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THE MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF UFCW LOCAL 832DECEMBER 2008DEPARTMENTS FEATURES OFFICESWOMEN OF LOCAL 832Page 6RETIREES’ CLUBPage 7SAFETY AND HEALTHPage 9WESTFAIRPage 10PRODUCTIONPage 11HOSPITALITY, SERVICE & RETAILPage 12GRIEVANCE NEWSPage 13TRAINING CENTREPage 14A FRIEND AND BROTHER WILLBE MISSEDCyrus Lister succumbs to cancer.Page 4STAND UP TO BOONDOGGLEFINANCESCUPE Members need your support.Page 4DECEMBER 6 CANADA’S NATIONALDAY OF REMEMBRANCEPage 7PROPOSALS RECEIVE FINALTUNE-UPSafeway stewards meet to discussupcoming bargaining.Page 8MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTSPage 15WINNIPEG1412 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, MB. R3G OV5786-50551-888-UFCW-832BRANDONUnit 1, 759 1st StreetBrandon, MB. R7A 2X5727-71311-800-552-1193THOMPSON90 Thompson DriveThompson, MB. R8N 1Y9778-71081-800-290-2608TRAINING CENTRE880 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, MB. R3G 0P1775-83291-877-775-8329PresidentRobert D. ZieglerSecretary-TreasurerJeff TraegerE-mail: ufcw@ufcw832.comWebsite: www.ufcw832.comUnion Representatives: Ron Allard, Ray Berthelette, Brenda Brown, Marie Buchan, Kim Ferris,Sandy Forcier, Blair Hudson, Darcel Lecocq, Wendy Lundy, Michelle Masserey, Harry Mesman,Sonia Taylor Resource Personnel: Guy SylvestreLegal Counsel: Debra Malmquist, Garry Bergeron Education and Training: Heather Grant-JuryWorkers Compensation/Safety and Health : Rob Hilliard Organizing: Jerry KiesNegotiators: Susan Hart-Kulbaba, Mary Johnson, Beatrice BruskeCommunications: Blake Crothers, Dalia ChapaUNION is printed on Chorus Art Paper. An acid free and elemental chlorine free paper with 50% recycled content including 25% post consumer waste.Canadian Mail Publications Sales Agreement #40070082

A Friend and brother will be missedCyrus Lister succumbs to cancer.Long-time UFCW Local 832 staff memberCyrus Lister lost his battle to breastcancer on Wednesday, November 5, atthe age of 55. He is survived by his wife Pat,his children Aimee (Jerry), Adam (Karen) andEric (Alia). He is also survived by his preciousgrandson Brendan.Cyrus (Koorosh Mirfakhraii) immigrated toCanada in 1973 in pursuit of a higher education.He attended the University of Winnipeg.Cyrus started his career with Local 832 inThompson, Manitoba servicing the northernmembers prior to moving to Winnipeg. Duringhis 20 years with Local 832 as a union representativeand executive assistant he foughtfor the rights of others and was dedicated tothe membership. Cyrus was also a member ofthe UFCW Canada National Defence Fund."Cyrus could make anyone laugh and wouldbrighten a room under the most stressfulsituations," stated UFCW Local 832 PresidentRobert Ziegler. “He made many friends acrossthe country and he will be missed.”Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Traeger also hadfond memories of Cyrus. “He was a devotedfamily man, a loyal and dear friend and anexcellent ambassador of Local 832. He wasa great man who will be missed often andremembered always.”Besides his work with the union, Cyrus sat onnumerous boards and committees. His passionfor sports led him to volunteer as a referee withthe Manitoba Soccer and Basketball RefereesAssociations.When Cyrus was relaxing he enjoyed spendingtime in Sandy Hook with his family. Familywas the most important to Cyrus. Times spentwith his family were special and always filledwith love and adventure.As Cyrus would say, “Life is beautiful!”4 UNION DECEMBER 2008

women of local 832THE UFCW CANADA WOMEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEEAUFCW Canada Women’s AdvisoryCommittee meeting was held on October15 in Calgary. The committee has severalaction items to share across Canada that willcontinue to promote awareness of women’sissues and allow women to continue to strivefor equality. Some of these items include:Logo/WebsiteCheck out the new UFCW CanadaWomen’s logo, which was developed for thecommittee. It will be on future informationleaflets, in other UFCW publications as wellon the women’s issues page of the UFCWCanada website. To make the website pagemore pertinent to our members, moreitems specifically on women’s issues havebeen requested.As well the committee would like to seerank and file women featured on the websiteeach month, including a member witha story on their activism/mentorship or lifestory of interest. To make that happen,we need your input. If you have a coworkerwho is a UFCW member who hasmade a difference by promoting equalityplease forward the story to Mary Johnsonat mary.johnson@ufcw832.com or contactMary at 786-5055 or toll-free at 1-888-832-9832. Stories can include women taking ondifferent challenges, new jobs, new languages,moving to a new country, balancing family,work and volunteer responsibilities, etc.Workshops for Womenby WomenWorkshops, of one to two hours in length, arebeing prepared by the UFCW Canada Women’sAdvisory committee. The current topics beingfocused on are: Herstory (history from awomen’s perspective or of women); WomenOrganizing Women; Wal-mart (focusing ona women’s perspective); Auto Maintenancefor Women; Assertiveness for Women; Sister2 Sister Communication; Womenand Finances; Relaxation;Managing Your Time; LinkingIssues To Action.After these workshopshave been developed and trialruns completed, they will bemade available to locals acrossCanada. They are being formattedin a manner that allowsthem to be included at the endof a general membership meetingor an informal coffee shop type meetingshared with other women in your family andcommunities.UFCW WOMEN’S NETWORKREPORTLynn Schafran, director, National JudicialEducation Program at Legal Momentum, spokeabout bad case law decisions on women’sissues that are coming out of the U.S. Courts.The Supreme Court is currently hearing anargument from a male who argues that hiscase should be dismissed on the groundsthat the female he is accused of murderingcannot appear in court for purposes of crossexamination.by Mary JohnsonLegal Momentum is the nation’s oldestlegal advocacy organization dedicated toadvancing the rights of women and girls.Legal Momentum is a leader in establishinglitigation and public policy strategiesto secure equality and justice for women.The UFCW Women’s Network is currentlyplanning a women’s convention with dateand location not yet announced.The UFCW Local 832’s Women’s Committeeseeks to work towards equality by gettingwomen interested in:• Their union.• Politics (running for school boards,labour councils), etc.• Becoming involved in their workplaceand community.• Attending courses to broaden their understandingof the labour movement.• Encouraging more young women tobecome active.• Networking across the province aboutthe women’s committee and their functionwithin the union.You can access the UFCW Local 832 webpage at: www.ufcw832.com; the UFCW Canadawebsite at www.ufcw.ca; and the UFCW Women’sNetwork website at: www.ufcw.org/womens.Anyone who is interested in being on theUFCW Local 832 women’s activities and networkshould contact staff representative, MaryJohnson. She can be reached at 786-5055,1-888-832-9832 (toll-free) or e-mail her atmary.johnson@ufcw832.com. Even if you’veexpressed interest before, it is important youre-confirm your interest. You will be addedto the list and sent information that is sentout to persons who have expressed interestin women’s issues.6 UNION DECEMBER 2008

Get what is rightfully yoursSafeway members are forgetting to mark down for premium pay.UFCW Local 832 conducts randominspections of Safeway’s timesheets.In the last check over 200 unionizedemployees forgot to, or have notbeen trained to, mark down for premiumpay. The union discovered over $1,200 inunclaimed premium pay—this is moneyout of your pockets. It is your responsibilitythat you make sure you get what is rightfullyyours and that you properly fill outyour timesheet.Below are the shift premiums that youare entitled to and you must make sureyou mark your timesheet appropriately sothat you receive the money owing to you.Night Shopping PremiumThis premium pays 65 cents more per hourfor every ¼ hour worked after 6:30 p.m. Forexample, a 3:00 to 11:30 p.m. shift would payfive hours at an extra 65 cents per hour more.You must have 22 hours or more in the weekto claim this premium.Night Shift PremiumThe night shift premium pays 75 cents moreper hour for all hours worked on the shift ifthe majority of your hours fall between 10p.m. and 5 a.m. You would also qualify toreceive the night shift premium if you startyour shift prior to 5 a.m. For example if youare scheduled to work 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. youshould get the extra 75 cents an hour forall sevens hours.You do not need any minimum hoursin the week to claim the night shift premium.Sunday PremiumMembers working on a Sunday receivean extra $1 an hour for all hours worked.To make sure you are properly paid, writethe premiums you are entitled to in “premium”column on your timesheet. If youhave any questions or concerns regardingpremiums, speak to your union rep.Proposals receive final tune-upSafeway stewards meet to discuss upcoming bargaining.On November 5 Safeway shop stewards met with UFCW Local 832 PresidentRobert Ziegler and Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Traeger to discuss upcomingbargaining and to fine tune the proposals the local received throughthe recent survey proposal and meetings. The local held proposal meetingsthroughout the province at the end of October.Local union President Ziegler discussed the recent round of negotiationswith Westfair and commented that although there are some similaritiesbetween the two contracts, Safeway negotiations pose their own unique challenges.“One of the big challenges we faced was making sure the membershad protection on 24-hour scheduling for if or when the company decides tochange its hours,” stated President Ziegler. “I don’t get the sense that Safewayis looking at expanding its store hours over the life of the next agreement.”The union plans on meeting with the company on December 3 to beginnegotiations. with more dates to follow in January . Members can keep upto-dateon negotiations as they progress at www.safeway2009.com.Safeway Survey WinnersAnnounced!Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Traeger and President Robert Ziegler meetwith Safeway shop stewards to discuss upcoming negotiations.Sandra Cooke Store #720 iPodSandy Hudey Store #628 Guitar Hero IIIPeter Meleck Store #714 cheque for $100.00Jeanette Harmacy Store #717 cheque for $100.00Kim Elliot Store #628 $50 gift card for The KegMichael Jones Store #701 $50 gift card for JoeysTerry Bartos Store #708 $50 gift card for Earls8 UNION DECEMBER 2008

Behaviour Based Safety or SAFETY AND HEALTHHazard Based Safety and Health?Last month we discussed how workersare constantly told that they mustfollow proper procedures in order toavoid workplace accidents. We also madethe observation that even when workers dofollow the rules, accidents still happen. Thatcertainly does not mean that safe workingprocedures are not important. They are, butany workplace safety program that reliessolely on workers following procedures willstill have many workplace casualties thatcould be prevented if a different approach toaccident prevention is utilized.One thing to keep in mind is that workersare human even if there are some supervisorsout there who donot treat us that way.It is not possible forhuman beings to be alerteight hours a day, fivedays a week, 52 weeksof the year, year afteryear after year. Humanbeings have lives outsideof their work. Financialdifficulties, family illnesses,marital difficulties,problems withchildren, neighbourhoodsquabbles—the list ofpotential distractions isendless and it is simplynot humanly possible tobe vigilant all the time.Safety programs that require people to be superhumanare programs that are designed to fail.Since these kind of programs are designed tofail, it is the programs that are at fault whenworkplace accidents happen—not the workerswho could not do the impossible by beingconstantly required to be mistake free.A good illustration of these different approachesoccurred when children were dying inside“Hazards causeaccidents, notworkers.”abandoned refrigerators. Kids would find anabandoned refrigerator somewhere and playaround it. They would sometimes climb insideand when the door closed they could not getout. They would slowly suffocate to death.Safety groups campaigned to require companieswho manufactured refrigerators todevelop a latch that would release if it werepushed from the inside. The companies saidthat this would add costs to the purchase priceof refrigerators and besides parents should keeptrack of their children better and then thesetragic events wouldn’t happen. The companyline was that if people behaved properly theseaccidents would be avoided.The outcome of thisapproach was that childrencontinued to die inabandoned refrigerators.It wasn’t only the childrenof negligent parentswho were dying either. Itsimply wasn’t practicalto monitor every child’sactivity 24/7 and childrenfrom all walks oflife were suffering thesehorrible deaths. Finallywhen governments legislateda requirement thatevery refrigerator hadto have a safety latchthat could be openedeasily from the inside, children stopped dyingin refrigerators. It wasn’t people’s behaviourthat had to be adjusted; it was a hazard thathad to be eliminated in order for the childrento stop dying.The same principle applies to workplacehealth and safety. Working people should workas safely as possible but no program shouldrely solely on people’s behaviour in order toUNION DECEMBER 2008Rob HilliardHealth and SafetyDirectorprevent accidents. Such programs are accidentswaiting to happen and they will happen.A good workplace health and safety programshould focus first on the hazards thatare putting workers at risk. Every attemptshould be made to figure out a way to eliminateeach hazard. If a cleaning agent has anoxious chemical, efforts should be made tofind a different cleaning agent that does nothave the noxious chemical.When there are hazards that cannot beeliminated, the next priority should be tocontrol the hazard. For example if a machineis very loud, attempts should be made toenclose the machine or otherwise mufflethe noise.As a last resort, if eliminating the hazardis not possible and controlling the hazard isnot possible workers should be instructed onproper procedures to avoid the hazard and begiven whatever personal protective equipmentis necessary to protect them from exposuresto the hazard.Workplace health and safety programs thatemploy this approach are much more successfulthan old school programs that put all theemphasis on workers to avoid hazards.9

WESTFAIRSuperstores and ExtraFoods are once againchanging their hoursfor the upcoming holiday season.The change in hours will takeeffect Friday, December 5 and willcontinue until Thursday, January1, 2009.To the right is the chart outliningthe change in hours.If you have any questions orconcerns, speak to your unionrepresentative or a shop stewardat your store.Hours Change For The HolidaysExtended hours run from December 5 to January 1.Extended Hours Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day Reg Hrs New Year's Eve New Year's DayDec 5 - 23 Dec 24 (Wed) Dec 25 (Thrs) Dec 26 (Fri) Dec 27 - 30 Dec 31 (Wed) Jan 1 (Thrs)Store City Open Close Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours1503 Steinbach 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1505 Winnipeg 24 hours open until 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1506 Winnipeg 24 hours open until 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1508 Winnipeg 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1509 Winnipeg 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1510 Winkler 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1511 Winnipeg 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1512 Winnipeg 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1514 Winnipeg 24 hours open until 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1515 Brandon 24 hours open until 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed1516 Winnipeg 6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9001 Steinbach 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9002 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9003 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9006 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9007 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9063 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9065 Winnipeg 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9079 The Pas 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9080 Dauphin 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9081 Swan River 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9083 Thompson 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed9084 Flin Flon 7 a.m. 11 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg Hrs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ClosedAre you affected by the change in hours?Know your collective agreement.Four Superstores in Manitoba will be open 24 hours for the majorityof December (see chart above for exact dates). The storesaffected are: 1505-McPhillips, 1506-Regent, 1514-St.Anne’s and1515 in Brandon. New wording was negotiated in the last round ofbargaining regarding stores being open 20 hours or more and is nowpart of the collective agreement that was ratified by the members onOctober 5. Specifically the union agreement states:Section 43 - Extended Hours / 24-hour StoresThe following conditions will apply to any store that is open 20 ormore hours per day. They will not apply to bakery and meat production,bakery and meat sales related to current production stores, full-timegrocery night stocking employees and night receiving employees.In the event that the company elects to expand the store hours to20 hours or more per day in any of its retail stores, it shall advise theunion and the affected employees a minimum of two weeks in advanceof the change.43.01 Night shift sales will be defined as all work performed whichstarts between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. inclusive, where the majority ofhours fall between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.43.02 Seniority will be the governing factor in staffing the nightshift sales. Senior employees will be given first choice to work or notwork and, if there are insufficient volunteers reverse order of senioritywill apply.43.03 Employees will not be required or scheduled to work hoursduring the night shift sales and normal store hours in the same week.There will be a minimum of 48 hours between the end of the employee’sday shift and the beginning of the employee’s night shift and alsobetween the end of the employee’s night shift and the beginning of theemployee’s day shift.43.04 The minimum shift for employees working the night shiftsales will be six hours but the company will endeavour to schedulelonger shifts whenever possible. The scheduling of longer shifts willbe subject to the operational requirements of the business.43.05 It is understood that for part-time employees hired before thestore opens the extended hours, available anytime status would be metprovided that the employee is available for the same hours that werepreviously scheduled within their department prior to the store hourschanging to 20 or more hours.43.06 When a store opens 20 or more hours per day, employees willbe given an additional one-time opportunity to change their declarationof availability.43.07 The company will provide transportation for employeesscheduled to work between 12 and 6:00 a.m. as required by ProvincialLegislation.43.08 The company will take the appropriate steps to ensure the safetyand security of employees working at extended / 24-hour stores.43.09 In the event there are insufficient available anytime employeesto fill a group for the guarantee, the company and the union willmeet to resolve the issue.10 UNION DECEMBER 2008

Grievance Puts Money inMembers’ PocketsOvertime pay awarded to over 60 Maple Leaf employees.Amechanical breakdown forced thestoppage of the kill floor line at theMaple Leaf Brandon plant on a Fridayafternoon resulting in those employeesworking the linebeing sent homeearly.A s n u m e r o u shogs were not processed,because ofthe breakdown, theemployer decidedto complete thework on Saturday.However, managementsimply advisedthe employees whohad been working on the kill floor whenthe shutdown occurred that they were tocome in and work on the Saturday.The union grieved theemployer’s actions, as itwas the local’s opinionthat as the Saturday wasnot a regularlyscheduled shiftthe time workedwas overtime and,therefore, the workshould have beenoffered by seniorityas per therequirements contained in Article6.05 of the collective bargainingagreement. This in the union’sopinion was not done.Garry BergeronLegal CounselGrievance NewsDebra MalmquistLegal CounselAs a result of UFCW Local 832filing the grievance, the parties met and theunion was able to convince the employerthat based on the language in the collectiveagreement the manner in which managementassigned the Saturday overtimewas incorrect.The conclusion being that the unionwas able to secure five hours pay for over60 employees who the union believed theemployer should have originally offeredthe overtime to.Seniority Upheld at Brandon PlantMaple Leaf maintenance worker compensated.Because of an impending electrical shutdown at Maple LeafBrandon, a maintenance helper was contacted and requestedto work overtime during the shutdown. Immediately priorto the commencement of the shutdown a Maple Leaf supervisorcalled the maintenance helper and informed him that he was nolonger needed during the shutdown; this despite the fact that thegrievor was the most senior maintenance helper available and inrecent years had always worked during shutdowns.As a result of the supervisor’s actions, the maintenance helpercontacted the union and advised them of the situation.Local 832 investigated the matter and found out that a memberof another trade in the maintenance department had been orderedto perform work during the shutdown that had been historicallyperformed by maintenance helpers. Furthermore, the individualthat performed the work was junior to the maintenance helper.The union felt that the seniority wording contained in the theunion agreement upheld their position and as such grieved thematter.The parties proceeded through the grievance procedure, includingmediation, without being able to resolve the matter. Eventuallythe matter was forwarded to arbitration. As happens in manyoccasions, once the matter was referred to arbitration, and thearbitration date was imminent, a resolve was able to be workedout between the union’s and the company’s legal counsel.In this particular case the union was able to secure for the grievora settlement amount that closely reflected the actual hours ofmaintenance helper work that was performed by the other trade’sperson.UNION DECEMBER 200813

It’s been a rewarding year EDUCATION & TRAININGThe outreach program has been well received and will continue in the New Year.As I reflect back over this past year, twothings stand out in my mind. One isour outreach program. This programhas been one of the most rewarding thingswe’ve done all year. Training Centre staff hasbeen out visiting members in different workplaces.Our goal is to talk to you—we wantto make sure you know what kinds of services,programs and courses we currently offer andwe want to know what you would like to seeoffered in the future.So far you’ve given us some very good suggestionsand ideas. Some you will see offeredin our training schedule next year. I’d likeWatch for this display at your workplace.to thank everyone we have met so far and letyou know that our visits will continue in theNew Year. Watch the bulletin board in yourworkplace to see when we are coming. This isyour chance to help create the training scheduleyou want. If we miss you, you can giveus your ideas over the phone by calling ourprogram co-ordinator, Wanda McGorum, orme at 775-8329/1-877-775-8329 (toll-free).The other is our new bursary program. TheUFCW Local 832 bursary for work-relatedtraining is awarded to Local 832 membersemployed by a company that contributes tothe Education and Training Trust Fund.If you have recently taken a workrelatedtraining course that you paidfor, you can apply. Thirty bursaries toa maximum of $300 will be awardedannually on a first come, first servebasis. This is a one-time only award.You can submit an application formore than one work-related course;however, the maximum amountyou can be awarded is $300. Formore information call the TrainingCentre.GRADE 12 MATURE STUDENTDIPLOMA PROGRAMRegister today, classes fill up fast.Registration for Term 2 of the Grade 12 Mature Student Diploma Program hasstarted. Classes for Term 2 begin on February 2, 2009 with the following courses:English Transactional 40S; Social Studies World Issues 40S; Consumer Math 40Sand Automated Office 40S.This is one of the most popular programs and classes fill up fast. To register you cancall Ans Norman at 775-8329 or 1-877-775-8329.From all of us at the Training Centre,have a safe and happy holiday season!Heather Grant-JuryUFCW EducationDirectorOur scholarships and bursaries are justanother way we continue to help membersbuild skills for the future.These are just two highlights from a yearthat has been busy and filled with accomplishmentsfor many members. Whether wehave seen you here for grade 12, English asan additional language, general session, shopsteward, health and safety or computer classes,I’m happy that so many of you have takenadvantage of the many training opportunitiesavailable to you. See you in the New Year!Training CentreNotes & Nods…• Know what to do in an emergency? Beprepared, register now for the EmergencyFirst Aid course on December 13.• The Centre will close on December 25and re-open in the New Year.• The deadline for applications andrequired material for the InternationalScholarship is March 15, 2009.• Please support the United Way campaignin your workplace.• Watch for upcoming winter courses inthe January issue of UNION.14 UNION DECEMBER 2008

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTSFor Members Only SavingsYour UFCW Local 832 membership card is the keyto receiving substantial discounts and special offersfrom numerous merchants and service providers.Just show your membership card toreceive these special values.It’s also important to make sure both you andthe benefit provider understand the terms ofthe transaction. It is a good idea to call aheadto ensure there are no misunderstandings onwhat discount/service you will be receiving.CDT Production Group Inc.At CDT Production Group receive 15% off: TV & film production, commercials,studio production, MC services, multi-media, event management,virtual business cards, and audio production. Plus receive 20% off all musicpackages and 5% off lighting packages. 338-3459 or e-mail cdtgroup@shaw.ca Your entertainment source!PowerUp ComputersAt PowerUp Computers save 10% off complete computer systems and 5% offhardware and software purchased separately. 1119 Corydon Avenue. Phone453-0638 or e-mail sales@powerup.ca.First Affinity Financial CorporationFirst Affinity is a mortgage consulting service that ensures members obtainthe best rates and complete guidance in all aspects of obtaining orrenewing a mortgage—at no cost. For more information phone toll-free1-866-599-9799 or visit www.unionsavings.ca.UFCW MasterCardShow your pride—carry the card! Build the MasterCard that is right foryou—with rates starting as low as 12.9%. To apply or for information call1-800-263-2263 or visit www.unionsavings.ca.Visions ElectronicsAt Visions purchase TVs, VCRs, camcorders, as well as home, car and portableaudio equipment from 5 to 10 % over cost. To obtain the special UFCWprice, ask for the store manager at the following locations:Winnipeg• 1680 Pembina Highway• 1130 St. James Street• 1510 Regent AvenueBrandon• 1120 Highland AvenueLaw Protector PlanLaw Protector Plan is a legal assistance plan specially designed to helpUFCW members get the legal service they need - easily and affordable withnegotiated savings on legal services of up to 60%. Visit, www.unionsavings.ca/lpi.shtml for a list of all the services offered.The Fairmont/The Velvet GloveUFCW members receive special room rates at The Fairmont Winnipeg. Fora moderate room single/double occupancy pay only:• $130 Sunday - Thursday• $125 Friday/SaturdayTo obtain these special rates call 957-1350 or 1-888-974-7666 and identifyyourself as a UFCW member. At The Velvet Glove receive 10% off on allfood and beverage. Some conditions apply.Celebrations Dinner TheatreSee a live Broadway-style show while you dine and save 25% off the regularprice. Located in the Canad Inn - 1824 Pembina Highway. Call 982-8282.Cakes UnlimitedAs a Local 832 member, receive a 10% discount on all cakes and productssold at Cakes Unlimited—55 Plymouth Street. Open Monday - Friday from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Systek SolutionsAt Systek Solutions receive 10% off hardware purchases, 12.5% off completesystem purchase, and 15% off their $49/hr service rate. Locations:• 935-26th Street, Brandon—Phone 726-4699 or 1-866-9-systek• 1550 Wheatland Drive, Carberry—Phone 834-3079.Eye OutfittersLocal 832 members receive 20% off a complete pair of prescription eyeglassesand 10% off contact lenses. 1100 Richmond Avenue, Brandon, call725-0943.Autopac Write-offsIf Autopac says your vehicle is a write-off, call Brad Pallen at 284-5664. Aninsurance arbitrator for over 30 years, Brad will make sure you receive yourcar’s actual cash value and give you free consultation as to what your optionsare. If arbitration is required, you pay only $250 in arbitration fees.Aviva Traders Home InsuranceA group home insurance program exclusively for UFCW members. Thisprogram is tailored to meet your personal insurance needs by providingcompetitive group rates on home, condominium or tenant packages.Request a free, no-obligation quotation on-line at www.avivacanada.com. Click on “free quote” under Aviva Traders and enter the password“grquote”. If you prefer, call 1-866-921-5768.fOR aLL MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS VISIT:www.ufcw832.com/discountsUNION DECEMBER 200815

Last year, Heather Grant-Jury, the 2007 United Way of Winnipeg CampaignChair, spoke with great conviction on behalf of United Way, its mission and ourcommunity’s needs. I was moved by her passion and impacted by her words.Two phrases hit home. United Way being a community connected, community directedorganization and the vision of United Way being shaped and shared by Winnipegers itselves.As Heather said, you never know when you might use services supported by the UnitedWay. I was reminded of the many times I saw the sticker “Your United Way works here.”I never knew how, but I was glad it did.A workplace accident happened so fast I never saw it coming. Then many hours andmonths in physiotherapy helped me regain the use of my hand. Of all the things theyhad me do, I am most proud of the mailbox truck I built. I am back on the job workingand the injury to the hand is not a hinderence in the job I am doing.My husband is on disability. He has a number of medical situations. Home care providesnurses to come and change bandages on his ulcerated leg. The consequences of an insectbite gone bad and his lack of a protein which means he does not heal well.United Way is there for those with disabilities and older adults to help improve thequality of life. The nurses opened my eyes to how many people in my neighbourhoodthey serve. I am also aware that United Way is works to help youth and teenagers in thecommunity achieve their potential.That’s why I made a pledge to United Way last year via payroll and why I will againthis year. I give because I am thankful that I can. I am grateful for the opportunity tobe working. Having a job gives me the means to give back to the community throughUnited Way.Today I pledged what amounts to the price of one coke a day because I believe thatit is a well made investment in the lives of everyone who lives here. I know it willhelp bring opportunities for a better tomorrow and give hope for a brighter future.Each of us can make a difference. I encourage more people to come forward and give.I ask those who are giving now to consider giving more. We must realize we are thecommunity.Deborah JonesCanadian Linen employee and UFCW Local 832 memberPublications Mail Agreement # 40070082Please return undeliverableCanadian Addresses to:UFCW Local 8321412 Portage Ave.Winnipeg, MB R3G 0V5