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Letter of solidarity from the president of local 1936
January 16, 2012 Sisters and Brothers in Ontario Developmental Service Workers (DSWs) I was very pleased to see that “Across Ontario on January 18 developmental service workers (DSWs) will be in their communities and their workplaces celebrating the essential role their work plays in helping people with developmental disabilities and their families.” Congratulations...
media release for DSW appreciation day January 18, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2012 Recognize important work supporting people with a developmental disability, say front-line workers celebrating Developmental Service Worker Appreciation Day January 18 GUELPH, Ont. – Across Ontario on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, developmental service workers (DSWs) will be in their communities and their workplaces celebrating the essential role their work...
DONATIONS
During the last union meeting (when we had quorum) it was decided that we would do a $500 donation in the sprit of giving over the holiday season. After some initial thought and discussion we decided to do warm socks for the Welcome In drop in center here in Guelph. This drop in center...
Rosie the riveter, “we can do it”
A few years ago our local had some t shirts made that had a picture of “Rosie the riveter” on them and the slogan “a woman’s place in in her union”. I was talking to a fellow member the other day and she asked me what Rosie was about after seeing her picture on...