THE MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE FOR UFCW LOCAL 832 APRIL 2014

RATIFIED! members vote 94.7 % for new deal.

APRIL-2014.indd 1 2014-03-25 12:41 PM MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

ver the last 10 months, Local 832 has been focused on bargaining new contracts for two of our largest units—Loblaw and Safeway. These two companies combined employ over 6,000 of our members and Ooperate locations across the province. Each round of bargain- ing with these national retailers becomes tougher and tougher as the big American box store competition heats up. Target is the latest new player in the grocery industry along with non- union Walmart are renovating its stores and increasing its aisles to carry more grocery items to help keep pace in an ever more competitive environment. Since June of last year, we have seen unprecedented changes

Canada Safeway and then with Loblaw buying Shopper’s Drug Mart.to the Theseretail majorlandscape acquisitions in , have first had with the effect of condensingpurchasing the market and have left all the players in the Canadian grocery industry scrambling to secure precious retail dollars. As retail grocery workers and union members, we have to adapt to the new realities of this industry and evolve along with the companies we work for. These two collective agreements that

they protect our hard fought gains won through decades of bar- Union jobs gaining;have recently while been at the ratified same timeby our recognize members that are in unique order forin thatour members to have jobs, employers must be able to keep the cus- tomers coming through the front doors. It is in everyone’s best in today’s our members and to have agreements that allow companies like Loblawinterest andto have Sobeys strong to be wages, competitive benefits in and the workplace marketplace. rights for These strong collective agreements will also assist us in our ongoing struggle to organize the unorganized and prove to non- age still unionized retail workers that a union job in today’s age is one found in the non-union environment. thatAs comesthe president with higher of the largestwages, privatebenefits sector and protectionsunion in rarely paying I have challenged not only our staff but also our membership to continue the conversation about the “union advantage”. Being a union member, especially a UFCW Local 832 member, is some- thing that we work hard to make you proud of. Towards that end, higher increasingly focuses more on the bottom line than it does on the needswe will of continue workers. to Until fight employers for equity realizeand fairness that a insafe, a world respected that wages and and fair workplace will create a more productive workforce, we will continueIn solidarity, to fight to bring the union advantage to all workers. benefits Jeff Traeger President UFCW Local 832

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF UNION: PRESIDENT Jeff Traeger SECRETARY-TREASURER Beatrice Bruske EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Marie Buchan

UNION REPRESENTATIVES Ron Allard Mike Howden Ray Berthelette Blair Hudson Brenda Brown Phil Kraychuk Sandy Forcier Wendy Lundy Jason Hawkins J.P. Petit Roberta Hoogervorst Sonia Taylor

LEGAL COUNSEL Safeway Members Ratify New Contract Garry Bergeron, Director Page 4 Debra Malmquist ORGANIZING Territory Changes April 1 Kim Ferris, Director Page 6 EDUCATION AND TRAINING Income Tax Service Done This Month Heather Grant-Jury, Director Page 8 WORKERS COMPENSATION Retiree News Rob Hilliard Page 9 NEGOTIATORS Susan Hart-Kulbaba, Director Health & Safety Michelle Masserey Page 10 Marie Buchan Grievance News Martin Trudel Page 11 COMMUNICATIONS Blake Crothers, Director Loblaw Dalia Chapa Page 12 HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCE PERSONNEL Guy Sylvestre Negotiations Set to Resume for Lucerne Bread Plant E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.ufcw832.com Page 13 UNION OFFICES TRAINING CENTRES Shelter Voices - New Survey re Canada’s Winnipeg 1412 Portage Avenue 880 Portage Avenue Shelters for Women Winnipeg, MB R3G OV5 Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1 Page 13 204-786-5055 204-775-8329 Special Discounts 1-888-UFCW-832 1-877-775-8329 Page 14-15 Brandon Brandon 530 Richmond Avenue E. 530 Richmond Avenue E. Brandon, MB R7A 7J5 Brandon, MB R7A 7J5 204-727-7131 204-726-8337 On the cover:Safeway members vote 94.7 per cent in favour of a new four-year 1-800-552-1193 collective agreement. Thompson 90 Thompson Drive 290 Davidson Street Canadian Mail Publications Sales Agreement #40070082 Thompson, MB R8N 1Y9 Neepawa, MB 204-778-7108 1-800-290-2608

APRIL-2014.indd 3 2014-03-25 12:41 PM UFCW Local 832 Members at Safeway Ratify New Contract Collective agreement benefits all members.

n Sunday, March 23, after nearly nine months At the end of the day, the union moved the full-time of bargaining, including 12 days of around- ratio to 20 per cent through attrition (members retiring the-clock bargaining, Safeway members in or quitting). This way, it protects the members currently - working, and the committee was able to obtain a very Oment by 94.7 per cent. The union negotiating committee impressive contract that the members can be proud of. Manitoba ratified a new four-year agree unanimous recommended acceptance of the agreement. Some improvements include, across-the-board wage These contract talks were unique because of the four divested stores that still remained part of the bargain- ing, even though Federated Co-op had purchased them. thosehikes ofwanting $1.75 over to move the four on fromyears, Safeway. increases Increases to benefits, to With the sale of those four stores not being completed thepension night improvements, premium and senior and $3-million courtesy clerks in buyouts were also for until late April or May of this year, those 400 members obtained. still remain part of the bargaining process and voted on One of the big highlights of the contract was the ability this new agreement, which will become the same agree- for part-time members to schedule weekends off. This is ment for the four Federated Co-op stores. almost unheard of in the retail industry that is dominated While talks dragged at times, and frustration grew, both by part-time work. sides worked hard to come to a deal that they could both UFCW Local 832 President Jeff Traeger was impressed recommend. The company wanted to lower the full-time with the members during this collective agreement ratio that sat at 25 per cent and the union negotiating renewal. “Members were more engaged this round, mainly the elimination of tier one and two scheduling. because they have a new employer in Sobeys. We had committee wanted improvements to wages, benefits, and one of the strongest strike mandates in a long time with

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APRIL-2014.indd 4 2014-03-25 12:42 PM a huge member turnout. That sent a message to the company that the mem- bership was united and it allowed the New Staff on the Team bargaining committee to negotiate a FCW Local 832 has hired Jason collective agreement that protects our Hawkins as a full-time union members today and in the future.” Urepresentative in March 2014. Jason first became a member President Traeger stated that once of Local 832 as an employee at theDuring sale of the the ratification four divested meeting, stores Federated Co-op. During his 17 years at is completed, the union will hold a Federated, he sat on the union meeting with those members to dis- negotiating committee and was a cuss any concerns that they have and long-term shop steward and health answer any of their questions. and safety committee member. Jason Hawkins For the last few contracts, Loblaw In 2013, Jason started work- Union Representative ing on special projects for the then Safeway has followed. With local during the Vista Park Lodge strike. workplaces. Jason will be helping mem- has been the first to negotiate and He then worked as a relief union repre- bers at Safeway and Loblaw. agreement last October and Safeway sentative in the red meat, poultry and Jason holds a multi-engine pilot’s membersLoblaw members ratifying ratifying a four-year a five-year deal, retail sectors. He found this work very licence and has volunteered as a case- that puts them in a position to lead rewarding and was pleased that he was worker with the Winnipeg Police Victim the next round of retail bargaining assisting union members at the various Services. in 2018.

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APRIL-2014.indd 5 2014-03-25 12:42 PM TERRITORY CHANGES APRIL 1 WINNIPEG AND SURROUNDING AREA

Sonia Taylor Jason Hawkins Roberta Hoogervorst Ron Allard Safeway & Co-op Safeway & Loblaw Loblaw Poultry & Peat Moss

350 - Lucerne Bread Safeway Loblaw Dunn-Rite 352 - Lucerne Milk 334- Henderson/Douglas 9708 - Store Support Crew Granny’s Hatchery Safeway 590 - Henderson/Kimberly Superstores Canadian Linen 359 - Madison Square 712 - Garden City 1506 - Regent/Lagimodiere Reh-Fit Centre 359 - Gas Bar 714 - Pembina/Chancellor 1508 - Portage/School Road VersaCold Dawson Reline Crew 714 - Gas Bar 1509 - Bison Drive VersaCold Transport 586 - Sargent Avenue 717 - Burrows/Keewatin 1511 - St. James Street Westburn Electric - Notre Dame 588 - Mountain/McGregor 720 - Portage/Cavalier 1516 - Grant/Kenaston Westburn Electric - St. Boniface 591 - Pembina/McGillivray 720 - Gas Bar Western Glove 701 - Braemar 725 - Jefferson 9002 - St Anne’s Road 725 - Gas Bar Steinbach 701 - Gas Bar 9003 - Regent/Brewster Granny’s Poultry 707 - Ness Avenue 728 - St Anne’s 9007 - Roblin/Dale 708 - Osborne 728 - Gas Bar 9065 - Goulet 791 - River Whitemouth 709 - Pembina/Killarney Staples (store 94) SunGro - Elma 718 - Tuxedo Selkirk IKWE SunGro - Julius 726 - Charleswood 603 - Safeway SunGro - Vassar 727 - Crossroads 603 - Gas Bar Lorette Premier Hort. - Richer 729 - Kildare Lorette Marketplace Premier Hort. - Caribou 731 - Lindenwoods Westfair 731 - Gas Bar Superstores Selkirk 1505 - McPhillips 9082 - Extra Foods Co-op 1512 - Gateway Selkirk Marketplace 598 - Main/Luxton 1514 - St Anne’s Road 719 - Southdale Steinbach 1503 - SuperStore 724 - Grant Park Fisher Branch 730 - St. Vital Ukrainian Farmers Co-op 730 - Gas Bar Steinbach 6 UNION622 | -April Safeway 2014 622 - Gas Bar

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JP Petit Mike Howden Phil Kraychuk Sandy Forcier Industrial & Healthcare Service & Healthcare Security & Others Director of Servicing & Red Meat Brewers Distributors Arctic Co-op Avion Security Coca-Cola Avis Budget Aramark - CFB 17 Wing MLCF EPIC - Portage Avenue Bearskin Airlines Aramark - Refreshment Northern Meats EPIC - Cavalier Diagnostic Services MB CNIB Vantage Meats EPIC - Goulet FASD G4S Security Federated Co-op Grace Hospital Garda Security Exact Graphic First Canada (drivers/mechanics) Grace Hospital - Pharmacy Gate Gourmet FASD - Caseworkers General Mills HP Canada Gourmet Baker HiTek Print Management Malteurop Plant IGA Maples Holiday Inn Downtown KKP, a division of Kwik Kopy Printing Naleway Integrated Messaging Impact Security MFL Occupational Health Old Dutch Integrated Messaging - Supervisors Instabox United Way Pepsi JC Foods Securitas SYSCO - Warehouse Krown Produce Sodexo SYSCO - Inventory Clerks MNU SynTex Vista Park Lodge Pharma Plus Unicity Taxi RW Packaging Unicity Taxi - Supervisors St. Malo Shoppers Drug Mart - Regent Chalet Malouin Sobeys Burrows Pine Falls EPIC - Workshop Wings of Power SSP Food Services EPIC - Residence Visions of Independence (8 locations) Gimli Winnserv (17 locations) Diageo Portage Faroex Friendship Centre Visions of Independence (7 locations) Stonewall ACL Interlake

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APRIL-2014.indd 7 2014-03-25 12:42 PM Income Tax Service Winds Down This Month

emember the deadline for your income tax is April 30. The UFCW Local 832 Income Tax Service is to make your appointment. If you have not yet visited one of our offices call today Rwinding down for another year, and once again it Winnipeg proved to be one of the most popular special discounts the union offers its members. Training Centre, Ground Level, 878 Portage Avenue 204-786-5037 The reasons it is so widely used is because of its low price and the knowledgeable tax experts completing and Brandon - ley 3,800 returns have been completed to date; and the 204-727-7131 e-filing the returns. At the Winnipeg office approximat UFCW Office 530 Richmond Avenue E. Flin Flon for getting your income tax prepared are listed below andsix satellite include offices all taxes: have done over 1,200 returns. Prices Carol’s Tax Service 204-687-3337 • $20 for Local 832 members with up to seven information slips Russell • $26 for Local 832 members with seven to 14 information Merril’s Tax slips 204-773-2290 • $40 for non-members with up to seven information Steinbach slips* The out-of-town rate for non-members with up to seven information slips is $45.50. Thompson • $45.50 for non-members with seven to 14 information H&R Block, 204-326-3783 Liberty Tax Service, 204-778-8416 slips. Sya’s Tax Service, 204-677-9730 Fees go up slightly with more slips. 8 UNION | April 2014

APRIL-2014.indd 8 2014-03-25 12:42 PM What’s Happening? RETIREE NEWS

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• “CASH REBATE”— day one receive $30 and days two and three $10 each day. • $8 off breakfast each day • $10 off meals each day • Daily lunch specials for $0.99 bottled• First watertime guests and evenreceive a chocolateadditional bar$5 will await Rooms you eachhave day.Keurig You coffee can also maker, enjoy hairdryer, the hot Prairies’ Edge Casino Resort September 15 to 18 is looked after in this exceptional resort. tub, On sauna, this trip, pool you and will fitness also centre.have the Every chance detail to Granite Falls, Minnesota ‘shop til you drop’ as we will stop at the Duty Free, Fargo and Grand Forks. Plans are also in the he excursions to the United States have always works to try to get a shopping trip to Marshall, Minnesota, on Tuesday, September 16. T Club decided to try a new casino. This year the Don’t miss out on the fun and join us at Prairies’ Edge. club hasbeen planned very apopular four-day and trip fun, to the so Prairies’ the Retirees’ Edge You MUST REGISTER BEFORE JULY 26 with either Lila Casino Resort. Prairies’ Edge is located in Granite Falls, at 204-837-3554, Armand at 204-832-1211 or Joan at Minnesota, and is approximately 1,000 slot machines 1-204-422-6670 or e-mail [email protected]. Your full strong. It is a gamer’s playground, featuring the newest payment must be received by August 8 at UFCW Local video slots available. 832, attention Carol, at 1412 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Retirees’ Golf Tournament scheduled for June 10! The cost for this trip is $145 each for dues-paying MB, R3K 1G4. member and spouse or $155 for non-members. This Become a UFCW Retirees’ Club member and pay Winners Announced for the less for the luncheons, golf tournament, casino Cyrus Lister and Denis Allard trips and to have your income tax prepared! Scholarships Recipe of the ongratulations to this year’s winners of the Cyrus Lister and Denis Allard Month C Scholarships. Rocky Road Squares 12 oz chocolate chips or UniversityKerilynn inMacLennan , is , the granddaughter enrolled in Arts of squares andPatricia studying Kernot. criminology Kerilynn is continuing attending MacEwanon to the 4 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup chopped walnuts

RCMP. Melt chocolate on low heat stir- of Keane Manitoba Kokolsky studying is the Atmospheric grandson of Sciences. Emily and the late Walter Kokolsky. He is attending the University heat and beat until smooth. Stir scholarships to family members of associates of inring marshmallows constantly. Remove and walnuts. from the The club. UFCW Local 832 Retirees’ Club awards these Spread mixture in a buttered pan. Chill to harden. Cut into their education, and we wish them all the best in squares and enjoy! their Kerilynn chosen and careers. Keane each received $500 toward

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APRIL-2014.indd 9 2014-03-25 12:42 PM HEALTH & SAFETY

Understanding the Duties of the …. and Yours Guy Sylvestre JHSC Health and Safety Resource Rep

e all know that joint health and safety com- This is where your part as a worker comes in. If you mittees exist at UFCW unionized workplaces, see a health and safety concern at your workplace, talk Wbut what the union recognizes is that not to one your committee members and ask him or her to every members understands the committee’s role and put it on the agenda for their next JHSC meeting. responsibilities. A few examples of agenda items that are usually talked A joint health and safety committee (JHSC) is a forum about by some of the more successful committees are: for bringing the internal responsibility system into • Education report and training needs practice. The committee consists of worker and man- ager representatives who meet on a regular basis to deal with health and safety issues at the workplace. Everyone • WorkplaceReview of reports, injuries, communications accident investigations, and policies near on the committee is at an equal level and all have the same • missesReview and section Green of theCards Act and/or regulations to make the workplace a safer and healthier place. goal—The advantage of a JHSC is that it is a win-win situation • Review of workplace inspections for both parties because issues that arise can be dealt with • New business including worker concerns openly. The workers get results to hazardous situations For • ReviewJHSCs to outstanding be successful, issues the from committees previous need meetings input before they become problems or someone gets hurt and from you, the workers. Healthy communication between the company saves big bucks on WCB and lost production people is necessary to ensure everyone understands the from its valued employees. issues and needs. It is also important to read the minutes.

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APRIL-2014.indd 10 2014-03-25 12:42 PM That’s Not Right! GRIEVANCE NEWS No employer shall attempt to compel or induce a worker not to apply for WCB.

n December 2012, a member, shoplifters under any employed by Loblaw, followed circumstances. After Iand confronted an alleged shop- the fact, the employee lifter outside of the store and was did acknowledge the assaulted. This resulted in an injury policy, but said that to the employee. The assistant store she acted in the spur manager was outside with the member of the moment and that at the time. Because of her injuries, the policy never even Garry Bergeron Debra Malmquist entered her mind at the Legal Counsel Legal Counsel claim but said that when she stated time of the incident. thisthe employeeto the assistant wanted store to file manager, a WCB That being said, WCB the manager told her, “Go home, take is a no-fault insurance system. If you venes this section commits an offence some pills and drink some rum.” are injured at work your claim will and is subject to an administrative As soon as the union rep heard that be accepted regardless of whose fault penalty under subsection 109.7(1).” the accident was or whether or not Because of these violations and the a WCB claim, he advised the member the accident occurred as a result of a treatment the employee received when toa member go to the had store been manager talked without of a filingshop company policy violation. steward and demand a WCB claim she attemptedgrievance to file proceeded a WCB claim, through the To the surprise of the injured theunion steps filed of a grievance.the grievance The employeebe filed. The and employee the steward, did justmanage that!- procedure and an arbitration hearing was scheduled for WCB claim. In fact, both said that February 13 and 14. Prior to whenment wasthe notmember supportive expressed of filing her a arbitration, the parties set- tled the matter on the basis began to yell at the member in an that the company admitted it wish to file a claim, the manager did not act in accordance with a claim. It was reported that the company policy or provincial managerattempt to indicated persuade that her it not was to notfile legislation when it attempted to persuade an employee to Furthermore, The Workers thatin her she best had interest violated to store file apolicy, claim by Compensation Act states in section Although this matter was resolved pursuingbecause when an alleged head officeshoplifter, finds sheout 19.1(1) that, “No employer or person atnot the file arbitrationa WCB claim. level, the union would be disciplined. The manager also acting on behalf of an employer shall continues to push to have this matter attempt to compel or induce a worker dealt with at the WCB level; and it is that handles WCB claims for Loblaw) by intimidation, coercion, promise, advocating hard for WCB to subject showedstated that WCB once that Windley her injuries Ely (the were firm a the imposition of a pecuniary or other Loblaw to an administrative penalty result of a violation of store policy, her penalty, threat, including a threat of under section 19.1(3) of The Workers claim would be denied. The steward dismissal, or by any other means, not Compensation Act. also told the union that more than to apply for or pursue an application If you or anyone else in your work- once during the meeting she had to that has been made for or receive ask the manager to stop yelling. compensation under this Part.” WCB claim, your employer has violated Loblaw does have a policy that The Act goes on to state in section yourplace rightshas been and persuaded you should not contact to file a employees are not to pursue alleged 19.1(3) that, “Every person who contra- your union rep immediately.

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APRIL-2014.indd 11 2014-03-25 12:42 PM Union Says It’s NONSENSE! Loblaw says one worker-side committee member may attend health and safety meetings.

mittee states in part, “A that it controls the meetings or orders committee shall consist that only one worker member may of not fewer than four attend the health and safety meet- or more than 12 per- ings, the union will take the following sons, of whom at least steps. half represent workers 1. Contact Workplace Safety and Health ately, the union has received who are not associated with manage- Division to intervene, and several calls from worker-side joint health and safety committee ment. The committee shall have two 2. File a grievance. L If any other committees at Loblaw members at Loblaw stating that the company is only allowing one com- employer committee members and or any other company are being bul- mittee member to attend the health theco-chairpersons—one other chosen by the chosen worker by com the- lied in this manner, please let your and safety meetings. mittee members.” This is not only nonsense but unlaw- W210 also states that the worker the union’s health and safety resource ful! In Manitoba, there is legislation side of the committee has the same representativefull-time union representative Guy Sylvestre and/or know that governs health and safety at the or equal power on the committee as immediately. workplace. W210 Manitoba Workplace the management side. You can reach Guy at 204-786-5055, Safety and Health Act and Regulations UFCW Local 832 has put Loblaw on 1-888-832-9832 or you can e-mail under 40(8) Membership of com- notice that if it continues to believe him at [email protected].

Loblaw to Provide ‘Master Schedules’ for All Stores, All Departments

senior member will check the schedule board Monday at against Loblaw because the company was not 6 p.m. along with management to make sure the ‘Master UprovidingFCW Local ‘Master 832 filed Schedules’ a province-wide for all departments grievance Schedule’ for the previous week is posted for each depart- and stores in the province. In fact, some stores were not ment. Once this has been done, the signed and dated check- even creating ‘Master Schedules’ and only using, and list is to be sent to the union that day (every Monday). sometimes sending, a computer generated schedule. The The company also agreed to have the stores courier the ‘Master Schedule’ is the previous week’s schedule, which shows all handwritten changes and authorized time on it. As per the collective agreement and as in the past, The collective agreement states the company must post Loblaw‘Master mustSchedules’ post tothe the new union biweekly office on full-time a weekly sched basis.- the ‘Master Schedule’ by Monday at 6 p.m. and shall ule and a weekly part-time schedule by Wednesday remain posted until Wednesday at 6 p.m. This is impor- at 6 p.m. each week for the following two weeks or one tant as the members need to review all schedules to make week respectively. It is the employee’s responsibility to sure the company has not violated scheduling, overtime, check their schedule so they know what their schedule or any other relevant clauses under the agreement. is for the following week. If the company fails to post the new schedule by Wednesday at 6 p.m., then the the union reached a settlement, which incorporated a previous week’s schedule shall apply. checklist Because (for of theExtra union Foods filing and the Superstore) grievance, that Loblaw includes and Members are reminded and encouraged to contact their store number, department, week ending and a column union rep if they have any scheduling concerns or if you that indicates whether or not the ‘Master Schedule’ was notice that the company did not post the schedules at the posted on Monday by 6 p.m. As well, a shop steward or appropriate times.

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APRIL-2014.indd 12 2014-03-25 12:42 PM Negotiations Set to Resume for Lucerne Bread Plant

tarting on June 2, the UFCW Local 832 bargain- operations open in Manitoba. ing committee for the Lucerne bread plant will “We have a plant with long-standing members who S resume negotiations in hopes of reaching a tenta- understand the industry better than anyone. The mem- tive deal. Bargaining had been put on hold until Sobeys, bers want to keep producing bread products in Winnipeg who purchased Canada Safeway operations last year, had for the new owners,” said Buchan. a chance to look at all of its new operations. UFCW Local 832 President Jeff Traeger stated, “As Sobeys has not stated whether or not it will keep the it stands right now, it is all systems go to get a deal current bread plant or consolidate the plant like it recently for the approximately 65 members at the bread plant. did with the cheese and ice cream in Winnipeg. Marie Unfortunately, things can change at a moment’s notice Buchan, the negotiator assigned to bargain a renewal for the members, is hopeful the company will keep its the future is still unknown at the bread plant.” in the retail sector. Until we can get a ratified agreement,

SHELTER VOICES - NEW SURVEY SHOWS REALITY OF A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CANADA’S SHELTERS FOR WOMEN SURVIVORS OF ABUSE A UFCW Canada Human Rights Department Release

FCW Canada endorses the laborate, educate and innovate for This survey is the voice for women release of SHELTER VOICES: systemic change that ends violence survivors and their children and the U A Day in the Life of Canada’s against women, making Canada a model voice of the shelter workers who are Shelters for Women Survivors of for safety in the world. UFCW Canada incredible at helping these survivors Abuse. This four-page publication is proud to support this organization change their lives. presents the results of a survey on and the important work they do, UFCW Local 832 represents approx- the state of emergency shelters in which among other issues includes Canada. the development of a National Action WIDDJIITIWIN women’s shelter in Plan on Violence Against Women. imately 25 workers at the IKWE— by the Canadian Network of Women’s The survey shows that on one day, of all women and their children who SheltersThe publication & Transition is a firstHouses, of its a kindcoa- 242 shelters in Canada helped 4,178 areWinnipeg. abused IKWE physically, addresses emotionally the needs lition of 12 provincial and territorial women and 2,490 children. The or sexually. It develops programs to shelter networks representing over survey also shows that 116 women meet the needs of these women and 350 shelters across Canada. were pregnant and that 184 had been that will empower them to make - threatened with a gun. decisions affecting their own lives.

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APRIL-2014.indd 13 2014-03-25 12:42 PM More Members= More Bargaining Power

ll members, from the day they join the union, are entitled to utilize a wide range of money-saving discounts Aand special services. Your UFCW Local 832 member- ship 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 im- portant to make sure both you and the benefit provider understand the terms of the transaction beforehand. It is a good idea to call ahead to ensure that there are no misunderstandings on what discount/service you will be receiving.

Autopac Write-offs If Autopac says your vehicle is a write-off, call Brad Pallen at 204-284-5664. An insurance arbitrator for over 30 years, Brad will make sure you receive your car’s actual cash value and give you a free consultation as to what your options are. If arbitration is required, you pay only $250 in arbitration costs—a savings of $50.

The Fairmont/The Velvet Glove UFCW members receive special room rates at The Fairmont Win- nipeg. For a ‘Fairmont’ room single/double occupancy pay only: • $175 Sunday - Thursday • $145 Friday/Saturday To obtain these special rates, call 204-957-1350 or 1-888-974- 7666 and identify yourself as a UFCW member. At The Velvet Glove receive 10% off on all food and beverage. Some conditions apply.

Natural Wellness Chiropractic Centre Receive 30% off chiropractic care and wellness plans offered by Dr. Robert Stitt, D.C. He is skilled at helping you with work-related injuries, headaches, neck and back pain and herniat- ed discs. Call 204-783-1880 to book your assessment. 912 Portage Avenue.

Wilder, Wilder & Langtry Members can save big on legal services from Joe Wilder. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with wills, real estate, family law or immigration, contact Joe at 204-947-1456. Make sure you let him know you are a UFCW Local 832 member to receive the special rate.

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APRIL-2014.indd 14 2014-03-25 12:42 PM Fort Richmond Transmissions Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast UFCW Local 832 members will receive 15% off any work before Begin your outdoor adventures at the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast taxes. This includes transmission work, drive-line, brakes and in Selkirk. Union members can enjoy a 5% discount during the suspension. For more information members can view their website snowmobile season. Call Louise at 204-482-7892 or at www.frtransmissions.com or call them at 204-261-7095. Fort www.bridgeviewretreat.com. Richmond Transmissions is located at 3096 Pembina Highway. Greenwoods Dental Centres Bring your family down for their next regular check-up and clean- Kang’s Taekwondo Academy ing and receive one free take-home whitening kit with whitening Two-month Taekwondo memberships and uniform for trays ($200 value) for a member of your family. only $99. • Offer applies to new patients only Phone 204-947-0261. Locations: • Two-person minimum booking per family • 435 Cumberland Street, Winnipeg • One free whitening kit and trays per family per lifetime • Notre Dame De Parish, 1282A Dawson Road, Lorette 693 McPhillips Street location only. Phone 204-774-7774.

Iron Fist Kurio Studio & Gallery At Iron Fist, receive 20% off a one-year membership. Also receive Enjoy a $50 product credit with the booking of any portrait 25% off women’s self-defence course. photography session including personal, family, couples, materni- Phone 204-231-3633. ty and high school senior portrait sessions. Members also receive Locations: a 10% discount on all wedding photography services and they • 1851 Portage Avenue have completely customized packages to meet your needs and to • 675 Archibald Street suit all budgets. Kurio Studio also provides personal and heirloom custom book design services. Our professionally designed, bookstore-quality Eyewear custom books make for unique gifts and a fabulous way to Winnipeg preserve your life’s most important moments. Members receive • Get 28% off any complete pair of regular-priced a 10% discount on all custom book design services. For more eye glasses and 5% off contact lenses. Eye-Deal Eyewear information, visit www.kuriostudio.blogspot.com 399 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg or phone Alix at 204-791-5734. 204-975-2666. Brandon CDT Production Group Inc. • 20% off regular price on all prescription eyewear. Scotia At CDT Production Group receive 15% off TV and film Optical 204-727-3661 708-10th Street. production, commercials, studio production, MC services, multi- • At Eye Outfitters, receive 20% off complete pairs of media, event management, virtual business cards and audio prescription glasses and 10% off contact lenses. Located production. Plus receive 20% off all music packages at 1100 Richmond Avenue, phone 204-725-0943. and 5% off lighting packages. Phone 204-338-3459 or e-mail [email protected] RRSP for Local 832 Members The UFCW Local 832 RRSP offers members the choice of four in- Polo Park Hearing Centre vestment options with better-than-average returns. To enrol in the Receive a 10% discount (to a maximum of $150) on the purchase of RRSP program, contact Laura Mellon at 204-926-8335. any hearing aid. Phone 204-788-1083. Located in Polo Park Mall.

For a complete list of UFCW Local 832 membership discounts check the union website at www.ufcw832.com/discounts

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APRIL-2014.indd 15 2014-03-25 12:42 PM ATTENTION ALL UFCW LOCAL 832 MEMBERS!

ANSWER THE PHONE!

On June 18 at 7 p.m. UFCW Local 832 will be holding its first General Membership meeting via Telephone Town Hall. We will be calling you to give you an update on your Local. You can ask questions or just listen. Those who stay on for the entire meeting will be entered into a draw for a pair of 2014/15 Winnipeg Jets tickets.

Publications Mail Agreement # 40070082 Please return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: UFCW Local 832 1412 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G 0V5

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