June & 2009
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More than 400 employees from workplaces throughout London and Middlesex County stepped out of their day-to-day work routine on May 26 and June 11 to help with United Way Day of Caring 2009. On June 11, the volunteers endured pouring rain with smiles on their faces (what dedication!)
During the 11th annual event, volunteers helped United Way funded agencies with spring cleaning projects. In the process, these United Way supporters witnessed the frontlines of community services - & services helped made possible through our & support of & United Way's annual Campaign.
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Volunteers from Electromotive Diesel/CAW Local 27 did not let the rain deter them & from planting,
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Ford Talbotville/CAW Local 1520 volunteers raked, mulched and made the lawns of Family Service
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is on the road in Ontario for good jobs, strong public services, and healthy communities. Here's what the OFL's & Drive to Work Campaign is all about:
People and communities are hurting because of job loss and service cuts in Ontario. There’s a caravan of folks who want to tell and hear the stories behind the statistics. We’re travelling through more than 50 towns and cities in June.
Will you join us and help make a difference? We’d love to hear from you and to see you at events. We’re connected to unions and community partners, including faith and anti-poverty groups. No one and no community is alone in this struggle. Together, we know what action is needed. And together, we can make the government listen.
We left from two points - & Kenora and Oshawa - & on Monday, June 8. A third group left from Geraldton on Tuesday. The three groups met in Sudbury this weekend and will continue together. We finish in Toronto on Thursday, June 25.
Along the way, we’re making news and gathering stories. We’re uploading videos to youtube and photos to flickr. There are updates on twitter and discussions on facebook. You can access everything by category and by region on this site. And to keep you up to date with the latest on the third-party sites, here’s the stream of activity.
The OFL Caravan in & London and area
June 21
1:00 p.m. CAW 1520, 6688 Tempo Road, Lambeth (London)
We gather at Local 1520 to begin a tour of sites that represent the massive job losses and key community sites.
2 p.m. & Dundas Street & and Kellogg Lane
Rally with Sisters and Brothers of BCTGM Local 154-G who have been & LOCKED OUT. NDP MP Irene Mathyssen, OFL President Wayne Samuelson and others will be speaking there.
3 p.m. & Tolpuddle Labour Co-op, & 380 Adelaide Street North
BBQ with live music
June 22
8:30 a.m. & Argyle Mall, Dundas Street and Clarke Road
Caravan assembles for trip to City Hall Rally
9:15 a.m. & Caravan procession to Reg Cooper Square (City Hall)
10:00 a.m. & Reg Cooper Square (City Hall)
Rally with community and labour speakers
11:00am: Caravan proceeds to St. Thomas
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The Spring Union Counselling Program Level 2 wrapped up at the end of May with eight people from three affiliates and four & locals graduating.
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Mike Anderson, CAW 1520; Michael Davis, CUPE 101; Sharon Lupton (seated), United Way;
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We will be offering another session in the Spring of 2010! Watch for details on this website and & in upcoming newsletters.
What is the Union Counselling Program? What should you start one?Learn more.
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Mark your calendars! The 20th Annual Seminar on Substance Abuse in the Workplace will take place & Thursday, November 19 & at the & Lamplighter Inn in London. Get your & registration form now. Be sure to register early!
The objectives of the seminar are to help participants gain a better understanding of:
“You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
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Please & contact me with any questions or suggestions:
Sharon Lupton
Labour Programs & & Services & Coordinator
United Way of London & Middlesex
409 King Street, London, Ontario N6B 1S5
Ph: 519-438-1723 ext. 232
Fx: 519-438-9938
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