SHOP STEWARD CONFERENCE A SUCCESS! - UFCW, Local 832

THE MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE FOR UFCW LOCAL 832 JULY 2009
shop steward conference
a success!
president ziegler sets sights on building a
community action network for the local
LOCAL EXECUTIVE ELECTION NOMINATION
AND VOTING DATES SET.

Presidential Comment
Lighting a union fire
Dr. Elaine Bernard receives standing ovation at shop steward conference
Another successful shop steward conference
has come and gone. I always
enjoy this conference as it gives me a
chance to talk to shop stewards from across
the province and hear how things are going
in their workplace and to listen to their ideas
on how to make the union better. This year
we had many new faces in the crowd and it
didn’t take them long to participate in asking
questions and talking to me after sessions.
This year, stewards heard Dr. Elaine Bernard
speak. She was supposed to attend our conference
last year but a snowstorm kept her in
Chicago for two days missing the conference.
Dr. Bernard is the executive director, Labor &
Work Life Program and the Harvard Trade
Union Program at Harvard law school. As I
told the shop stewards at the conference, she
is someone who “gets it”. Dr. Bernard understands
the role unions play in our society and
the need for them. She highlighted the gains
unions have negotiated for its members and
how the governments made changes so the rest
of the workforce could enjoy the same entitlement.
That if it weren’t for unions, these gains
would not have been achieved.
Dr. Bernard spoke about how union membership
has deteriorated over the years and
how important it is for us to regain it, not
only to protect workers who are not covered
by a collective agreement but also to maintain
the benefits and rights won in negotiations
for those who are covered under a collective
agreement. Currently in Canada, around 30
per cent of the workforce is unionized. For
us to reach our union density of 1981 where
the labour movement had 40 per cent of the
workforce protected by a union, we would
have to organize 850,000 new members. With
the UFCW Canada mandate of increasing our
membership to 500,000 members in Canada
by 2014, we are addressing the need to increase
our density.
Why is this so important? With stronger
union solidity in our core markets of retail,
production and healthcare, we have the ability
to negotiate stronger collective agreements
for our members. It is unfortunate when you
have companies like Walmart and Giant Tiger
offering low wages with little to no benefits;
it undermines the value of the workforce.
Replacing good paying union jobs with those
of the Walmarts' of the world has a negative
spinoff because the amount of disposable
income reduces in those local markets.
Dr. Bernard spoke about lighting the union
fire. The need for unions to move from having
passive members, who just see their dues
deducted every week from their paycheque,
to members who are active in their local. I
could not agree more. I told the stewards at the
conference that we have numerous committees
and events for them to take part in their
local. I know that our stewards have already
started, as they have become shop stewards,
but we have to work together to get others to
light fires in our membership rather than just
be focused on putting them out.
I encourage you that if you want to be active
in your local, speak to your union representative
or shop steward. I have always said Local
832 is a progressive union that is not afraid
of trying new things and with your input, we
can continue to grow and be a leader in the
labour movement.
In solidarity,
Robert D. Ziegler,
President, UFCW Local 832
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LOCAL ELECTIONS
Important information for
Local 832 members.
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NEW AGREEMENT FOR COKE
MEMBERS
Members narrowly avoid strike action.
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LOCAL 832 SHOP STEWARDS
MEET IN WINNIPEG
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WESTFAIR CHANGES SAFETY
SHOE POLICY
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WINNIPEG
1412 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G OV5
786-5055
1-888-UFCW-832
BRANDON
Unit 1, 759 1st Street
Brandon, MB R7A 2X5
727-7131
1-800-552-1193
THOMPSON
90 Thompson Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 1Y9
778-7108
1-800-290-2608
TRAINING CENTRE
880 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1
775-8329
1-877-775-8329
Union Representatives: Ron Allard, Ray Berthelette, Brenda Brown, Marie Buchan, Kim Ferris,
President
Robert D. Ziegler
Secretary-Treasurer
Jeff Traeger
E-mail: ufcw@ufcw832.com
Website: www.ufcw832.com
Sandy Forcier, Blair Hudson, Darcel Lecocq, Wendy Lundy, Michelle Masserey, Harry Mesman,
Sonia Taylor Resource Personnel: Guy Sylvestre
Legal Counsel: Debra Malmquist, Garry Bergeron Education and Training: Heather Grant-Jury
Workers Compensation/Safety and Health : Rob Hilliard Organizing: Jerry Kies
Negotiators: Susan Hart-Kulbaba, Mary Johnson, Beatrice Bruske
Communications: Blake Crothers, Dalia Chapa
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UFCW Local 832 Executive Board Nominations
Local union elections for the positions
of president, secretary-treasurer,
recorder and 16 vice-presidents will
be held this year. Members wanting to run
for any one of the positions must follow the
nomination process. To be eligible to run
for office, you must:
1. Be a member in good standing for at least
one year immediately preceding the
month in which the nominations are
held (continuous active membership
since June 2008) or be an active member
of the local or International union for at
least two years preceding the month in
which the nominations are held (continuous
active membership since June
2007); and
2. Have maintained active membership;
and
3. Be present at the nomination meeting
or have indicated, in writing, your willingness
to stand if nominated.
All terms of office are four-year terms effective
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013.
Nomination of President and
Secretary-Treasurer
Pursuant to the bylaws of Local 832, nomination
of a member for either president or
secretary-treasurer will be by petition bearing
the signatures of 288 active members of
UFCW Local 832. Petitions for the president
and secretary-treasurer nominations are available
by contacting the election Chairperson,
Mary Johnson, at 786-5055 or toll-free 1-888-
UFCW-832. Mary will make them available
to be picked up at the Winnipeg, Brandon or
Thompson union office. Nominations must
be received at Local 832’s office, 1412 Portage
Avenue, by no later than Thursday, July 30, at
12 noon.
As original signatures are required, petitions
must be filed either by mail or in person. You
cannot file your petition by fax, e-mail or other
forms of electronic transmission.
Each petition shall clearly indicate the name
of the member who is being nominated and
the specific office for which he or she is being
nominated. This must be done at the top of
each page of the petition. Any petition may
nominate one of the following:
1. President
2. Secretary-Treasurer
3. Both President and Secretary-Treasurer
Each petition submitted shall also contain
the following for each member signing the
petition: their signature, printed name, telephone
number and name of their employer
and work location.
Nominations of the Recorder
and the 16 Vice-Presidents
Nominations for recorder and 16 vice-presidents
will take place at nomination meetings,
as listed on page 5. Vice-president positions
are numbered one to 16 for election purposes
only. As well, the designation of the sector and
/or area is a recommendation only and is
intended to ensure that our executive board
represents the diverse nature of the membership.
Members are free to run for any position
but can only be nominated for one position.
Those recommended sectors and/or areas are:
Recorder
Vice-Presidents (16 positions)
1 - Potato Processing
2 - Westman Retail
3 - Security
4 - Westfair
5 - Westfair
6 - Westman Red Meat
7 - Thompson
8 - Safeway
9 - Healthcare
10 - Safeway
11 - Westfair
12 - Diversity
13 - Industrial
14 - Small Units
15 - Winnipeg Red Meat
16 - Youth
Elections For All Positions
Elections, if any are required, shall be
conducted by mail referendum for members
working in the northern communities of
Thompson, The Pas, Flin Flon, Gillam, Leaf
Rapids, Lynn Lake, Swan River, Dauphin/
Ste. Rose as well as for members working at
our southeastern Moose Lake work location.
On August 26, the general Chairperson and
election judges will send, by first class mail
to each active member of the local union
eligible to vote and working in the above
listed communities, instructions and a ballot.
The deadline for return of mail ballots is 12
noon, September 24.
All other elections in the province will be
held on the dates, times and locations itemized
in the “Election Meetings” listed on page
6.
You should direct any questions regarding
nominations or elections to the election
Chairperson, Mary Johnson, at 786-5055 or
1- 888-832-9832.
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Nomination Meetings
CITY/TOWN DATE TIME LOCATION / ADDRESS
Winnipeg Tuesday, August 4 10:00 am and 7 pm UFCW Training Centre – 880 Portage Avenue
Brandon Tuesday, August 4 11 am and 7 pm Brandon Union office - 759 – 1st Street
Selkirk Wednesday, August 5 10:30 am and 7 pm Smitty’s Restaurant – 168 Main Street
Leaf Rapids Wednesday, August 5 6:30 pm Council Chambers – Town Centre
Steinbach Thursday, August 6 10 am and 7 pm Days Inn – 75 PTH 12N
Sprague Thursday, August 6 1 pm and 4 pm Border Shell Service Station - Hwys 12 & 308
Whitemouth Thursday, August 6 3 pm and 5 pm Whitemouth Rec Centre - Lot 1 – 1st Street
Lynn Lake Thursday, August 6 6:30 pm The Bronx -638 Gordon Avenue
Portage la Prairie Friday, August 7 12:15 pm and 4 pm Canad Inn – 2401 Saskatchewan Ave W
Winkler Sunday, August 9 1:30 pm Days Inn – Hwy 14
Carman Sunday, August 9 3 pm Carman Legion – 28 – 1st Street NW
Neepawa Monday, August 10 Noon, 4:15 pm and 6:15 pm Vivian Hotel – 236 Hamilton Street
Dauphin Monday, August 10 6:30 pm Dauphin Inn Express – 35 Memorial Blvd.
Dauphin Tuesday, August 11 10 am Dauphin Inn Express – 35 Memorial Blvd.
Virden Tuesday, August 11 Noon, 4:15 pm and 6:30 pm Virden Legion – 540 – 8th Avenue S
Swan River Tuesday, August 11 7 pm Super 8 – 115 Kelsey Trail
Swan River Wednesday, August 12 10 am Super 8 – 115 Kelsey Trail
Stonewall Wednesday, August 12 2 pm and 4 pm Library – 419 Main St & Centre Ave W
Fisher Branch Wednesday, August 12 6:30 pm Fisher Branch Community Centre – Tache Street
Carberry Wednesday, August 12 6:45 pm and 8:15 pm Carberry Legion – 25 Main Street
The Pas Wednesday, August 12 7 pm Wescana – 439 Fischer Avenue
The Pas Thursday, August 13 10 am Wescana – 439 Fischer Avenue
St Malo Thursday, August 13 2 pm and 4 pm Chicken Chef – 122 St Malo Street
Russell Thursday, August 13 4:45 pm and 7:15 pm Russell Inn – Hwy 16 & 83
Flin Flon Thursday, August 13 8:15 pm Prospector Inn – 225 Creighton Avenue, Creighton SK
Flin Flon Friday, August 14 10 am Prospector Inn – 225 Creighton Avenue, Creighton SK
Gimli Friday, August 14 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm Viking Inn – Hwy 9
Thompson Monday, August 17 10 am and 7 pm UFCW Union office – 90 Thompson Drive
Gillam Tuesday, August 18 7 pm Aurora Gardens – 308 Mattonnabee Avenue
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election Meetings
CITY/TOWN DATE TIME LOCATION / ADDRESS
Moose Lake
Dauphin/Ste. Rose
Flin Flon
Deadline for receipt
Gillam
Ballots will be mailed to
of mail-in ballots is
Judges will pick up mail-in ballots at
Leaf Rapids
members on August 26.
Thursday, September. 24
the post office.
Lynn Lake
at noon
Swan River
The Pas
Thompson
Portage la Prairie Wednesday, September 16 Noon — 5 pm Canad Inn - 2401 Saskatchewan Ave W
Selkirk Wednesday, September 16 10 am — noon Smitty’s Restaurant - 168 Main Street
Selkirk Wednesday, September 16 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm Smitty’s Restaurant – 168 Main Street
Whitemouth Wednesday, September 16 3 pm — 5:30 pm Whitemouth Recreation Centre – Lot 1 - 1st Street
Carberry Wednesday, September 16 4:30 pm — 8:30 pm Legion - 25 Main Street
Steinbach Thursday, September 17 10 am — 1 pm Chicken Chef Upstairs – 365 Main Street
Steinbach Thursday, September 17 7 pm — 9 pm Chicken Chef Upstairs – 365 Main Street
Russell Thursday, September 17 4:30 pm — 8 pm Russell Inn – Hwy 16 & 83
Gimli Friday, September 18 2:30 pm — 5 pm Viking Inn – Hwy 9
Winkler Sunday, September 20 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm Days Inn – Hwy 14
Carman Sunday, September 20 3 :30 pm — 4:30 pm Carman Town Hall Basement – 12 -2nd Avenue
Neepawa Monday, September 21 Noon — 7 pm Vivian Hotel – 236 Hamilton Street
Stonewall Monday, September 21 2 pm — 5 pm Chicken Chef – 314 Main Street
Fisher Branch Monday, September 21 6:30 pm — 7 pm Fisher Branch Community Centre – Tache Street
Winnipeg Tuesday, September 22 8 am — 8 pm UFCW Training Centre, 880 Portage Avenue
Brandon Tuesday, September 22 8 am — 8 pm Brandon Union office - 759 – 1st Street
St Malo Wednesday, September 23 2 pm — 4:30 pm Chicken Chef – 122 St Malo Street
Virden Thursday, September 24 Noon — 7 pm Jay’s Inn – Hwy 1
Tabulation and
Final Ballot Count Saturday, September 26
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Coke winnipeg
Narrowly
Avoids Strike
52 per cent of members ratify new
four-year deal.
On May 24, UFCW Local 832 members
working at Coca-Cola voted 98 per
cent in favour of going on strike if
a new agreement was not reached by June 7
at midnight. It was standing room only on
Sunday, June 7, as UFCW local 832 members
met at the Canad Inn on McPhillips to review
and vote on a new collective agreement.
Although the local’s negotiating committee
stood strong, it was only able to achieve
a six per cent wage increase over the four
years of the agreement, along with money
for the pension stabilization fund starting
in 2010. UFCW Local 832 negotiator, Susan
Hart-Kulbaba, told the members flat out
that this was not a great deal but “it was a
whole lot better than what the company was
offering only a few days prior”. She told the
membership that with the strike vote that was
held on May 24, this was the best contract
the negotiating committee could obtain for
the members.
“We fought back on a lot of
the company’s concessions.
We were able to move a few
people, who were temporary
employees, up to part-time
status and some part-timers
up to full-time status. We
have modest wage adjustments
that are much better
than what our brothers and
sisters receive in other provinces.
The vote shows that the
company better be prepared
in 2012 because the members
are not happy,” stated Hart-
Kulbaba. The company took a hard line during
these negotiations and currently members in
Saskatoon are on-strike.
Immediately after ratification, members
saw their wages rise 1.25 per cent. Other wage
hikes scheduled are 1.25 per cent in 2010, 1.5
per cent in 2011 and two per cent in 2012.
Members will see increases to meal allowance
for overnight trips, an increase to the
boot allowance and an additional 25 cents
per hour in 2010 for the pension stabilization
fund.
New language in the collective agreement
has 12-hour shifts for the distribution depart-
ment on a volunteer seniority basis. Members
were happy to hear about the pilot project on
10-hour shifts slated to start in late August.
All drivers, except night and bulk, will have
four, 10-hour shifts. The pilot project will be
deemed a success as long as it is cost neutral
to the company and it meets current safety
metrics and there isn’t an increase in product
returns.
Had the members turned down the proposed
collective agreement, a picket line was set to
start at midnight. The company would have
shifted production to other plants in Ontario
and Calgary during a dispute to service the
Manitoba market.
On May 26, UFCW Local 832 negotiating
committee (Bruce Dahl, Jill Dicken,
Al Ramsay and Mary Johnson) met
with the company to exchange proposals for
the bargaining of a new collective agreement
for Winnipeg 1 bus drivers.
UFCW Local 832 represents approximately
70 members at First Student Canada (FSC),
formerly King Transportation Ltd. FSC provides
transportation, maintenance and consulting
Negotiations move Along at
First student Canada
Bargaining scheduled for July 8 and 9 Winnipeg 1 School Division drivers.
services to public and private school divisions
and private groups throughout Canada.
The committees met again on May 27 and
did agree to a few items, however, all monetary
issues remain outstanding. Union negotiator,
Mary Johnson, said those items would be discussed
at the July 8 and 9 meetings. Members
can watch for further negotiations updates on
the local’s website at www.ufcw832.com after
the July 9 meeting.
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Shop Stewards meet in Winnipeg for Conference
Over 240 shop stewards participate this year.
It was a busy June as the local held its
annual policy conference on Wednesday,
June 3, which lead right into the shop
steward conference on Thursday and Friday,
June 4 and 5.
This year for the policy conference,
President Ziegler thought it was important
for the members to hear from a pension
actuary about the status of pension plans
in North America. Dennis Ellement spoke
to the members at the policy conference
and gave them a crash course on pensions.
Although the news wasn’t great, as over 60
per cent of pension plans across the country
are in a deficit, he stated many pension
plans are starting to rebound which usually
occurs after a recession - there is a bounce
the following year.
President Ziegler presented a challenge to
the members at this year’s policy conference.
He asked the members to break into groups
and discuss ways to restructure the dues for
the union. President Ziegler appointed a
dues committee last year requesting them
to present various ways of restructuring the
locals dues. The dues committee provided the
members with various scenarios and asked
them for their feedback and if each group
could agree on one scenario. It sounds easy,
right. In many cases, a consensus could not
Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Traeger presents the budget to the shop stewards during the conference.
be found. To make the dues as fair as possible,
some members would see a raise in
their dues while some would see a decrease.
“Restructuring the dues has been a goal of
mine for some time. It’s just finding a way
to do it that will have the least amount of
impact on the members, while at the same
time making it as fair as possible,” said
President Ziegler.
Naveen Mehta also spoke to the members
regarding the need for building a Community
Action Network (C.A.N.) in Manitoba. Naveen
highlighted how UFCW Local 832 was already
working with various community organizations
assisting them and that building relationships
with these community groups will
have a positive effect on building a stronger
union.
faced many challenges over the last year
with having to bargain for both Safeway
and Westfair agreements. The challenges
continue with Maple Leaf Brandon starting
bargaining in the summer.
Stewards were assigned into sectors, where
they had a chance to talk about issues facing
their specific industry. They finished the
evening off with a meet and greet.
The following day, Secretary-Treasurer Jeff
Traeger went through the local’s finances
and once again presented a budget that the
members can be proud of having. “We have
a growing strike fund and savings account,
and the local continues to look at new ways
to give the members better service while
reducing its costs,” stated Traeger.
Naveen Mehta, from UFCW Canada,
receives a Louis Riel Sash.
President Ziegler gave his state of the union
address and highlighted many of the local’s
achievements. He spoke about how the local
Minister of Labour, Nancy Allan brought
greetings from the government and talked
about the recent recruiter legislation that the
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government brought into power protecting
foreign workers.
Paul Meinema, from UFCW Canada,
spoke to the stewards about the Canadian
Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan
(CCWIPP). Paul echoed many of the concerns
that members heard at the policy conference
from Dennis Ellement regarding pension
plans and that the trustees are working on
ways to solve its funding issues.
This year the members received an option
of attending two tours. One tour was visiting
local landmarks and receiving information
regarding the famous 1919 strike. Members
also had the chance to visit the Manitoba
legislature and receive a guided tour.
Other workshops included Stress Busting,
Assertiveness Training, Suicide Prevention/
Intervention, Changing Labour Force & How
We Lead the Way and, a very timely one,
Pandemic 101.
Members heard panel reports from the
women’s committee and the training centre.
President Ziegler spoke about the youth committee
vacancy and how he would like to see
the position filled.
On Saturday morning, members were finally
able to hear Dr. Elaine Bernard speak. Dr.
Bernard was scheduled to attend last year’s
conference but was storm-stayed in for two
Kathy Coulombe from Superstore 1514 at the
policy conference.
Lynn Bandlow a shop steward at The Fairmont
takes part in the policy conference.
Maple Leaf chief steward Dean Rodwell gives
feedback on the dues restructuring.
Minister of Labour and Immigration,
Nancy Allan.
Executive Assistant to the National President,
UFCW Canada, Paul Meinema.
Executive board member Donna Perin poses a
question on pensions.
2009 UFCW Local 832 shop steward diploma recipients.
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days and could not attend. Her dynamic
presentation had the members interested
and entertained, they rewarded her with a
standing ovation and many members passed
up their refreshment break to speak to her
further about her presentation on lighting
a union fire in the membership.
Alexes Barillas, from the Agricultural
Workers Alliance (AWA), discussed the need
to organize agricultural workers in Canada.
During his presentation, he spoke about how
UFCW Local 832 was the first to represent
agricultural workers in Canada and that
through AWA offices in British Columbia
and Ontario that they are making progress
in organizing more factory farms.
UFCW Local 832 Director of Education and
Training, Heather Grant-Jury.
Mary Johnson, chair of the local's women
committee gives her report.
Saturday evening the local held its appreciation
dinner where the shop stewards were
provided with a delicious dinner at The
Fairmont. The union held silent auctions
throughout the night and the members raised
nearly $4,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma
research. President Ziegler thanked the stewards
and their spouses for the time many of
the stewards dedicate to their role of shop
steward. “Sometimes it is a thankless job, but
you play a very important role in the local.
On behalf of our executive board I thank you
for your dedication and hard work,” stated
President Ziegler.
2009 UFCW Local 832 health and safety diploma recipients.
Westfair changes policy for steel-toed shoeS
Members receive notice in recent pay stubs.
The union office received numerous
calls recently when members were
given a notice from the company
that all members, except those working in
the front end, will be required to wear CSA
approved safety toe footwear. The company
has set a deadline of August 9 for all members
to be in compliance.
The union issued a letter to the shop stewards
informing them that in discussion with the
company as to why they have to be worn and
who would be paying for them, the company
referred to The Workplace Safety and Health
Act. The Act states under 6.12(2) Subject to
subsection (1), a worker is responsible for
providing for him or herself protective footwear
that;
A) Is appropriate for the risk associated
with the worker’s workplace & work;
B) Meets the requirements of CSA Standards.
The company may be within their rights to
enforce the safety shoe issue. The union has
approached upper management of Westfair
to discuss the cost factor and whether all
employees outside of front end must wear
these shoes. The union is awaiting the company’s
response.
Further information on the issue will be
posted on the union’s website when it becomes
available at, www.ufcw832.com and will be
featured in the September issue of UNION.
Should you have any questions or concerns
in the meantime, please contact your union
representative or speak to a shop steward at
your store.
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women of local 832
Judy Cook Woman of Achievement Award
Nominations being accepted until July 31.
Sister Judy Cook was born in St Louis Woman of Achievement Award “to recognize
Missouri. She began her lifelong the dedication, commitment and significant
career as an activist in the 1960s contributions made to the women’s movement,
with her participation in the American civil the community and the labour movement as
rights movement. Moving to Winnipeg in a whole by Sister Cook.” Every three years at
the 1970s, she became the director of volunteer
services at Klinic Community Health announces the winner of this award. Previous
the MFL Convention, the selection committee
Centre where she helped organize her fellow honourees were Shirley Lord, Darlene Dziewit
Klinic employees into a CUPE local. Sister and Lorraine Sigurdson.
Cook was also involved with the boards
of Legal Aid Manitoba, the Community
Unemployed Help Centre and was active with
the Manitoba Association of Community
Health. She became the executive director
of the Manitoba Federation of Labour
Occupational Health Centre in November
1985 and served in this position until her
death in December 1998.
In 2000, The Manitoba Federation of
Labour (MFL) established the Judy Cook
submitted by Charlotte Cameron
Nominees must be a member of a union
affiliated with the Manitoba Federation Labour/
Canadian Labour Congress and any member
of an affiliated union can submit a nomination.
To nominate someone whom you feel
should receive this award simply submit her
name along with the reasons for the nomination
and your reasons why the selection
committee should consider her for the award.
Also list any contributions she has made in the
advancement of women in the labour movement
and in what way she is a role model
within their union and community. How
does she try to raise awareness of women’s
equality at work and within the community?
How does she actively promote the
principles of trade unionism and labour
within the community? Include names
of any committees, agencies or boards in
which she is involved. Feel free to include
any additional information that you would
like to see taken into consideration by the
selection committee. The Manitoba
Federation of Labour must receive
nominations no later than July 31,
2009.
For information on the award or the selection
process, please either e-mail Charlene
Matheson, Chair of the MFL Women’s
Committee at fur@mts.net or call the MFL
office at 947-1400.
Westman Activists
Appreciation night
On May 23 approximately 130 shop stewards and health
and safety committee members dined the evening away.
Every year as a thank you for their hard work and dedication,
the union shows its appreciation with a dinner and awards
for the union activists.
President Ziegler with Level 2 shop steward certificate recipients.
UFCW Local 832 President Robert Ziegler travelled to Brandon
for the evening to socialize with the Westman stewards and the
health and safety committee members. “The local could not succeed
without the assistance of our union activists,” said President
Ziegler. “It is necessary they know the importance of their role.”
Also in attendance to thank the shop stewards and health and
safety members were Westman union representatives, Brenda
Brown, Ray Berthelette and Wendy Lundy.
President Ziegler with Level 1 health and safety certificate recipients.
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missed Overtime
Reimbursed to Members
Maple Leaf Brandon used outside contractors.
Grievance News
On May 4, 2008, there was an electrical shutdown at Maple Leaf
Brandon. As a result, the company needed millwrights and electricians
for overtime and the company used outside contractors rather
than our own union members. This was a violation of the collective agreement
so the union filed a grievance.
The matter proceeded through the grievance procedure without any resolve.
May 13 was the date scheduled for an arbitration, but prior to hearing date
the company agreed to pay each of the employees affected five hours at time
and a half. Management also agreed to follow the overtime procedures set
out in article 6 of the collective agreement in the future.
Garry Bergeron
Legal Counsel
Debra Malmquist
Legal Counsel
First student canada
Driver Awarded Over $700
Grievance settlement reached on day of arbitration.
The union filed a policy grievance
because of what it believed was First
Student Canada (formerly King
Transportation Ltd.) improperly paying
an employee for a special education run
based on the rate provided in Appendix
“A” of the collective agreement.
The employee in question had a special
education run scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to
approximately 3:10 p.m. The employer was
only paying the employee the lesser rate
as the accumulated special education run
time over 30 minutes occurred after 3 p.m.
The union grieved on the basis that the
employer was improperly interpreting the
payment language for special education
runs and that, in any event, the grievor
actually started picking up students at
2:20 p.m.
On the day of the arbitration, the parties
agreed to settle the matter in the following
manner:
First Student Canada would pay the
employee affected the sum of $744 less
statutory deductions. The sum was paid
out by the employer on a without prejudice
basis and solely based on the employee’s
contention that she commenced the run
at 2:20 and not 2:30.
UFCW Local 832 also recognized that
the practice of the employer was to pay
the special education run rate provided
for in Appendix “A” for only that portion
of the time so worked that is after 9 a.m.
and before 3 p.m. In other words, to get
the higher rate for a special education
run, you would have to work at least 31
minutes within the 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. time
frame.
The parties further agree that if this language
is not changed during the ongoing
negotiation talks, the current practice of
the employer will stay as is.
Grievance
Results In Win
Maple Leaf Brandon employees
compensated holiday pay.
Employees in the receiving department
at the Maple Leaf Brandon
plant worked on Remembrance
Day but were not paid time and a half in
accordance with the collective agreement.
It was the company’s position that it had
designated December 10 as the statutory
holiday and therefore was not required to
pay time and a half on November 11. It
was the union’s position that the contract
is clear in that any employee who works
on Remembrance Day or any statutory
holiday must receive pay at time and a
half.
The union filed a grievance and the
matter proceeded through the grievance
procedure. An arbitration hearing was
scheduled June 26, but the company agreed
to pay all employees affected the appropriate
pay. If you worked on Remembrance
Day and have not been compensated your
stat pay, call your union representative.
12 UNION JULY 2009

The Disappearing WCB
“Green Card”
I, and others from UFCW, have previously
written about the importance of the WCB
“green card”. It is important to document
workplace injuries so that Workplace
Safety and Health committees can assess the
accident and then make recommendations
for preventing similar accidents in the future.
The “green card” is also important for proving
that a workplace accident did occur if the
injury becomes worse and it is necessary to
report it to WCB.
The “green card” is a short, simple form
that is, guess what - green in colour. It says
“Notice of Injury” in the upper right hand
corner and it has space for recording the name
of the injured worker, the date and time of the
accident, a description of the accident, the type
of injury and witnesses to the accident, if any.
There is also space for the injured worker and
the supervisor to sign the “green card”. This
form is not sent to WCB unless the injury gets
worse and it becomes necessary for the injured
worker to see a doctor. One copy stays in the
workplace and the injured worker gets one
copy. At the end of each month, the safety and
health committees assess the “green cards”
in order to prevent future accidents.
This form is also important for establishing
WCB claims. Workers frequently get minor
injuries like cuts and bruises and mild muscle
strains. If the worker does not need to see a
doctor and the worker is
able to continue
working,
either at their own job or a “light duty” job,
it is not necessary to report the injury to WCB.
In fact WCB does not want these kind of injuries
reported to them. They already have over
40,000 injuries reported to them every year
and they do not need to know about all the
minor injuries that are common in workplaces
unless medical attention is necessary and/or
the worker misses any time from work.
Minor injuries can sometimes get worse
though. Cuts can become infected and strains
do not always heal especially if the “light
duties” aggravate the original injury. When
this happens, it may be necessary to report
the injury to WCB and this might occur
several days or even weeks later. Reporting
injuries to WCB, days and even weeks after
the original injury, can result in problems
getting WCB to accept the claim. However if
a “green card” was filled out at the time of
the accident, then there is documentation
that proves the injury occurred at work and
WCB will then accept the claim.
Recently a couple of our employers have
decided that they don’t need “green cards”
and they have replaced them with a different
accident reporting system. At our, just
concluded, steward’s conference I discovered
there are several more employers who have
started to do the same thing.
From the union’s perspective, this may or
may not be acceptable depending on what kind
of change the employer is implementing. If
these new reports have all the information that
is contained on the “green card” and if the
worker is given a copy of these new reports,
then the union has no objection. However,
if the information on these new reports is
less than the information provided on
the “green card”, then we do object.
workers compensation
Rob Hilliard
WCB Advocate
inconsistent. One workplace manager uses the
new reporting system and another workplace
manager still uses the “green card”. One of the
managers who use the new system provides
a copy to our member while at a different
workplace they refuse to do it because “it is
too much paperwork.” This is not acceptable.
Another employer who has changed to a
new reporting system has refused to provide
the injured worker with a copy “because it is
too expensive.” UFCW is thinking of doing a
fundraiser for this poor employer. This is also
not acceptable.
We have another employer who makes our
members sit and wait at the end of the work
shift in order to get their copy. Many times our
members have had to wait so long that the bus
for town has already left and they have to pay
for a cab in order to get home. This is obviously
not necessary and it is clearly a tactic to discourage
our members from getting their copy
of the accident report. This is not acceptable.
At another workplace, the employer requires
our members to ask for a copy and when they
do, they are interrogated about why they want
a copy. This is not acceptable.
We have one employer, with
multiple work sites, where the practices are
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If any of these scenarios sound familiar, let
your union representative know.
13

SECURITY
IMPORTANT
CHANGE TO
The SECURITY
GUARDS ACT
As we go to press Bill 28, The Private
Investigators and Security Guards
Amendment Act, was expected to
be passed by the end of June — actual
implementation will likely be later in the
year. Most of the proposed changes, such as
additional definitions and spelling out the
powers of inspectors, do not have a direct
impact on workers in the industry but one
change is dramatic.
The new Act will remove the obligation for
obtaining a licence from the employer and
place it with the individual security guard.
There are some concerns with this, not the
least being that the cost of procuring a licence
will now be borne by the worker and not the
employer. But there is a positive side as well -
while some industry employers have done a
good job of ensuring that licences are maintained
others have let them lapse and created
situations were guards were either working
without a licence or not working while they
waited for the employer to get their act together.
Now the responsibility will lie solely with the
individual guard. One positive result of this
type of approach is that the guard, and not
the employer, will now own the licence. This
means that, while under the current Act you
have to return your licence to the employer
when you quit and then reapply for another
licence with the new employer, under the
new Act you will be able to move right away
to your new job, as you will have your licence
with you.
The union has scheduled a meeting with
the Justice department to go over the details
of what processes will be put in place to
ensure the new system works as it should.
For example, we would want to be assured
that guards would be notified in plenty of
time before their licence expiry date so that
there is no unlicenced gap and, therefore,
no loss in earnings. As well, the union will
attempt to negotiate payment for the cost
of licences in the next round of bargaining
with your employer. Through either this
magazine or a separate mailing, you will
be informed on both the changes in law
and the changes in process that will occur.
SECURITY STEWARDS GIVE CONFERENCE TOP MARKS
Using terms like “invaluable”, “eyeopening”
and “energizing” the
Stewards from the security sector who
attended the 2009 Shop Steward Conference,
held at the Fairmont Hotel on June 4, 5 and
6, gave the event rave reviews. The praise
was for not only the knowledge gained from
workshops but also for the opportunity to
meet and exchange experiences with other
shop stewards from the many UFCW unionized
workplaces throughout Manitoba.
Especially for first timers a real “now I
get it” sense developed over the three days
of the conference. They saw the incredible
variety of workers represented by UFCW and
learned of the many supports that Local 832
has in place to assist those members in bettering
their working lives and their lives in
the community. The lighter portion of the
program, an appreciation dinner to thank
shop stewards for their time and dedication,
also drew praise for being long on food and
fun and short on speeches. The biggest laugh
of the evening at the tables where the security
stewards were sitting came when Avion
Steward, Robert Knowles, won a silent auction
prize that included an Impact shirt –
careful where you wear that Robert.
Representing security members at the
conference were: Teresa (Tess) Michaud
from Impact; Deborah (Debbie) Dorlan and
Robert Knowles from Avion; Doug Graves from
Securitas; Fern Barthelette, Tim Fleming,
Deborah (Debbie) Jones, Stephen Logan,
Robin McLeod, Doug McNish and Jack Wood
from Garda.
They all came away from the event determined
to learn more and do more for the
members in the coming year.
14 UNION JULY 2009

IMPROVEMENTS TO HEALTH &
WELFARE PLANS
Increases to dollar amounts members receive.
Below is a summary of the improvements made to Plan 1 and Plan 2 of the Manitoba
Safeway/UFCW Local 832 Health & Welfare plans. If you have any questions regarding
coverage or which plan you are registered in, speak to your union representative
or call the Plan directly at 982-4177 or toll-free at 1-877-982-4177.
Plan 1
(Full-Time and Part-Time members working more than 32 hours per week)
• LTD Benefit for full-time employees increased to 66 2/3 of the employee's basic wage
to a maximum of $2,000 per month.
• Dependent coverage added to the vision care benefit for all claims incurred on and after
June 1, 2009.
Plan 2
(Part-Time members working less than 32 hours per week)
• Annual reimbursement amount increased January 1, 2009 for claims submitted on or
after June 1, 2009 as follows:
♦ For employees who have coverage on January 1 - from a combined maximum
of $500 to a combined maximum of $700.
♦ For employees whose coverage commences on July 1 - from a combined
maximum of $250 to a combined maximum of $350.
• Dependent coverage added to the vision care benefit for all claims incurred on and after
June 1, 2009.
New Agreements Printed
Your copy mailed to you last month.
Last month the union mailed
you a copy of your
new collective
agreement
booklet, expiry
date March 15,
2014. If you have not
yet received your copy,
contact the union office
at 786-5055 or 1-888-832-
9832 and speak to Melissa.
She will mail one out to you.
You are encouraged to take the
time to read it and become familiar
with your rights and privileges.
Remember the union is here to serve
you and the negotiated benefits in the
agreement are for your protection.
If you have any questions
on the agreement or any
other concerns about your
workplace, talk to a shop
steward or contact your
union representative.
Remember,
if you have
moved, it is
important
that you give the
union your new address
and telephone number.
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SAFEWAY
Is My
Uniform
Shirt Clean?
Don’t forget to request your
uniform shirts.
As negotiated in the new collective
agreement, effective this coming
September active full-time and
part-time employees who have worked
or been paid more than 800 hours in
the previous calendar year are entitled to
request and receive two uniform shirts.
If you are part-time and have worked
or been paid for less than 800 hours in
the previous calendar year you are entitled
to request and receive one uniform
shirt.
Employees hired after March 15,
2009, received one shirt at the time of
hiring and, therefore, will not receive an
additional shirt this year, but will have
to wait until the following September.
Every September hereafter employees
with a minimum of one year of service
may request and receive one additional
shirt.
If you have any questions regarding
uniforms, speak to a shop steward or
call your union representative.
Winnipeg Office
786-5055/1-888-832-9832
Brandon Office
727-7131/1-800-552-1193
Thompson Office
778-7108/1-800-290-2608
15

PACKING HOUSE
Health and Safety Concerns
Speak to a union committee member.
Brandon
Members
Prep for
Negotiations
Maple Leaf proposal meetings
set for this month.
The members at the Maple Leaf
Brandon plant received a negotiation
survey at the beginning of June.
The questionnaire is also available on the
union website (www.ufcw832.com). It is
important for you, as a union member
at Maple Leaf Brandon, to take the time
to fill out the survey. Your answers will
help the union negotiating committee
to put together a list of proposals that
the Company will receive at the start of
negotiations.
Most workplaces have a joint health
and safety committee that meets
on a regular basis. The purpose is
to address members’ concerns and to try to
reach resolutions for these concerns. In fact,
in Manitoba there is legislation that states
minutes of each committee meeting must
be recorded in a format acceptable to the
Workplace Safety and Health Division, must
be signed by both co-chairpersons, must be
kept at the workplace for at least 10 years and
must be forwarded to the employer. It further
states that the employer, within seven days of
receiving a copy of the minutes, must ensure
the Division and each committee member
receives a copy.
In order to address health and safety concerns
properly, it is very important for union members
to know who their union health and safety
committee is. For easy recognition, most of the
union health and safety committee members
wear a different coloured hard hat. You can
also find their names and pictures posted on
the union bulletin board. Check the bulletin
board at your workplace and get to know your
committee members. The union suggests that
you speak to a committee member about your
concern and the committee member will raise
it at the next meeting with the company. You
may also speak to your full-time union representative.
At Local 832 packing house units, the union
health and safety committee co-chairs are:
Dunn-Rite Foods
Cathy Neufeld
Granny’s Poultry
Ray Lambert
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
Winnipeg
Glen Helm
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
Brandon
Jan Forest
Northern Meats
Errol Bochow
Springhill Farms
Roland Street
Vantage Foods
Lana Jasin
The survey is available in English,
Chinese, Spanish and Ukrainian. For
completing and submitting the survey,
your name will go into a draw for a $100
gift certificate and union wear. There
will be three draws. To be eligible for
the draws, the union must receive your
questionnaire by no later than July 10.
Proposal meetings will start for Maple
leaf Brandon on July 19 at the Keystone
Centre — located at 1175 - 18th Street
— as follows:
Chinese: 9 - 11 a.m.
English: 12 - 3 p.m.
Ukrainian: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Spanish: 6 - 9 p.m.
injured at Work
Contact the Workers Compensation Board (WCB).
If your injury is work-related, it is a Workers Compensation claim and you should
not be filing a claim with your disability benefit provider. If you have an accident at
work, make sure you immediately fill out a WCB Green Card or an Accident/Incident
Report. Both of these forms are available at your workplace. It is also a good idea to contact
the Workers Compensation Board (954-4321 / 1-800-362-3340) to report your injury
and receive a claim number.
You might find yourself in limbo with no income if you are injured at work and you file
the wrong claim. To ensure you receive proper compensation, remember a work-related
accident or injury means a Workers Compensation claim.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding which claim you should be filing call
your full-time union representative.
16 UNION JULY 2009

talks to start
at Visions
New Local 832 members plan
for their first agreement.
Visions of Independence Inc. is a notfor-profit
charitable organization
that provides housing and support
to persons with intellectual disabilities.
UFCW Local 832 represents approximately
105 newly unionized workers at Visions’
two locations — one in Winnipeg and
one in Portage la Prairie.
CARE
Training Continues Up North
At proposal meetings held in May,
issues brought forward included scheduling,
overtime, vacation and, of course,
wages. As we go to press the union was
waiting for finalization on an access
agreement, which will allow union rep,
Michelle Masserey, to visit the members
at the workplaces.
The union is also in the process of setting
dates for full bargaining to begin.
Susan Hart-Kulbaba is the lead negotiator
for the union. Once negotiations
commence, for up-to-date information
on how bargaining is progressing members
can go to the union website at www.
ufcw832.com .
A
health and safety level 1 course was held
at the UFCW Office in Thompson on May
26 and 27. Ten health and safety committee
members from Thompson and other
northern communities attended the course.
In the photograph is the instructor, Brian
Campbell (standing), with the committee
members, representing the Burntwood Regional
Health Authority, Canada Safeway, Westfair
Foods, Northern Spirit Manor, Sobeys Grocer
Warehouse, and Gillam Co-op. Local 832 union
member Annette Annis, BRHA Northern Spirit
Manor Personal Care Home, has been on the
health and safety committee for close to two
years, however, this was her first training course.
“I really liked the course. There was a lot of
information that will help me with my work
on the committee,” said Annette. “I would
encourage all health and safety committee
members who have not attended this course
to do so. The instructor was great.” Georgina
Kennedy, who works at the Gillam Co-op and
is one of our newest health and safety committee
members, said, “The information was
presented by Brian in a way that was very easy
to follow and at the end of the two days, I was
amazed at how much I learned.”
Northern union representative, Blair Hudson,
said, “The feedback I received from the committee
members in attendance is that they
are looking forward to attending additional
training in the fall.”
Pandemic Influenza affects Local 832 workplaces
Emergency notice - temporary transfers of staff possible.
As a contingency measure to address added
pressure in some patient care areas due
to an increased number of H1N1 cases,
Winnipeg hospitals notified their unions of
the possibility of moving employees around
to protect the public and maintain service. At
press time moves were already happening. If
you work at the Grace, you should be aware
that if you are required to be on “standby”
or are called back to work, there is language
in the union agreement (article 9) regarding
appropriate pay. You may also be asked to
work at another hospital on a volunteer basis
first, but if insufficient members volunteer
you may be sent in reverse order of seniority.
Transfer should only be required in the event
of an emergency.
Members are encouraged to re-familiarize
themselves with the “mobility agreement”
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portions of the collective agreement (see
Memorandum of Understanding #10 on page
139).
The union appreciates your willingness and
co-operation in assisting with this evolving
situation. Should you have any questions in
this regard, please speak with your manager,
a shop steward or call Michelle Masserey, your
full-time union representative at 786-5055.
17

Life At the Training Centre
Building skills for the future.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Life at the Training Centre is never
boring and these past few months
have been no exception. We have been
busy running our normal shop steward,
health and safety, general session, literacy
and grade 12 courses as well as continuing
our outreach program. Having staff go out
to visit members in different workplaces is
important. It helps us understand what kinds
of course ideas or suggestions you have so
we can plan our training schedules to best
meet your interests and needs.
We have also begun new English as an
additional language classes for members
in Portage, Neepawa and Brandon. We ran
a successful shop steward conference and had
not one, but two graduation ceremonies here
in June. Our grade 12 graduation ceremony
was on June 19. Our congratulations go to
the 25 students whose hard work paid off as
they received their diplomas that evening.
On June 11, we had another special graduation
ceremony. Twelve members from Maple
Leaf Warman, who were laid off last year,
graduated from a job creation program held
here at the Training Centre. Eddie Calisto-
Tavares and her team, of Options for Success,
ran the program. The goal was to assess and
upgrade essential skills and learn how to
use the computer so that they would have
marketable skills for today’s labour market.
“This has been challenging for everyone.
It is never easy learning a completely new
skill after so many years working in one
industry. We are proud of each of them for
setting goals and then moving forward to
accomplishing them,” said Eddie.
At the ceremony, Alex Raymundo and
Jackie Anderson spoke on behalf of the class.
“The first time we worked with computers
was scary, but day by day we learned and
it became easier. Now we are proud to tell
everyone that we learned more than what
we expected,” said Alex. Jackie stated, “One
of the best things was learning that you can
learn at any age and start again and be confident.”
They ended by thanking Eddie and her
team, “for encouraging us to move forward
not backward, to learn and to make a change
for our future. We will always be proud to tell
everyone all about what we learned and what
we earned. On behalf of the whole class, we
thank you for your support”.
Our congratulations to everyone on a job
well done and good luck in the future.
Heather Grant-Jury
UFCW Education
Director
Training
Centre Notes
and Nods…
• Congratulations to all 2009 graduates.
• Registration for the Grade 12 Mature
Student Diploma Program has started.
Call Ans today at 775-8329 or toll-free
at 1-877-775-8329 to make an appointment.
• Scholarship Awards will be presented
at the Training Centre on Wednesday,
August 26.
• The Winnipeg Training Centre will be
closed from Monday, July 20 – Tuesday,
August 4.
• The Training Centre "Builds Skills for
the Future".
The Maple Leaf Warman Road upgrading class recently graduated from their job creation program.
On behalf of
everyone at the
Training Centre,
have a great and
safe summer!
18 UNION JULY 2009

More Members = More Bargaining Power
All members, from the day they join the union, are entitled to utilize a wide range of money saving discounts and special services. Your
UFCW Local 832 membership card is the key to receiving substantial discounts and special offers from numerous merchants and service
providers. Just show your membership card to receive these special discounts! It's important to make sure both you and the benefit
provider understand the terms of the transaction. It is a good idea to call ahead to ensure that there are no misunderstandings on what
discount/ service you will be receiving.
RRSP for Local 832 Members
The UFCW Local 832 RRSP offers members the choice of four investment
options with better than average returns. To enroll in the RRSP program
contact Laura Mellon at 204-926-8335.
General Paint
Members receive up to 40% off all General Paint Manufactured product,
20% off on special order wall coverings and 20-30% off non-General Paint
manufactured products and supplies.
Brandon:1124 18th Street 727-0295
Winnipeg:
• 1045 St. James Street 982-6300
• 1094 Nairn Avenue 982-6330
• 1-140 Meadowood Drive 982-6320
Pembina Dodge
Purchase a new Chrysler or Dodge vehicle for only $300 above dealer net
cost. Also receive up to 15% off on parts and shop time (this does not
include the dealer’s regular service and maintenance offers). Call Kevin
McEvoy at 284-6650 or drop by the dealership at 300 Pembina Highway to
find out more information.
Polo Park Hearing Centre
Receive a 10% discount (to a maximum of $150) on the purchase of any
hearing aid. Phone 788-1083. Located in Polo Park Mall.
Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast
Begin your outdoor adventures at the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast in
Selkirk. Union members can enjoy a comfortable, country-style setting at
$10 off the regular price. Call Louise at 204-482-7892 or www.bridgeviewretreat.com.
Phoenix Real Estate
Call Jennifer Okaluk at 771-0981 and receive:
• $150 cash back on the completed sale of a home or condo
• Up to 20% off legal fees
• Access to the best mortgage rates.
Cakes Unlimited
As a Local 832 member, receive a 10% discount on all cakes and products
sold at Cakes Unlimited—55 Plymouth Street. Open Monday - Friday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catch-A-Tan
Receive a 20% off any hydro massage therapy. Packages are transferable to
family members. 6-1502 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Call 727-8266.
Dufresne Home Centre Savings
Receive 5% better than the current price (regular or sale) on furniture,
mattresses and accessories. Receive 3% better than the current price (regular
or sale) on appliances and electronics. UFCW member card discounts
cannot be used with any other offers or promotions.
• Winnipeg 880 Nairn Avenue, phone: 667-1578
or 1750 Ellice Avenue, phone: 989-9900
• Selkirk 374 Eveline Street, phone: 785-8191
• Portage 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W., phone: 857-7803
• Brandon 1885-18th Street N., phone: 728-8530
• Swan River 1321 Main Street, phone: 734-4772
Time and spots are
running out
Book your trip to try your luck at the Seven Clans
Casino in Thief River Falls.
Join us for a great three days/ two nights trip to the U.S. We
will be trying our luck at the Seven Clans Casino in Thief
River Falls and stopping off to do some shopping on the way
down and on the way back home.
The upfront cost before rebates is $109 each for Retirees' Club
dues paying members or $119 for non-dues paying members.
But … once we arrive at the casino you will receive $50, two free
breakfasts (appox. Value $10 each), and two $10 meal coupons.
So, your actual cost for the three days/two nights is ONLY $20 for
members or $30 for non-members.
This event is sponsored by the 832 Retirees' Club. To reserve
your spot call Lila at 837-3554 or Armand at 832-1211. Deadline
to registration is July 18. Remember you will need a passport or
personal identification card for travelling into the United States.
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19

Helping Manitobans with
Leukemia and Lymphoma.
On August 19, UFCW Local 832 along with
the Health Sciences Centre Foundation
(HSCF) will be holding a charity golf
tournament at The Links at Quarry Oaks to
help those with Leukemia and Lymphoma.
This is the fourth golf tournament for the
Local, and the second time that we are
working with the HSCF. The partnership is to
assist Manitobans who are seeking treatment
at the Health Sciences Centre for Leukemia
and Lymphoma.
Half of the money raised at this year’s event
will stay in Manitoba and be donated to the
GD-6 Ward at the Health Sciences Centre
to help patients who are undergoing
treatment.
To register download the
registration form at:
www.ufcw832.com/golf
or visit the UFCW Local 832 office at
1412 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg.
Call 786-5055 if you have any questions.
Registration is $150 per person.
You receive:
• 18 holes of golf with cart rental
• Team 5x7 photo
• Tournament gift
• Dinner
• Lots of prizes to be won
Must be registered by
July 19.
The other 50 per cent will be sent to
UFCW Canada’s national contribution,
where all money raised goes directly into
finding a cure. In 2008, UFCW Canada, with
the help of Local 832 and all the other locals,
raised over $1.41 million for research.
Publications Mail Agreement # 40070082
Please return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:
UFCW Local 832
1412 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0V5