| DATE:
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15 May 2007 |
| FROM: |
Dennis Watson, CUPW New Vision |
| LOCAL: |
In Exile |
| CITY: |
Surrey, BC |
| COMMENTS: |
Well done! May
you have better luck with Canada Post's lawyers than I did. Here's to democracy and free
speech - Cheers! Hi Moya, remember me: http://www.moyagreene.com
"Truth crushed to the earth will rise again."
Martin Luther King |
| REPLY: |
Hi Dennis, thanks for the words of
warning ... LOL. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
19 March 2007 |
| FROM: |
Dave Moyst |
| LOCAL: |
St. John's
(Lifetime Member) |
| CITY: |
St. John's, NL |
| COMMENTS: |
The divisions
caused by the CTI are reason enough to have a second look at this agreement. The only way
to do this is to reject it and look for a second opinion, this time from the members who
are the sole authority of the union. What is required here is a big dose of trust. Never
in my 38 years experience has there been any reason to trust this employer. Nothing in
what I read here changes my opinion in that regard. I put my trust in brothers like
Philippe Arbour and the group of seven. What's the hurry? The more hurry the less speed.
We cannot screw the temporary members of this union, not after the years of fighting on
their behalf. who's next, the RRMSs or the part-timers? Let the employer go back thirty
years--I have been there and things got better. Betrayal does not look good on any union's
resume. Solidarity forever--not whenever!!!! Dave
Moyst
Lifetime Member
St. John's Local
CUPW |
| REPLY: |
Hi Dave, great sentiment and
attitude. Let's not forgot where we came from, or what we needed to do to get here. Take
care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
19 March 2007 |
| FROM: |
Barb McNeely |
| LOCAL: |
Lethbridge Local |
| CITY: |
Lethbridge, AB |
| COMMENTS: |
Hello Brothers
and Sisters- Thanks for carrying all the
varying opinions on your website. We appreciate the free exchange of ideas to help us make
an informed decision on this new contract. I have put copies of letters for both sides on
our bulletin boards and CUPW info books. Don't know which way the vote will go ... thanks
for the input and your efforts to provide space. (The whole website is terrific !)
Best Wishes,
Sis Barb McNeely,
Recording Secretary
Lethbridge Local (Prairie Region) |
| REPLY: |
Hi Barb, thanks for the kind
words. We have strived to present both sides of a contentious issue from the beginning.
Like you, I don't know which way the vote will go, but at least I am armed with enough
information to make an informed decision. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
25 February 2007 |
| FROM: |
Debbie Hollis |
| LOCAL: |
Cumberland |
| CITY: |
Amherst, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
This is the
first time I've logged on to your website, and I read with interest the postings. As we
sit in a potential strike situation, I just wanted to let you know that we are not sitting
back and accepting whatever the first offer is. We are not pawns in the corporation's
game, to be bent and broken when we are finished working at Canada Post. As for the CTI I
think we are performing NOW, not being respected NOW for our work, and certainly not being
respected monetarily, so what would be different? They get to stand their with their
clipboards and tell you we've once again disappointed them and not met their levels of
expectations and, oh sorry, you STILL don't get paid for your efforts. Thanks, but no
thanks. We as workers go to work, do a good day's work, and don't have to back in the door
for our pays (such as they are) now. We don't need someone to tell us that, we need proper
time values for work we keep squeezing in to our 8 hour days, workers replaced when they
retire, inside and out, serious consideration for health and safety and a decent wage. |
| REPLY: |
Hi Debbie, you certainly make some
very good points. I hope this will be the start of many visits to our site for you. Take
care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
25 February 2007 |
| FROM: |
Glen Tibbet |
| LOCAL: |
Fundy 105 |
| CITY: |
Saint John, NB |
| COMMENTS: |
Hello Brothers
and Sisters, Really enjoying your webpage,
very informative, keeping me up to date with a honest and fresh view of negotiations and
offers. Been here 32 yrs, know the bullshit that the boss throws at us, many of the
younger people don't know or care about the struggle that we won after years fighting for
our future, to lay down now and allow cpc to run us over, would be a great loss, hopefully
we can instill those values of the struggle within then, and to defeat the boss. Thank you
for being so strong. The longer the line the shorter the strike, we need a strong no vote
to tell them we aren't giving up and rolling over. |
| REPLY: |
Hi Glen, thanks for the great
support. We do have many younger activists that have never seen a strike in this local
too. This weekend most of them are participating in a course that will furnish them with
some of the basic tools they need to stand up and fight. We need a great deal of education
for these first-time stewards, but most importantly, we have a group that wants to learn.
Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
15 February 2007 |
| FROM: |
Doug Smith |
| LOCAL: |
Nova |
| CITY: |
Halifax, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
Great site
Sisters and brothers! Very informative and well organized. Nice to see the fighting spirit
alive and well in Cape Breton! Keep up the good work. In
Solidarity,
Doug Smith |
| REPLY: |
Hi Doug, there are a lot of
members in our local that know solidarity cannot be taken for granted; it has to be built
in struggle. Hopefully, all locals will be united and we can achieve what needs to be
done. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
11 February 2007 |
| FROM: |
Nancy Finnie-Wasylyniuk |
| LOCAL: |
Barrie Local 503 |
| CITY: |
Barrie, ON |
| COMMENTS: |
Recently I
started building a web site for Barrie Local 503, (with HTML 4.0) and decided to check out
other Local's sites. Yours, Breton Local 117, is a superb site; I am both inspired and
intimidated, it is absolutely amazing! Did you use a web site building programme, if so
which one and would you consider adding podcasts? |
| REPLY: |
Hi Nancy, The software I use for construction of the site includes: Photoshop CS (for
the graphics), FrontPage 97 (for the HTML) and Core FTP (for uploading). The pages are
written in ASP and each page includes a hard-coded body and a header and footer file to
get uniform formatting. As for podcasts, it is something I have not explored for the site
but I did make use of RSS feeds for some content.
I am not sure if you are aware of this or not, but I do have
an open offer for all CUPW locals desiring a website. I am willing to help with the design
and initial set-up of a site. I am willing to do the work for free, but if you feel a need
to compensate, your local can make a donation to our women’s committee.
Take care,
Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
30 January 2007 |
| FROM: |
Rick Murray |
| LOCAL: |
St. John's 126 |
| CITY: |
St. John's, NL |
| COMMENTS: |
Just like to say
I think your web site is terific. Alot of good information. Keep up the good work. I like
surfing your site. In Sol.
Rick Murray
Local 126, St. John's |
| REPLY: |
Hi Rick, thanks for the great
feedback. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
15 January 2007 |
| FROM: |
Eugene Garreaue |
| LOCAL: |
Hamilton Local
548 |
| CITY: |
Hamilton, ON |
| COMMENTS: |
This is very
cool and awesome you all should be very proud in your local to make this site happen.
Thank you for letting me visit. Eugene Garreau
Hamilton local 548 |
| REPLY: |
Hi Eugene, thanks for the interest
in our site. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
6 December 2006 |
| FROM: |
George Nickerson |
| LOCAL: |
Yarmouth, 138 |
| CITY: |
Yarmouth, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
What a great
website. It is with mixed emotions that I see that Brother Allie McInnis has retired. I
want to congratulate him on this milestone but I know he will be sorely missed not only in
Cape Breton but also the whole region and country. Good Luck Allie! |
| REPLY: |
Hi George, thanks for the kind
words. I will pass on your comments to Allie. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
16 August 2006 |
| FROM: |
Doug Smith |
| LOCAL: |
Nova |
| CITY: |
Halifax, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
Great web site!
Very informative and a great layout. Congratulations on leading the way. |
| REPLY: |
Hi Doug, thanks for the positive
comments. If Nova is looking to restart their site, I would be willing to help with the
design. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
26 July 2006 |
| FROM: |
Kevin Targett |
| LOCAL: |
|
| CITY: |
North Sydney, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
A very
informative and well put together site. |
| REPLY: |
Hi Kevin, thanks for the kind
words. It's nice to see a Caper taking interest in our website. Take care, Robert A.
Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE:
|
10 July 2006 |
| FROM: |
Ruth Larson |
| LOCAL: |
Retired |
| CITY: |
Halifax, NS |
| COMMENTS: |
I enjoyed
reading your news information. I feel proud that the members of the Breton Local are
active and taking on issues that are important to many members. I worked on the Mining the
Connections tour with Garry Leech and I also visited Colombia on a humanitarian tour about
five years ago. Workers around the world need
to support each other. We cannot work in isolation of what is happening worldwide.
Colombian workers are under attck each day and thousands have died because they believe
that there is a better life for everyone.Union leaders are especially targeted and many
die or disappear.
Continue the good work and it would be great to see postal
workers involved in the solidarity work in Colombia. |
| REPLY: |
Ruth, thank you for the feedback
and very encouraging words. Breton is trying to find ways to bring local attention to the
plight of unionist and miners in Colombia. The majority of our local comes from mining
roots, and there once was a time when the term "blood coal" could have been used
to portray mining in Cape Breton. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
| DATE: |
05 July 2006 |
| FROM: |
Cindy Poirier |
| LOCAL: |
Fredericton/Oromocto
Local 54 |
| CITY: |
Fredericton, NB |
| COMMENTS: |
Breton Sisters
& Brothers, Your website is without
question the best CUPW website online. Information is always totally up to date, it is
easy to use, informative on much more than just CUPW news and events. Breton Local
Rocks!!!
Peace & Solidarity
Cindy |
| REPLY: |
Thanks Cindy for the very kind
words and support of our site. A lot of people put a great deal of effort into making this
such a great site. Take care, Robert A. Chant, Webmaster. |
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