Brothers and Sisters, Please be advised that Local 591G will hold a General Membership meeting for Regular Members on Sunday, June 7, 2009 - to report on the enclosed proposed by-law changes and to deal with any other general agenda items since our last General Membership Meeting...

PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES SUMMARY REPORT
APRIL 14, 2009

ARTICLE 3-OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE BOARD STRUCTURE, LOCAL 591G ONTARIO

CEP Ontario Region Charity Golf Classic. March 9, 2009. Dear Sister/Brother: Over the past six years the CEP Charity Golf Classic has brought together members, sponsors, volunteers and employers from across the Region and our Union. Together we have raised $196,000.00 for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada, a noteworthy accomplishment...

Gov’t must review proposed Suncor merger. Ottawa. The federal government must tell Suncor and Petro-Canada to slow down until the government and the public have reviewed the proposed merger, says Canada’s energy union, the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada. “There must be a thorough review of the proposed merger...

Tragedy hits home to oil workers across Canada: Ottawa. March 13, 2009. The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada extends heartfelt support to the families and friends of victims of the devastating helicopter crash off the coast of Newfoundland.

International Women’s Day: International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated around the world for over 90 years and on March 8, 1977, the United Nations established an official International Women’s Day.  International Women’s Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on...

Local programming eroded with A-Channel cuts: Ottawa, March 03, 2009.The erosion of local programming at CTV's A-Channel flies in the face of promises made when the company purchased the network, says Canada's largest media union...

To Bell Locals in Ontario, Sisters and Brothers. As a follow up to the announcement made by Bell Canada on February 11, 2009, your Union is reviewing what legal options we may have in this situation. I will keep you up to date on any options that may come to light...

"Raise a Little Hell". A Conference Call. To: Presidents of all CEP Local Unions. Greetings: "Raise a Little Hell!" is the theme of the second CEP National Young Workers Conference to be held from June 5 to 7, 2009 in Ottawa. The conference is open to all workers though the workshops...

CRTC renewal process needs public balance: Ottawa. The CRTC announced short-term, cautionary approach to private broadcasters' license renewals can only be successful if the public's voice is given weight against corporate cries that the sky is falling...

Hydro rate increases are killing jobs and hurting families. Toronto. "Recent increases in hydro rates in Ontario are hitting struggling industries and consumers at the worst time in our history," says Bob Huget, Vice-President Ontario Region for the CEP...

Budget gives forest workers short end of stick. Ottawa. “Today’s budget gives the short end of the stick to an industry in crisis,” says Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union President Dave Coles. “There is no real plan for revitalization of the forest sector...

Letter from Dave Coles to Michael Ignatieff: Honourable Michael Ignatieff. Greetings. Many Canadians are putting their hopes in next week’s budget to bring the economic relief they so desperately need.  I am writing to you today to urge you not to let them down...

Budget 2009 Should Protect Forestry Jobs: Poll: January 16, 2009. Ottawa. A poll for Canada’s largest forestry union conducted by Nanos Research has found that a significant majority of Canadians believe that Budget 2009 should protect forestry jobs in this slowing Canadian economy...

Applications for Scholarship Promoting Equality: To the Presidents of all CEP Local Unions. Greetings. We are now accepting applications for the Scholarship promoting equality in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action...