NEW EVENT PLANNED

TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
With no success last year, Local 483 is not going to give up on the revitalization of the Labour Day weekend Tug-of-War competition
and adding it to its annual Sunday races.
This competition will follow the adult races which finish with the ever-popular ‘egg toss’ event.
The Union is hoping for an 8 team competition, but as a minimum, they would really like to see two teams come from the plant.
It is hoped that a team of Local 483 members consisting of Day workers and Process workers would take on a team consisting of Mechanical Shop members.
Although the Union is also hoping for other teams and competitors from the plant, they will be accepting teams from the community
if there is not enough interest.
The Union is looking for the 8-person teams to come forward prior to Labour Day Friday evening. The first 8 teams entered will
compete.
There is no charge to register a team or compete.
Winning teams will have their names engraved on an annual trophy.
For more information on this event contact a member of the Executive.

LOCAL 483 LABOUR DAY FLOAT
The Executive is hoping for volunteers to design and create this float.
Anyone interested in making this happen can contact your Steward or a member of the Executive Board; there will be money available
for assistance.

Local 483 Reminders for July
1. Saturday July 1, 2006 – Canada Day

June 2, 2006
MEMBERSHIP MEETING- June 14^th
A general meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2006.
Two meetings are scheduled, the first at 12:45pm and the second at 3:45pm.
The meetings will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal.
On the agenda are Labourfest activities; Proposed amendments to Local 483 General Practices (re: donations, charities, per diems,
strike support etc.); a discussion on Employment Standards Act and general concerns from membership.
Unless circumstances arise, this will be the last meeting for the summer.

June 2, 2006
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER NEEDED
Local 483 is looking for a new member for the safety committee.
While the Union is always looking for the someone who will do a good job in the representation of safety matters, it is important
to widen the safety agenda around the plant.
Currently worker members are; three (3) from the Mechanical division and one (1) from Process.
Although everyone will be considered a new member from outside of the Mechanical division or someone from Process is preferred.
It is hoped that a decision will be made at June’s Stewards meeting, (June 28, 2006).
Current Safety members are Dan Adams, John Lavery, Trevor Wilson, Brian Moore and Josh Hodge.
Please contact these members, your steward or a member of the Executive if you are interested.
The Union appreciates your involvement and participation.

Local 483 Reminders for June
1.        June 14, 2006 Local 483 membership meetings
2.        June 15, 2006 Retirement Party for Donald Watson and Raymond Sheedy at Penalty Shotz
3.        June 18, 2006 is Father’s Day
4.        June 21, 2006 is the first day of summer

May 14, 2006
LOCAL 483 GENERAL MEETING – JUNE 14^TH
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 will take place on Wednesday June 14, 2006 at the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Cardinal.
Two meetings are scheduled, one beginning at 12:45pm and the other at 3:45pm.
Agenda items include; Employment Standards Act, Labour Day Weekend Activities, Local 483 updates and activities and general concerns
from membership.

Local 483 Reminders for May
1.        May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, studies suggest that 80 Canadians per month learn that they have multiple sclerosis and must live with
         this challenging disease. Visit their web site at www.mssociety.ca.
2.        May 14, 2006 is Mother’s Day
3.        May 22, 2006 is Victoria Day

May 1, 2006
CAW Embarks on New Political Direction
PORT ELGIN, ON.
On April 24, 2006 and after a spirited debate, an overwhelming majority of delegates to CAW Council voted in favour of encouraging CAW members, locals and staff to
withdraw all support and affiliations to the New Democratic Party.
After hearing from speaker after speaker, more than 800 workplace leaders from across Canada voted in favour of a resolution that outlines a new political direction for the 260,000 member CAW.
"We will move ahead and we will have a stronger position in terms of progressive politics down the road," CAW president Buzz Hargrove said after the vote.
The resolution encourages CAW local leadership, staff, members and CAW local unions that remain affiliated to the NDP to withdraw all support and affiliations to the
NDP federally, provincially and in the territories.
Delegates also expressed outrage at the decision by the Ontario NDP executive and council to suspend CAW national president Buzz Hargrove from the provincial and
federal NDP. They slammed federal, provincial and territorial NDP leaders for not objecting to the "scurrilous targeting of the Ontario NDP."
The resolution urges NDP leaders to demand the ONDP rescind its decision and amend NDP constitutions to respect that labour leaders and others will act according
to the democratic decisions made by their unions or organizations.
CAW Council reaffirmed the union's long-run strategy to engage in politics independently and called for the doubling of efforts in support of social movement partners.
Delegates committed to work hard to limit the regressive actions of the Harper government and prevent it from winning a majority in the next election.
"The CAW remains committed to strengthening working class politics and we will expand our financial support and efforts to work with other like-minded groups in our
common goal of building a progressive alternative in our country," said Hargrove.

The resolution approved by CAW Council on April 24^th was adopted by the CAW National Executive Board on March 21 and has since been debated by hundreds of
CAW leadership and activists in meeting after meeting. CAW Council meets three times annually and acts as the Parliament of the union.
The CAW National Executive Board resolution on the NDP adopted on April 24^th by CAW Council can be found on the CAW web site at:
www.caw.ca/news/newsnow/news.asp?artId=1080&db=1
In December 2005, CAW Council delegates adopted a strategy for the federal election.
It can be found on the CAW web site at:
www.caw.ca/campaigns&issues/ongoingcampaigns/election06/pdfs/FederalElectionStrategy.pdf

For further information: contact CAW Communications, Jim Paré, (416) 495-3767

DAY OF MOURNING – FRIDAY APRIL 28^th
April 28, 2006 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the job or workers killed as a result of workplace disease.
Membership is asked to remember fallen workers with a moment of silence at 11:00am.
Your Executive Board will be asking the Company to lower the flag for this day.

Local 483 Reminders for April
1.  Your Safety Shoe Subsidy of $210.00 is about to expire. Membership is advised to use your boot allowance before
    April 15, 2006.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact Support Services to find out if you have used your allowance already.
Watch the Bulletin Boards for the next shoe truck in the plant.
2.        April 1, 2006 – April Fools Day
3.        April 2, 2006 – Daylight Savings Time begins
4.        April 22, 2006 – Earth Day- is a day to celebrate our achievements with regard to the environment.
5.        April 28, 2006 – National Day of Mourning, is a day to remember workers killed or injured on the job.

Application Deadline: April 13^th, 2006
CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering
their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.

For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the
CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries
are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

April 7, 2006
RATIFICATION RESULTS
The Memorandum of Agreement was ratified by
96 %
Congratulations on you new Collective Agreement

The Bargaining Committee thanks membership on their participation and continued support.

April 1, 2006
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
CAW Local 483 is pleased to report that they have reached a tentative agreement with the Company
in the recent set of negotiations, involving the renewal of the current collective agreement.
The tentative agreement was reached on March 31, 2006.

A Special Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday April 6, 2006.
The Union's Bargaining Committee is unanimously recommending acceptance of the Memorandum of Agreement.
A Ratification Vote on the items of agreement will be held on Friday April 7, 2006.
Notices of times and places will be posted.

March 1, 2006
Contract Negotiations
Local 483 and CASCO began negotiations on March 1^st, 2006.
On January 26, 2006, the Company and the Union met and exchanged bargaining proposals.
Other dates that have been scheduled include March 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31^st.

February 15, 2006
ANNOUNCING CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members
entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.
Application Deadline: April 13^th, 2006
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go
to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who
the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

January 28, 2006
2006 Negotiations
On January 26, 2006 the Company and Union Bargaining Committee’s met to exchange proposed amendments to the 2004-2006 Collective Agreement.
A number of bargaining sessions, starting with March 1^st, were scheduled.
The Company and Union were in agreement to try and complete negotiations as soon as possible.

January 12, 2006
Special Membership Meeting - January 11^th
A Special meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 was held at the Cardinal Resource Centre on Wednesday January 11, 2006.
Two meetings, starting at 12:15pm and the other at 3:45pm., were held.
Proposed amendments to the 2002-2004 collective agreement were discussed.
Membership heard a proposal package that was compiled by the Executive and then were given the opportunity to submit proposals from the floor.
A vote to accept a final set of bargaining proposals were held and approved.

LOCAL 483 WEB SITE – 2,000 vistors
Local 483 eclipsed the 2,000 visitor mark in January of 2006.
Local 483 went online for the first time on May 6, 2004.
The Union continues to update and build the site.
We are also listed on the CAW National website under Local Union's. http://caw.ca/whoweare/howtoreachus/unions_index.asp

January 2, 2006
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - January 11^th
A Special meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 will be held on Wednesday January 11, 2006 at the Cardinal Resource Centre.
Two meetings will be held, one starting at 12:15pm and the other at 3:45pm.
Proposed amendments to the 2002-2004 collective agreement will be discussed.
Membership will hear a proposal package compiled by the Executive and then have the opportunity to submit proposals from the floor. A vote to accept a final proposal package will be held.
Any member who wishes to present a proposal(s) should either attend the meeting or have someone in attendance submit the proposal on his or her behalf.
Proposal forms were made available at December’s membership meeting, anyone who needs a form may obtain one from their Steward or from an Executive member.

December 13, 2005
Children’s Xmas Party - held December 11^th
The fifth annual Children’s Christmas Party was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on December 11^th, and again, a full house attended.
The popular H&S Express band played various Christmas songs to entertain the kids.
Santa Claus was able to greet each child and sent them on their way with a toy, a bag of treats and some great promises for Christmas morning.
Everyone was treated for lunch with hotdogs, drinks, chips and soft drinks.
The Recreation committee would like to thank everyone that attended and helped make the party a success.

Special thanks to; The Cardinal Legion who donated their Hall “free of charge”, to Santa Claus for a fifth trip to our party; and to the volunteers who showed up early and stayed later to help out.

December 9, 2005
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 was held on Wednesday December 7^th at the Cardinal Resource Centre.
Two meetings were held starting at 12:45pm. and 3:45pm.
Agenda items included; discussion on the Employment Standards Act including a proposed workweek schedule for 8-hour continuous operation jobs; upcoming preparations for negotiations; grievances and concerns from membership.

December 7, 2005

CAW Delegates Vote in Favour of Federal Election Strategy

Hundreds of delegates from CAW workplaces from coast to coast have voted overwhelmingly December 3rd in favour of a recommendation to elect as many New Democrats as possible and to vote to defeat Conservatives wherever possible in the coming election.

Delegates voted at the December 3rd CAW Council meeting, after a lengthy and impassioned debate with speaker after speaker outlining the importance of the upcoming election to working people. Some delegates outlined their support for only the NDP, while others stressed that the recommendation debated at council is a realistic strategy intended to give the NDP the best chance to have an impact in the next Parliament.

CAW president Buzz Hargrove said it is key for the NDP to hold the balance of power.

"I want to say, as strongly as I can, that my recommendation this weekend to the delegates is that we do whatever we can to elect as many New Democrats and to ensure that we have a Liberal minority government and that we do everything in our power to ensure that Stephen Harper forms neither a minority Conservative government, or worse yet, a majority Conservative government," Hargrove said. "We owe that to the members of our union."

The recommendation reads, in part:
"The best possible outcome of this federal election is another Liberal minority government, with the NDP holding a balance of power. The worst outcome is a Conservative victory (minority or majority). I recommend that the CAW work toward ensuring a Liberal minority with an NDP balance of power, and stopping a Conservative victory."

"I recommend that the CAW endorse the sitting NDP Members of Parliament, and individual NDP candidates in potentially winnable ridings (to be determined following consultation with our local leaders and activists). The list of endorsed candidates would be posted on the CAW web site and distributed to all locals."

"I recommend that in other ridings, the CAW not endorse any specific candidates; rather, individual voters will need to decide what best contributes to electing a Liberal minority with NDP balance of power, and stopping the Conservatives."

CAW Council is the parliament of the Canadian Auto Workers union. More than 900 delegates and guests representing CAW workplaces from coast to coast attended the most recent CAW Council meeting in Toronto. The CAW represents 260,000 members.

Hargrove's entire election strategy recommendation can be found on the CAW web site.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.caw.ca/news/newsnow/news.asp?
artID=987

December 1, 2005
Children’s Christmas Party-Saturday December 10^th
Royal Canadian Legion - Cardinal
The annual Children’s Christmas Party is ready to go. All that is needed is the kid's.
Hosted by Local 483 and CASCO, this year's party will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Saturday December 10, 2005. The Party is scheduled to begin at 10:30am.
The popular children’s band H & S Express from Brockville will entertain the kids with music, dancing and fun. Later, hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available for lunch.
Santa will be stopping by after lunch and will have a gift bag for each child.
The Party should be over by 12:30pm.
All Casco employees and pensioners are welcome. Bring your children or grandchildren.
Those interested in attending may contact any Steward or any member of the Executive Board by December 10^th in order to prepare for gift bags and food.

December 1, 2005
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Wednesday December 7^th
A general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 will be held on Wednesday December 7^th at the Cardinal Resource Centre.
Two meetings, starting at 12:45pm. and 3:45pm., will be held.
Agenda items include; discussion on the Employment Standards Act including a proposed workweek schedule for 8-hour continuous operation jobs; upcoming preparations for negotiations; grievances and concerns from membership.
Please attend.

Local 483 Reminders for December
1.        (Thurs.) December 1^st - World Aids Day
2.       (Sat.) December 3^rd – CASCO Christmas Party
3.       (Sat.) December 10^th – Children’s Christmas Party, Cardinal Legion, 10:30am.
4.       (Wed.) December 21^st – First Day Of Winter
5.       (Sun.) December 25^th – Christmas Day
6.       (Mon.) December 26^th – Boxing Day
7.       (Sat.) December 31^st – New Years Eve

November 15, 2005
BUY CANADIAN

Canadian Flag

Canadian-Made. Union-Made.
Award-winning vehicles built right here in Canada

DaimlerChrysler	Built in:
Dodge Caravan (minivan)	Windsor
Chrysler Town & Country (minivan)	Windsor
Chrysler Pacifica (sport wagon)	Windsor
Chrysler 300 Series (car)	Brampton
Dodge Magnum (sport wagon)	Brampton
Dodge Charger (sport sedan)	Brampton

Ford
Ford Freestar (minivan)	Oakville
Mercury Monterey (minivan)	Oakville
Ford Crown Victoria (car)	St.Thomas
Mercury Grand Marquis (car)	St.Thomas

General Motors
Chevrolet Impala (car)	Oshawa
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (car)	Oshawa
Pontiac Grand Prix (car)	Oshawa
Buick Allure/LaCrosse (car)	Oshawa
Chevy Silverado (pickup)	Oshawa
GMC Sierra (pickup)	Oshawa
Chevrolet Equinox (SUV)	Ingersoll
Pontiac Torrent (SUV)	Ingersoll

Buy locally: your neighbourhood stores need your help to survive. Although items sometimes may be a bit more expensive it is important to support your hometown businesses.
When there is the need to travel outside of your community to buy clothing, toys etc. Check the label – buy Canadian.

November 15, 2005
Children’s Christmas Party - Saturday December 10, 2005
Plans for another Children’s Christmas Party are underway.
It has been confirmed that it will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Cardinal and start at 10:30am.
Again this year and in each of the last 5-years, organizers have called on H&S Express to entertain the children.
H&S Express is a three-member band, playing children's music, and music that includes the kid's participation.
Santa Clause is also expected to drop in to visit with the children.
All employee's children and grandchildren are welcomed to attend and take part in the entertainment that H&S Express provide.
Parents, Grandparents and children are always treated for lunch with hotdogs, drinks, chips and soft drinks. Kids also receive a gift bag from Santa.
Pensioners are always welcomed with their grandchildren as well.
Please watch the bulletin boards for an information poster.
So that arrangements for gift bags and lunch can be made, it is asked that people please contact organizers in advance on the number of people attending.

November 10, 2005
General Membership Meeting – Wednesday December 7, 2005
There will be a general membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, Local 483 on December 7, 2005.
Although the agenda has not been finalized; there will be a discussion on issues arising around the Employment Standards Act – including the Union’s latest proposal of a workweek schedule for 8-hour continuous operation jobs. The Union Executive will also discuss upcoming plans for proposals and negotiations.
There will be two meeting held at the Cardinal and District Resource Centre – starting at 12:45pm and 3:45pm.
Your attendance is important, please make arrangements to attend.

October 28, 2005
Congratulations to the Membership of CEP Local 28-O on your new Collective Agreement
The membership of Local 28-O ratified a new collective agreement this evening, this comes after nearly five months of being on strike.

CEP Local 28-O members can be proud of their determination and solidarity.
Congratulations and wishing you very best in the future.

From,
Local 483

October 7, 2005
Local 483 continues it’s support for striking CEP workers at INVISTA
Visit Planned for Sunday October 16^th.
Local 483 has planned a second visit to the Local 28-O picket lines in Maitland to offer further support and encouragement.
While there we will make a presentation of the money that was collected by the membership and Local 483 pensioners.
We will also erect a CAW flag which will fly until the strike is resolved.
CEP LOCAL 28-O members have been on strike since June 4, 2005 in an attempt to achieve a fair contract settlement.
Interested Local 483 members will convene at the Union Office, Village Square Mall in Cardinal on Sunday October 16, 2005 at 9:00am.
We will then travel to Maitland in support of these striking workers.
Another strong show of support from Local 483 is needed.
Let’s all do our best to attend.

CAW Reminders for October
1.    October 10, 2005 – Thanksgiving Day (holiday at Casco)
2.   October 16, 2005 - Local 483 members to visit CEP Local 28-O picket lines.
3.    October 30, 2005 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
4.    October 31, 2005 - Halloween

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING held
A general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 was held on September 27, 2005.
On the agenda were discussions on grievances; Labour Day weekend report; update on ESA discussions; calculation of workweek with RH/FH included and preparations for collective bargaining. Concerns from membership were also accepted.
Two meetings were held, one at 12:45pm. and another at 3:45pm.
The meetings were held at the Cardinal Resource Centre.
The next general meeting was set for December 7, 2005.

September 12, 2005
Card of Support for Striking INVISTA Workers
The recent Local 483 cards of support for striking CEP Local 28-0 members was an overwhelming success.
With only little work to do, Local 483 topped up the collection and made it an even $1,000.00.
Local 483 is planning another visit to the CEP picket lines this month.
A date has not yet been confirmed.
A notice to Local 483 members will be posted.

September 9, 2005
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend
Once again Local 483 was active and involved in making Labour Day activities in Cardinal a success.
The Union started the weekend festivities off on Friday evening as we held our fourth Local 483 Get-together and Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Local 483 again called on the Branch 105 Ladies Auxiliary to provide the food, while more than 45 door prizes were drawn at the get-together party.
The dance featured the live entertainment of "Reg Carkner and the Terrence Chistopher Band" it was open to the public, free admission.
On Sunday, Local 483 entered a float in the annual Parade and took first place for best float. Chocolate bars, candy and gum were thrown throughout the parade route.
Following the Parade, Local 483 again hosted the Annual Children's and Adult Races at the Legion. A huge crowd gathered and participated. The lack of room on the starting line forced some races to be run in two heats, before the feature race found a winner.
Each participant received a complimentary hotdog and drink ticket from Local 483. These tickets were redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating Club's Canteen located at the Legion grounds.
Cash prizes and ribbons were given to the top three finishers.
Union Float takes 1st Prize
Local 483 went with the Community Festival’s Labour Day theme “Wheeling Through the Year’s” when they constructed the annual float, they also expanded the Union’s parade entry by including many other wheeling entries as well.
The block long Union procession was lead off with a carried banner, along with the CAW and Canadian flags, cars then followed from every era starting from the 1960’s to the 2000’s. There were large and small four-wheeler’s, Harley Davidson motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, kid’s motorized vehicles and more.
The Union float, a vintage giant red convertible, took first place as the parade’s best float.

Please thank all members and volunteers who helped make the Local 483 events a success. Without the help of our Local and other organizations, Labour Day in Cardinal would not exist.

September 1, 2005
LOCAL 483 NEWSLETTER
Local 483 publishes a monthly newsletter for its membership.
September's edition marks five full years of keeping membership up to date on what is happening within our Local Union, as well as updating membership on Union-Management issues, meetings and events.

Keeping membership updated and informed of what is happening is a requirement to having a strong Union.

CAW REMINDERS IN SEPTEMBER
1.       September 5, 2005 – Labour Day (holiday at Casco)
2.       September 11, 2005 – Grandparents Day
3.       September 22, 2005 – First Day of Autumn
4.       September 27, 2004 - General Membership Meeting

September 1, 2005
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There will be a general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 on September 27, 2005.
On the agenda are discussions on Grievances, ESA, Calculation of workweek when RH and/or FH are included, a Labour Day report, Preparations for Collective Bargaining and concerns from membership.
There will be two meetings held, one at 12:45pm. and another at 3:45pm.

August 10, 2005
Local 483 & LABOUR Day Weekend
The Executive Board has been working with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee in preparation for this year’s Labour Day Celebration. Once again this year Local 483 is involved in helping the Festival Committee with events; We start the weekend celebrations off at the Legion by holding our annual get-together on Friday afternoon for past and present members; we then host a free community dance later the same evening, also at the Legion. Local 483 is again sponsoring, organizing and running the annual Children’s and Adult Races on Sunday afternoon after the festival parade.
We will be helping out the following organizations in their fund raising efforts. Branch 105 Legion Cardinal ladies auxiliary and Cardinal Figure Skating Club. Please help to make this a success.

Local 483 “GET-TOGETHER AND DANCE”
As discussed at the Local 483 General Meeting in June, Local 483 will celebrate its Labour Day weekend party at the Legion in Cardinal on Friday evening September 2^nd.
This will be the fourth year for this event and because of the great success, membership decided that it was worth doing again.
Once again retired and active members along with their spouses will be invited to socialize for a few hours before a live band entertains for the remainder of the evening.
The dance will be open to the general public, and there is no charge to get in.
Get-together
All current members and all retired members and their spouses are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Friday September 2, 2005. This party will start at 5:00pm. and go until 8:30pm.
This is an opportune time to visit with co-workers that you may not normally get to visit with at work or a chance to talk with members who have retired. Door prizes and a light lunch/dinner will be available.
and Dance
At 9:00pm. the popular “Reg Carkner and the Terrance Christopher Band” will play til 1am. This dance party is free of charge and will be open to the general public. Light lunch available at midnight.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RACES and TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
Local 483 will continue to host and organize the annual Labour Day weekend children’s races.
Again this year the races will be held at the Legion on Sunday September 4, 2005 after the parade.
There will be races for children and adults, with cash prizes for the top three finishers in each race.
Children will receive a ticket for a free hotdog and drink. These tickets can be redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating B.B.Q. located nearby on the Legion grounds.
Local 483 is adding a Tug-of-War competition to its annual Sunday races.
This competition will follow the adult races which finishes with the ever popular egg-toss event.
The Union is looking for 8 teams to compete. Each team is required to register their 8-person team by Labour Day Friday evening. The first 8 teams entered will compete.
The competition will be set up as a tournament, with an 'A' and 'B' side. Teams are guaranteed at least two pulls, teams reaching the finals will do a third pull.
The Union is looking for teams and competitors from the plant; but will be accepting teams from the community if there is not enough interest.
There is no charge to register a team or compete.
Winning teams will have their names engraved on an annual trophy.
For more information on this event contact a member of the Executive.

August 8, 2005
INVISTA Strike Continues - Local 483 asks it's membership to further support striking Local 28-0 members
As the strike at INVISTA Maitland Site enters its 10 week, The President of Local 483 has asked that its members continue to support the members of CEP Local 28-0.
Cards of support and a gate collection campaign has begun and will continue through the Labour Day weekend.

The Union and the Company have met only twice since the strike began on June 3rd.
A new Company proposal on July 19th included even more takeaways.

Local 483 visited Local 28-0's picket line on June 12^th to offer moral and financial support, since then Local 483 has been in contact with CEP Local 28-0 officials on a regular basis.

July 25, 2005
Local 483 & LABOUR Day Weekend
The Executive Board has been working with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee in preparation for this year’s Labour Day Celebration.
Local 483 will be directly involved in helping the Cardinal Festival Committee by sponsoring, organizing and running the annual Children’s and Adult Races on Sunday and holding a Dance at the Legion on Friday evening.
We will also be helping out the following organizations in their fund raising efforts. Branch 105 Legion Cardinal ladies auxiliary and Cardinal Figure Skating Club. Please help to make this a success.

Local 483 “GET-TOGETHER AND DANCE”
Local 483 will celebrate its Labour Day weekend party at the Legion in Cardinal on Friday evening September 2nd.
This will be the fourth year for this event and once again retired and active members will be invited to socialize for a few hours before a live band entertains for the remainder of the evening.
The dance will be open to the general public - everyone is welcome, and there is no charge to get in. Must be of legal age.

Get-together
All current members and all retired members and their spouses are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Friday September 2, 2005. This party will start at 5:00pm. and go until 8:30pm.
This is an opportune time to visit with co-workers that you may not normally get to visit with at work or a chance to talk with members who have retired. Door prizes and a light lunch/dinner will be available.

and Dance
At 9:00pm. the popular “Reg Carkner and the Terrance Christopher Band” will play til 1am. This dance is free of charge and will be open to the general public. Light lunch available at midnight.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RACES and TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
Local 483 will continue to host and organize the annual Labour Day weekend children’s races.
Again this year the races will be held at the Legion on Sunday September 4, 2005 after the parade.
There will be races for children and adults, with cash prizes for the top three finishers in each race.
Children will receive a ticket for a free hotdog and drink. These tickets can be redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating B.B.Q. located nearby on the Legion grounds.
Local 483 is adding a Tug-of-War competition to its annual Sunday races.
This competition will follow the adult races which finishes with the ever popular egg-toss event.
The Union is looking for 8 teams to compete. Each team is required to register their 8-person team by Labour Day Friday evening. The first 8 teams entered will compete.
The competition will be set up as a tournament, with an 'A' and 'B' side. Teams are guaranteed at least two pulls, teams reaching the finals will do a third pull.
The Union is looking for teams and competitors from the plant; but will be accepting teams from the community if there is not enough interest.
There is no charge to register a team or compete.
Winning teams will have their names engraved on an annual trophy.
For more information on this event contact a member of the Executive.

July 4, 2005
“HELP NEEDED”
LOCAL 483 LABOUR DAY FLOAT
As discussed at the Membership Meeting on June 14, 2005. The Executive Board is interested in entering a float in this year’s parade. With help the Recreation Committee is trying to make this happen, they are asking for volunteers to help design and create this float. Anyone interested in helping can contact Kevin Patrick or Todd DesChamps.

June 13, 2005
LOCAL 483 SUPPORTS INVISTA WORKERS ON THE PICKET LINES
Former Dupont Maitland-Site CEP Local 28-0 workers enter 5^th week of strike
On Sunday June 12 a large convoy of Local 483 vehicles traveled to the picket lines at INVISTA to lend moral and financial support to those striking workers.
Local 483 members walked the picket lines with the members of CEP Local 28-0 with encouragement and hope that a settlement would be reached in the near future.
Local 28-0 has been told that the Company has agreed to meet with them to resume negotiations on July 19^th. Local 483 and Local 28-0 continue to stay in touch.
Local 483 would like to thank those members that attended the day of support and also thanks those who wanted to attend but had to work or had other commitments.
(to view photos, go to photo album web page)

June 7, 2005
CAW Local 483 plans day of support for striking CEP Local 28-0 members at Invista - Maitland Site
Local 28-0 workers of the Communications, Energy and PaperWorkers Union of Canada, who are wanting little more than status quo has been forced to go on strike to fight major takeaways and job security issues.

Local 483 President Kevin Patrick spoke with CEP President Steve Armstrong hours after the strike began to offer support.
In an impressive showing of solidarity the membership of Local 28-0 followed the bargaining committees recommendation and turned down the Company’s final offer by 93%.
Workers walked off their jobs at midnight Friday night and as of Tuesday June 7, 2005 no further negotiation dates were planned.

Maitland is a nearby community and many of the INVISTA workers are close friends and relatives of many Local 483 members.
Local 483 is organizing a day of support for CEP Local 28-0 and their striking members.
On Sunday June 12^th members of Local 483 will meet and leave the Union Office in Cardinal at 9am.

Local 483 members are urged to support CEP members in their fight for a fair contract settlement.

June 7, 2004
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING- June 14^th The Executive will be holding a general meeting on Tuesday June 14, 2005.
Two meetings are scheduled, the first at 12:45pm and the second at 3:45pm.
The meetings will be held at the Resource Center in Cardinal. On the agenda are Labourfest activities; Employment Standards Act and general concerns from membership.
Unless circumstances arise, this will be the last meeting for the summer.

CAW REMINDERS FOR JUNE
1.        June 14, 2005 Local 483 membership meetings
2.        June 19, 2005 is Father’s Day
3.        June 21, 2005 is the first day of summer
4. June 21, 2005 is National Aboriginal Solidarity Day

May 13, 2005
Local 483 Nomination Meeting - update
On Thursday May 12, 2005; Local 483 held a Special Nomination meeting for positions on the Executive Board.
The meeting was held at the Resource Centre in Cardinal.
At the meeting nominations were open for the positions of Union President, Union Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary.
Each member of the current Executive board were separately nominated for their respective positions.
No other members were nominated and the current Executive agreed to accept their nomination.
No elections were needed and the term of office is three (3) years.

May 6, 2005
1^st Anniversary
May 6, 2004, Local 483 goes online - www.cawlocal483.org
Local 483 marked its first anniversary of being online and celebrated it by eclipsing the 1,000 visitor mark.
Plans to build the Local 483 website were first introduced at an Executive Board meeting on March 19, 2003. Planning, obtaining information and available time to create the site were ongoing and went on for more than a year after that. On May 6, 2004 - Local 483 went online for the first time.

The Union continues to update and build the site. We are also listed on the CAW Local Union's Website list at http://caw.ca/whoweare/howtoreachus/unions_index.asp

MAY 1, 2005
Wal-Mart "Day of Protest" - May 7, 2005
The Canadian Labour Congress has declared May 7 a day of protest outside Wal-Mart stores across Canada – a day when workers, community groups and students will raise awareness about the company’s anti-worker business approach.
The campaign will highlight Freedom of Association issues and the right to bargain collectively in Canada. It will also tackle anti-worker and anti-Canadian values and attitudes, the CLC says.
Wal-Mart announced the closure of its store in Jonquiere, Quebec, a move that comes after its employees at the store decided to form a union. The company has also attempted several maneuvers in court to deny its Weyburn, Saskatchewan employees the right to belong to a union. But the Supreme Court of Canada will not hear Wal-Mart’s challenges of the power of the provincial labour board and the right of workers to the protection of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms when they want to form a union.
Hundreds of delegates to CAW Council recently voted in favour of a recommendation from CAW president Buzz Hargrove calling for the council’s endorsement and support of the CLC’s May 7 Wal-Mart campaign.
For more information on the campaign visit www.clc-ctc.ca also visit www.walmartworkerscanada.com

CAW REMINDERS FOR MAY

1.    May is the month for ALS awareness. Visit www.als.ca
2.   May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, studies suggest that 80 Canadians per month learn that they have multiple
      sclerosis and must live with this challenging disease. Visit their web site at www.mssociety.ca.
2.    May 8, 2005 is Mother’s Day
3.    May 23, 2005 is Victoria Day (recognized holiday at Casco)

April 29, 2005
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
A special meeting will be held on May 12th, 2005 for the nomination of Officers for Local 483.
Term of Office is three (3) years.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS - (from Local 483 by-laws)
1.      Any member seeking nominations to the Executive Board must be in good standing with the Local for a period of (1) year and
       must be employed in the industry represented by the Local.
2.      A Special Meeting will be held the second Thursday of May (the 12^th) for nomination of Officers.
3.      Nominees shall receive 5 minutes to speak as they accept their nomination.
4.      Anyone wishing to accept a nomination from the 3-11 or 12-hour shift because they are working, shall send a written and
       signed notice to the President.
5.      For the Election of the Executive Board there shall be (2) two scrutineers elected from the floor.
6.      The Election will be held the third Thursday of May (the 19^th).
7.      The polls will open at 5:30am. and remain open until 6:00pm.
8.      Names of the nominees and the positions they are standing for will appear on the ballots in alphabetical order.

The Nomination Meeting will be held at the Resource Centre in Cardinal, starting 3:45pm.
The Election will be held at the Union Office, Village Square Mall in Cardinal.

Members seeking an Executive position should be aware of the importance, dedication and hours that will be spent and needed, to make this a continued strong Local.

DAY OF MOURNING – THURSDAY APRIL 28^th
April 28, 2005 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the job or workers killed as a result of workplace disease.
Membership is asked to remember fallen workers with a moment of silence at 11:00am.
The Company has agreed to the Executive Board's request to lower the flag for this day.
Visit our CAW Local 483 web page - April 28

CAW REMINDERS FOR APRIL
1. Your Safety Shoe Subsidy of $210.00 is about to expire. Membership is advised to use your boot allowance before April 15, 2005. If in doubt, don’t hesitate
       to contact Support Services to find out if you have used your allowance already.
2.    April 1, 2005 – April Fools Day
3.   April 3, 2005 – Daylight Savings Time begins
4.   April 15, 2005 - Rate Schedule changes
5.   April 22, 2005 – Earth Day- is a day to celebrate our achievements with regard to the environment.
6.   April 28, 2005 – National Day of Mourning, is a day to remember workers killed or injured on the job.

March 1, 2005
Reminder for Local 483 members:
please be advised of the ELECTION OF OFFICERS - this May
The Union will hold a "Nominations meeting for Local 483 Election of Officers", this May.
Term of Office will be - three (3) years.

Important for Local 483:
In its highest interest towards our Union; the Union President, the Union Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary will gladly answer all questions that members may have in the event that they wish to run for one of these positions.
Information on job duties and responsibilities will undoubtedly be a serious consideration when running for a position the Executive.
The current Executive feels that Officers of Local 483 have an obligation and duty to the Union; to answer any questions potential members may have.
In this view the executive is happy oblige.

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
1.      Any member seeking nominations to the Executive Board must be in good standing with the Local for a period of (1) year and must    be employed in the industry represented by the Local.
2.      A Special Meeting will be held the second Thursday of May (the 12^th) for nomination of Officers.
3.      Nominees shall receive 5 minutes to speak as they accept their nomination.
4.      Anyone wishing to accept a nomination from the 3-11 or 12-hour shift because they are working, shall send a written and signed notice to the President.
5.      For the Election of the Executive Board there shall be (2) two scrutineers elected from the floor.
6.      The Election will be held the third Thursday of May (the 19^th).
7.      The polls will open at 5:30am. and remain open until 6:00pm.
8.      Names of the nominees and the positions they are standing for will appear on the ballots in alphabetical order.

The Nomination Meeting will be held at the Resource Centre in Cardinal, starting 3:45pm.
The Election will be held at the Union Office, Village Square Mall in Cardinal.

Members seeking an Executive position should be aware of the importance, dedication and hours that will be spent and needed, to make this a continued strong Local.

CAW REMINDERS FOR MARCH
1.        March 8, 2005 - International Women's Day
2.        March 17, 2005 - St. Patrick's Day
3.        March 20, 2005 - First Day of Spring
4.        March 25, 2005 - Good Friday (Recognized Holiday at CASCO)
5.        March 21, 2005 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
6.        March 27, 2005 - Easter Monday
7.       March 11, 12 and 13^th, 2005 - In Cardinal; AA/AAA Minor Midget Tournament
8.       April 1, 2, and 3^rd, 2005 - In Prescott; AA/AAA Major Midget Tournament

(These tournaments are major fundraisers for S.G.M.H.A., they also bring added revenue into these local communities. Please support these events; come out and treat yourself to some high caliber exciting hockey.)

March 1, 2005
ANNOUNCING CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian Institution.
Application Deadline: April 15^th, 2005
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

March 1, 2005
LOCAL 483 MEMBERSHIP MEETING - March 30th
A general meeting of the United Food Processors' Union, CAW Local 483 will be held on March 30, 2005.
There will be two meetings held at the Cardinal Resource Centre on this date, one starting at 12:45pm and the other starting at 3:45pm.
Agenda items include: Workweek calculation when a Recognized or Floating Holiday is included, Employment Standards Act (working hours - discussion), Upcoming Executive Board elections and concerns from membership.
Please attend.

CAW REMINDERS FOR FEBRUARY
1.        February 2, 2005 – Ground Hog Day
2.        February 14, 2005 – St. Valentine’s Day
3.        February 15, 2005 – Canada Flag Day - 40^th Anniversary

January 20, 2005
Tsunami: Disaster and Relief Aid, from Local 483 members
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday morning January 5^th Local 483 began a campaign to raise money as South Asian nations struggled to deal with the devastating impact of the recent Tsunami.

The CAW National Union, the Social Justice Fund and CAW Council made an initial donation over the holidays of $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help provide food, emergency medical supplies, water, temporary shelter, etc.

On January 3rd the Canadian government agreed to match individual donations dollar for dollar until Tuesday, January 11, 2005.

As a result CAW president Buzz Hargrove urged all Local's to collect from their members and added that the CAW would also match individual members donations dollar for dollar as well. Thereby making each dollar raised by an individual member, worth three dollars ($1 from the member, $1 matching from the government and $1 matching from the National Executive Board).

With short notice, and the CAW matching member's donations dollar for dollar up until Friday Jan. 7^th at 5pm. Local 483 members had only two and a half days to collect donations. The Executive began preparations, set high expectations for the membership and started the campaign.

With approximately 165 members, the Executive was counting on a final contribution amount of $1,700.00. (an average of $10.00 per person). Which would in total amount to $5,100.00 when matched by the government and the CAW.

As a result and in less than 60 hours, the Union submitted $1,705.00 to the CAW on Friday January 7^th at 4:58pm. It was sent from "The Individual Members of Local 483" for "The South Asia Disaster Fund".

In the end Local 483 members donated $1,800.00. CASCO also matched it's employees donations which made the final amount $7,105.00.

The members who gave and gave generously are deeply thanked for their financial support. This donation represents Local 483 and the continued good things that the members do for their community and others. This generosity will be remembered by many and those people will continue to believe that Local 483 a good Union with proud members.

Congratulations.

January 19, 2005

South Asia Disaster Fund, from Local 483 members
Once again; CONGRATULATIONS on the Local 483 (58-HOUR) campaign drive.

Our goal of collecting $1,700.00 in 58 hours was achieved.
In the end we raised a total of $1,800.00.

Each dollar was really FOUR dollars
With the CAW, the Federal Government and CASCO matching our individual contributions, the members of Local 483 are credited for raising $7,105.00 towards relief efforts.

If anyone is still interested in donating money towards this worthy cause, the CAW continues to match donations by Local members.

Sincerely,
The Executive,

January 7, 2005 (4:45pm.)

South Asia Disaster Fund, from Local 483
Local 483 (58-HOUR) campaign drive

CONGRATULATIONS
Our goal of collecting $1,700.00 in 58 hours was achieved.

January 4, 2005
UNITED FOOD PROCESSORS’ UNION, LOCAL 483
Tsunami: Disaster and Relief Aid
South Asia Disaster Fund Campaign

CAW Local Unions Urged To Donate To Tsunami Relief

January 04, 2005, 11:39 a.m. EST

As South Asian nations struggle to deal with the devastating impact of the recent Tsunami, CAW local unions are strongly urged to make donations as soon as possible to relief efforts.

The CAW national union, the Social Justice Fund and CAW Council made an initial donation over the holidays of $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help provide food, emergency medial supplies, water, temporary shelter, etc.

Now, CAW local unions are asked to make two kinds of donations to Tsunami relief efforts. The first is a local union fund donation through local union executive board action, while the second consists of a local union donation collected from individual members – through plant gate collections, workplace collections, accepting individual donations and other ways in which members contribute in an organized fashion.

The Canadian government has agreed to match individual donations dollar for dollar until Tuesday, January 11, 2005. CAW president Buzz Hargrove, in a January 3 letter to local union presidents, said as a result local unions are asked to keep their local union fund donation through executive board action separate from individual member donations collected in the workplace. With the government only matching individual donations, the separate accounting will let the CAW inform the government of how much they need to match.

In addition, the CAW National Executive Board has agreed to match each dollar that is contributed either by local union funds donated by local union executive board action, or by individual member donations through workplace collections.

Each dollar raised by individual member donations through workplace collections is worth three dollars ($1 from the member, $1 matching from the government and $1 matching from the NEB).

For local union executive board donations from local union funds each dollar will generate two dollars ($1 from the local and $1 from the NEB).

Hargrove also calls on national service representatives and all bargaining committees to ask employers to match, dollar for dollar, the workplace collections from CAW members at their particular workplace. He urges locals, which are establishing next year’s budget, to set aside funds to help with rebuilding efforts over the next 12 months.

“In conclusion I am urging all local union elected officers, shop committees, shop stewards, local union activists and standing committees to put maximum effort into ensuring we raise every dollar possible to assist the people so tragically impacted by this incredible natural disaster,” Hargrove said.

With the time limits imposed by the Canadian government on matching funds, locals are asked to notify the CAW national secretary-treasurer Jim O’Neil of the amount of money raised from workplace collections and individual donations by 5 p.m. Friday, January 7. Please notify Jim O’Neil at the national office by fax (416) 495-3787 or e-mail cawtreas@caw.ca

Local unions should send cheques for the full amount committed, payable to” “CAW-Canada” and earmarked “South Asia Disaster Fund.” Cheques should be sent as quickly as possible to the national secretary-treasurer’s office, 205 Placer Court, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3H9.

Unions around the world are pitching in - the LabourStart web site has created a special web page featuring ongoing coverage of the disaster and the international trade union response. Click below to go to the LabourStart page.

For more information, please visit: http://www.labourstart.org/tsunami/

Local 483 members may also contact President Kevin Patrick or Secretary –Treasurer Wade Tousignant if you wish to pledge an amount. Your pledged amount will be sent in by Local 483 and your pledge will be collected by the Union at a later time.

Local 483 will be in contact with the CAW National Secretary by 5pm. this Friday to forward Local 483’s commitment to the South Asia Disaster Fund.
Members who would like Local 483 to forward their contribution to the National Office should also contact Kevin or Wade.

If you are able to make a contribution, please do.
Contact us at local483@sympatico.ca

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

December 29, 2005
LOCAL 483 Memorabilia on Display
Across the hall from the Union office, in the village square mall, Local 483 now has a display case and wall cabinet with various Union memorabilia.
The Union has been attempting to put together a collection of items that could be put on display for membership and the public to see.
Special thanks to our members and retirees that have come forward and provided us with some items already. A display shelf of many past collective agreements can be seen in the Union office window as well.
Please feel free to come forward as the Executive continues to look for old stuff related to our Local.
Items of interest are: past collective agreements, shirts, hats, banners, trophies, coats, newsletters, stickers, broomball or other sports jersey's, etc.
Ideally a full set of collective agreements would be great to have.
Members may loan items if they wish.
If anyone has items they would be able to loan or give to the Union please contact your steward or a member of the Executive. Your cooperation is appreciated.

CAW REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER
1.     December 1^st - World Aids Day
2.     December 11^th – Children’s Christmas Party, Cardinal Legion, 10:30am.
3.     December 11^th – CASCO Christmas Party, Roebuck Hall
4.     December 21^st – First Day Of Winter
5.     December 25^th – Christmas Day
6.     December 26^th – Boxing Day
7.     December 31^st – New Years Eve

December 1, 2004
Children’s Christmas Party-Saturday December 11^th
Royal Canadian Legion - Cardinal
The annual Children’s Christmas Party is ready to go. All that is needed is the kid's.

Hosted by Local 483 and CASCO, this year's party will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Saturday December 11, 2004. The Party is scheduled to begin at 10:30am.
At 11:00am., the popular children’s band H & S Express from Brockville will entertain the kids with music, dancing and fun. Later, hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available for lunch.
Santa will be stopping by after lunch and will have a gift bag for each child.
The Party should be over by 12:30pm.
All Casco employees and pensioners are welcome. Bring your children or grandchildren.
Those interested in attending may contact any Steward or a any member of the Executive Board by December 10^th in order to prepare for gift bags and food.

CAW REMINDERS FOR NOVEMBER
1. November 11, 2003 – Remembrance Day

PENSION INFORMATION
Information was taken from the October 2004 newspaper "the Country Senior"
Information for you, your family or friends
Employment pension plans are among the most reliable sources of retirement income, so it is important to know your plan when assessing your overall retirement savings strategy. In Ontario, employment pension plan information should be easy for members to obtain.
The Pension Benefits Act (PBA) establishes minimum standards for administering the funding pension plans and benefits, and these standards apply to every registered plan in Ontario. To ensure that pension plans comply with the minimum standard, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) regulates all Ontario-registered plans.

Mandatory Information - In accordance with the law, for example, your plan administrator must provide you with the following:
·         Pension plan information 60 days prior to your becoming eligible for membership
·         An annual statement, within six months of the plan year-end
·         Advice on your pension payment options within 60 days before your retirement.
·         A retirement statement within 30 days following your retirement
·         A termination statement, within 30 days of your termination date.
·         Survivor benefit statement, within 30 days of notice of death.

Documents on Request - A member, the spouse or same sex partner of a member, a trade union, or any other person making contributions, or with entitlements under the plan, including a trade union or employer, may request certain documents held by the administrator. These include:
·         Annual information returns
·         Financial statements
·         Actuarial funding reports
·         Plan texts
·         Plan amendments
·         Correspondence with FSCO that is less that 5 years old (with all personal information removed).

Documents, according to the law, must be made available for inspection at least once in a calendar year, either at the member's place of employment or at a mutually agreed place.

Pension plan documents filed with FSCO may also be inspected by members (and copied for a fee) at FSCO's offices, by appointment. More information is available online at www.fsco.gov.on.ca. If you would like a free copy of Your Pension Rights, call FSCO's Publications Line at (416) 590-7298, or toll free at 1-800-668-0128.

CAW REMINDERS For OCTOBER
1.        October 11, 2004 – Thanksgiving Day (holiday at Casco)
2.        October 31, 2004 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
3.        October 31, 2004 - Halloween

September 29, 2004
MEMBERSHIP MEETING- held
A general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 was held on September 29, 2004.

On the agenda were discussions on grievances and arbitration's; Labour Day report; grievances where foreseen scheduling and other collective agreement infractions are obvious, and an update on Union and Executive activities. Concerns from membership were also accepted.
Two meetings held, one at 12:45pm. and another at 3:45pm.
The meetings were held at the Cardinal Resource Centre.

CAW REMINDERS for September
1.        September 6, 2004 – Labour Day (holiday at Casco)
2.   September 12, 2004 – Grandparents Day
3.   September 22, 2004 – First Day of Autumn
4.   September 29, 2004 - General Membership Meeting

September 4, 2004
Local 483 Parade Float takes Second place (twice)
CARDINAL FESTIVAL PARADE - Saturday September 4, 2004
Local 483 entered a float in the annual Labour Day parade in Cardinal. The union float was awarded second place for best float.
SPENCERVILLE FAIR PARADE - Saturday September 11, 2004
The Union again entered our Labour Day Float in the annual Spencerville Fair Parade, and for the second year in a row, took 2^nd prize for best float in the Non-Business category. The Parade was again huge with over 120 entries.
Spencerville is a nearby community, with a long history annual history of hosting a successful agricultural fair.
Next year will be there 150th. It was said that over 50,000 people passed through the gates over the weekend.

July 15, 2004
Local 483 & LABOUR Day Weekend
The Executive Board has been working with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee in preparation for this year’s Labour Day Celebration.
Local 483 will be directly involved in helping the Cardinal Festival Committee by sponsoring, organizing and running the annual Children’s and Adult Races on Sunday and holding a Dance at the Legion on Friday evening.
We will also be helping out the following organizations in their fund raising efforts. Branch 105 Legion Cardinal ladies auxiliary and Cardinal Figure Skating Club. Please help to make this a success.

Local 483 “GET-TOGETHER AND DANCE”
Local 483 will celebrate its Labour Day weekend party at the Legion in Cardinal on Friday evening September 3^rd.
This will be the third year for this event and once again retired and active members will be invited to socialize for a few hours before a live band entertains for the remainder of the evening.
The dance will be open to the general public - everyone is welcome, and there is no charge to get in.

Get-together
All current members and all retired members and their spouses are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion in Cardinal on Friday September 3, 2004. This party will start at 5:00pm. and go until 8:30pm.
This is an opportune time to visit with co-workers that you may not normally get to visit with at work or a chance to talk with members who have retired. Door prizes and a light lunch/dinner will be available.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RACES
Local 483 will continue to host and organize the annual Labour Day weekend children’s races.
Again this year the races will be held at the Legion on Sunday September 5, 2004 after the parade.
There will be races for children and adults, with cash prizes for the top three finishers in each race.
Children will receive a ticket for a free hotdog and drink. These tickets can be redeemed at the Cardinal Figure Skating B.B.Q. located nearby on the Legion grounds.

July 1, 2004
“HELP NEEDED”
LOCAL 483 LABOUR DAY FLOAT
As discussed at the Membership Meeting on June 23, 2004. The Executive Board is interested in entering a float in this year’s parade. With help the Recreation Committee is trying to make this happen, they are asking for volunteers to help design and create this float. Anyone interested in helping can contact Larry Dishaw, Kevin Patrick or Todd DesChamps.

June 23, 2004
MEMBERSHIP MEETING- held
There was a general meeting of Local 483 held on June 23, 2004
The Meetings took place at the Resource Center and began at 12:45 and 3:45pm.
Leeds-Grenville NDP candidate Steve Armstrong attended, he had previously asked if he could speak to membership regarding the upcoming Federal election. Steve discussed the NDP's platform and had pamphlets, lawn signs and other material available for membership.
Communications and Correspondence, Treasurers Report and Reports on Committees were read.
Application for Membership - The Executive officially welcomed three new members.
Unfinished Business: Included was the Local 483 memorabilia case that is due to be mounted on the wall in the Village Square Mall. Members were reminded to look for old items pertaining to Local 483 that could be put on display for the public.
New Business: Included in discussion was Labourfest activities and what Local 483 could do to help out the Cardinal Festival Committee so that another successful Labour Day weekend in Cardinal could be accomplished.
Concerns from membership were heard.
Good and Welfare Report – was given, workers presently off work were given support for a timely return to work.
Adjournment: Members were thanked for their time, support and participation, meetings adjourned at 1:15pm and 5:00 respectively.

A lunch was brought in for membership after the meeting.

CAW Local 483 REMINDERS for June
1. June is ALS awareness month. Visit their web site at www.als.ca
2. June 20, 2004 is Father’s Day
3. June 21, 2004 is the National Aboriginal People's Day
4. June 21, 2004 is the first day of summer
5. June 23, 2004 Local 483 membership meetings

Victoria Day May 24, 2004
LOCAL 483 COMMUNITY AND RETIREES BBQ
The United Food Processors’ Union Local 483 hosted a mammoth free BBQ. and invited the entire Village of Cardinal and all Local 483 Retirees.
Local 483 wanted to show it’s gratitude to the people who live in Cardinal for their patients and understanding and also to those who were helping out while the strike was on.
Thankfully the 6 day strike came to an end, and the BBQ was relocated to the Cardinal Legion.
Terry Palmer, of Palmer’s B.B.Q’ing and Catering who worked feverishly for nearly 4 hours, was commended for his fine cooking. Approximately 675 satisfied people attended the event and were able to choose from steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages, chicken and roast beef.
Local 483 thanked the businesses and the people who live in the village for the patients and understanding while the strike was in progress.
Many current members and Local 483 retirees were also thanked for their years of dedication in building the Union and achieving the things that newer members enjoy today.
Finally Local 483 gave a sincere thank you to the many people, organizations and businesses that gave donations, showed support, sent food or supplies to the picket line and in all helped Local 483 through 6 days of strike action. Their acts of generosity would be remembered.

May 21, 2004
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RATIFIED – Strike over
A Special Membership meeting of the United Food Processors’ Union, CAW Local 483 membership was held today (Friday) at 12 o’clock noon at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre in Cardinal.
Membership was informed of the tentative agreement that was reached on May 20, 2004 at 9:30am. between the Union’s Bargaining Committee and Casco, and voted after the meeting to decide if a new collective agreement had been reached?
Membership, 152 out of 160 Local 483 members that were in attendance, ratified the new agreement voting to accept the Bargaining Committee’s recommendation to approve the deal at 97%. The Union notified the Company of the result after the meeting, and later workers were being called back to work for Saturday.
Local 483 had been on strike since Friday May 14^th at 12 o’clock noon, taking the strike to nearly 6 full days.
After another all night bargaining session and a tentative agreement in place on Thursday morning, the Union immediately pulled the picket line so trucks could freely come and go.
The Bargaining Committee said they were able to fix the problems that were important to the membership.
The number one item was time away from work (employees were working consecutive days on end), two solutions were agreed to which addressed the problem. First a restructuring of the collective agreement so that shift employees can only hold one job and the Company agreed to hire 12 people over the next 6 months.
A number of Job Security issues were solidified, new improvements on contractor language and improvements for employees when bidding to new jobs.
There were improvements to existing fringe benefits, and new benefits were included that the Union never had, such as Major Dental, Orthotics and Chiropractic.
The Union settled for a 2.7 and 2.74% compounded increase in wages over two years, but stated from the beginning that this was a non-monetary set of negotiations.
The Union is grateful for the support that was received from businesses and the people in Cardinal. Even businesses in surrounding towns such as Iroquois and Prescott sent food and supplies to the picket line. Other area Local Union’s were quick to call or visit and give support as well.
Local 483 had planned, and will still follow through with a free Bar-B-Que at 12 o’clock noon on Victoria Day Monday at the Cardinal Legion. There are fliers up all over town and the Union is inviting all retired members and the entire village of Cardinal to come by, so that the Union’s gratitude can be shown.

May 16, 2004
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD
Striking CAW Local 483 members gathered at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Cardinal on Sunday May 16, 2004 to listen to the Union’s Bargaining Committee outline how negotiations fell apart and the reason that strike action could not be avoided.

Approximately 130 members attended the meeting. They vowed to stay united until the Company agreed to address the Union’s problems. The Union said that time off the job has been a major issue for the past few years.

The Union stated that the Company put the Union’s Bargaining Committee in an unfair position by forwarding a final offer that was only good if the Bargaining Unit would unanimously endorse it. The Bargaining Unit said they would not be able to do that, therefore there is no offer from the Company to it’s employees.

May 14, 2004
LOCAL 483 ON STRIKE
Approximately 160 CAW workers are on strike at CASCO Inc. following the 12-noon deadline that passed with no agreement on a new contract.
The Union made several last ditch attempts to try and avoid a dispute, but they were rejected.
At the Union's request the Company agreed to negotiate following the noon deadline, but the Company refused to improve on their final position.
Talks halted at 2pm. with an agreement to resume later in the afternoon.
The Union and Company met again at 7pm., but talks lasted less than an hour.
No talks are scheduled.

May 13, 2004
NEGOTIATIONS RESUME
The Company and the Union resumed talks after contract negotiations broke off on May 11th at 6pm.
The Company had broke off discussions and invoked a number of conditions that needed to be met in order for talks to resume.
The Union continued with strike preparations and after forwarding a letter to the Company on May 12th, the Company agreed to resume talks without conditions attached.

May 10, 2004
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There was a Special Union Meeting held at the Resource Centre in Cardinal for the membership of Local 483.
The item of discussion was: Update on the Status of Negotiations
The Bargaining Committee fully reviewed and updated membership on negotiations.
Two meetings were held - 12:15pm and 3:45pm.
A huge turnout of Local 483 members showed up for both meetings.
Strike preparations were also discussed, with a strike deadline being set for Friday May 14th at 12 o'clock noon.
The Union stated they were still optimistic that a new agreement would be reached without a work stoppage, despite the fact there were still over 100 Company proposals left on the table.

The Union and Company were scheduled to meet on May 11th and 12th for final meeting days.

CAW Local 483 REMINDERS for May
1. May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, studies suggest that 80 Canadians per month learn that they have multiple sclerosis and must live with this challenging disease.
Visit their web site at www.mssociety.ca
2. May 9, 2004 - Mother's Day
3. May 10, 2004 - Special Membership Meeting
4. May 24, 2004 - Victoria Day

April 28, 2004
THE NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
April 28, 2004 is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the job or workers killed as a result of workplace disease.
Membership is asked to remember fallen workers with a moment of silence at 11:00am.
The Company has agreed the the Executive Board request of to lowering the flag for this day.
Please visit our web page titled "APRIL 28" and also visit www.caw.ca, for more.

April 4, 2004
Strike Vote Held
The Union's Bargaining Committee called upon it's membership for support in a recently held strike vote.
The strike vote, which also re-establishes the Union's support of it's bargaining committee, was held at the Local 483 Union Office on April 2, 2004.
Local 483 had a strong turnout and membership overwhelmingly answered yes to the strike vote at a 93% approval rate.
The Executive Board stated that it is tremendously pleased and proud of the continued support that has been given.

CAW Local 483 REMINDERS for April
1. Your Safety Shoe Subsidy of $195.00 is about to expire. Membership is advised to use your boot allowance before April 15, 2004. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact Support Services to find out if you have used your allowance already. Watch the Bulletin Boards for the next shoe truck in the plant.
2. April 1, 2004 – April Fools Day
3. April 4, 2004 – Daylight Savings Time begins
4. April 9, 2004 - Good Friday
5. April 11, 2004 - Easter Sunday
6. April 22, 2004 – Earth Day- is a day to celebrate our achievements with regard to the environment.
7. April 28, 2004 – National Day of Mourning, is a day to remember workers killed or injured on the job.
(please see our National Day of Mourning web page titled April 28)

March 10, 2004
General Membership Meeting of Local 483
A general meeting of the United Food Processors' Union, CAW Local 483, was held today March 10, 2004.
A strong turnout showed up for the meetings that were held at 12:15pm and 3:45pm.
The Executive Board updated membership on the current progress and outlook on negotiations. The Company and the Union's Bargaining Committee were scheduled to meet again on March 11th and 12th.

Also discussed at the meeting were Pension Issues and Concerns from Membership.

March 5 2004
ANNOUNCING CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian Institution.
Application Deadline: April 30^th, 2004
For an application, see Recording Secretary Dan Roode or another member of the Local Union Executive. Members may also go to the CAW Education Department homepage at: www.caw.ca/education and click on CAW Bursaries for information on who the bursaries are named after and submission information that needs to be included.

CAW Local 483 REMINDERS for March
1. March 6, 2004 - International Women's Day
2. March 7, 2004 – Easter Seal Telethon
3. March 17, 2004 - St. Patrick's Day
4. March 20, 2004 - First Day of Spring
5. March 20 & 21, 2004 – AA/AAA Midget Tournament in Cardinal
6. March 21, 2004 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 1, 2004
CAW Local 483 Supports Striking Workers on the Picket Line
CAW Local 462 Remains on Strike at Hershey's-Smiths Falls

A number of CAW Local 483 members traveled to Smiths Falls on Saturday February 21, 2004 to visit and support these striking workers.
Approximately 600 employees of Hershey Canada Inc. remain on strike after walking off their jobs on February 5, 2004 at 12:01 a.m. The major stumbling block remains to be improved benefits in the pension plan.
Our own Harry Ghadban, who is also National Representative for Local 462, continues to work very hard on behalf of the members of Local 462 to get a new collective agreement.
Local 462 members were pleased and welcomed the moral and financial support that was given.

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REMINDERS THIS MONTH 1. March 8, 2008 - International Women's Day 2. March 9, 2008 – Daylight Saving Time Begins 3. March 17, 2008 - St. Patrick's Day 4. March 20, 2008 - First Day of Spring 5. March 21, 2008 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

August 1, 2007 Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend Local 483 will again be active this year with preparations and plans, and coordinating those plans with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee, to help ensure the success of another Labour Day weekend celebration.

September 10, 2006 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING There will be a general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 on September 20, 2006. On the agenda are discussions on Grievances, ESA, Vacation, a Labour Day report and concerns from membership.

September 9, 2006 Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend Once again Local 483 was active and involved in making Labour Day activities in Cardinal a success.

Other events involving Local 483

NEW EVENT PLANNED

LOCAL 483 LABOUR DAY FLOAT The Executive is hoping for volunteers to design and create this float. Anyone interested in making this happen can contact your Steward or a member of the Executive Board; there will be money available for assistance.

Local 483 Reminders for July 1. Saturday July 1, 2006 – Canada Day

Local 483 Reminders for June 1. June 14, 2006 Local 483 membership meetings 2. June 15, 2006 Retirement Party for Donald Watson and Raymond Sheedy at Penalty Shotz 3. June 18, 2006 is Father’s Day 4. June 21, 2006 is the first day of summer

Application Deadline: April 13th, 2006 CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.

October 28, 2005 Congratulations to the Membership of CEP Local 28-O on your new Collective Agreement The membership of Local 28-O ratified a new collective agreement this evening, this comes after nearly five months of being on strike.

CEP Local 28-O members can be proud of their determination and solidarity. Congratulations and wishing you very best in the future. From, Local 483

CAW Reminders for October 1. October 10, 2005 – Thanksgiving Day (holiday at Casco) 2. October 16, 2005 - Local 483 members to visit CEP Local 28-O picket lines. 3. October 30, 2005 – Daylight Saving Time Ends 4. October 31, 2005 - Halloween

CAW REMINDERS IN SEPTEMBER 1. September 5, 2005 – Labour Day (holiday at Casco) 2. September 11, 2005 – Grandparents Day 3. September 22, 2005 – First Day of Autumn 4. September 27, 2004 - General Membership Meeting

CAW REMINDERS FOR FEBRUARY 1. February 2, 2005 – Ground Hog Day 2. February 14, 2005 – St. Valentine’s Day 3. February 15, 2005 – Canada Flag Day - 40th Anniversary

CAW REMINDERS FOR NOVEMBER 1. November 11, 2003 – Remembrance Day

September 29, 2004 MEMBERSHIP MEETING- held A general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 was held on September 29, 2004.

REMINDERS THIS MONTH
1. March 8, 2008 - International Women's Day
2. March 9, 2008 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
3. March 17, 2008 - St. Patrick's Day
4. March 20, 2008 - First Day of Spring
5. March 21, 2008 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

August 1, 2007
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend
Local 483 will again be active this year with preparations and plans, and coordinating those plans with the Cardinal Community Festival Committee, to help ensure the success of another Labour Day weekend celebration.

September 10, 2006
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There will be a general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 on September 20, 2006.
On the agenda are discussions on Grievances, ESA, Vacation, a Labour Day report and concerns from membership.

September 9, 2006
Local 483 & Labour Day Weekend
Once again Local 483 was active and involved in making Labour Day activities in Cardinal a success.

LOCAL 483 LABOUR DAY FLOAT
The Executive is hoping for volunteers to design and create this float.
Anyone interested in making this happen can contact your Steward or a member of the Executive Board; there will be money available
for assistance.

Local 483 Reminders for July
1. Saturday July 1, 2006 – Canada Day

Local 483 Reminders for June
1. June 14, 2006 Local 483 membership meetings
2. June 15, 2006 Retirement Party for Donald Watson and Raymond Sheedy at Penalty Shotz
3. June 18, 2006 is Father’s Day
4. June 21, 2006 is the first day of summer

Application Deadline: April 13^th, 2006
CAW National and CAW Council BURSARIES
Thirteen (13) bursaries valued at $2,500.00 each, are awarded annually to sons/daughters of CAW members and CAW members entering
their first year of post-secondary education, in a Canadian institution.

October 28, 2005
Congratulations to the Membership of CEP Local 28-O on your new Collective Agreement
The membership of Local 28-O ratified a new collective agreement this evening, this comes after nearly five months of being on strike.

CEP Local 28-O members can be proud of their determination and solidarity.
Congratulations and wishing you very best in the future.

From,
Local 483

CAW Reminders for October
1. October 10, 2005 – Thanksgiving Day (holiday at Casco)
2. October 16, 2005 - Local 483 members to visit CEP Local 28-O picket lines.
3. October 30, 2005 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
4. October 31, 2005 - Halloween

CAW REMINDERS IN SEPTEMBER
1. September 5, 2005 – Labour Day (holiday at Casco)
2. September 11, 2005 – Grandparents Day
3. September 22, 2005 – First Day of Autumn
4. September 27, 2004 - General Membership Meeting

CAW REMINDERS FOR FEBRUARY
1. February 2, 2005 – Ground Hog Day
2. February 14, 2005 – St. Valentine’s Day
3. February 15, 2005 – Canada Flag Day - 40^th Anniversary

CAW REMINDERS FOR NOVEMBER
1. November 11, 2003 – Remembrance Day

September 29, 2004
MEMBERSHIP MEETING- held
A general meeting for the membership of CAW Local 483 was held on September 29, 2004.