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The National Skilled Trades Council brought together more than 100 delegates for its triennial meeting. Held on November 9-11 in Peterborough, Ontario, the event was hosted by the Oshawa and Eastern Ontario Skilled Trades Area Council. Diane Therrien Mayor-Elect of Peterborough offered welcoming remarks to delegates.
“Unifor skilled trade members have made our National Skilled Trades Council a strong representative body in each and every sector of union," said Dave Cassidy Unifor National Skilled Trades Chairperson and Unifor Local 444 President. "I am grateful for our members continued efforts in growing our council."
Delegates spent part of the Council reporting out on issues facing skilled trades members in their workplaces, including new technology, collective agreements, work ownership rules, apprenticeships and much more.
The Council was chaired by Dave Cassidy, Skilled Trades National Chairperson and featured a presentation by Ken Bondy, National Staff Representative, which included a discussion on the campaign for further recycling of automotive parts. In addition, John Breslin, Director of Skilled Trades, provided a report on issues facing trades. On November 11, delegates also participated in a Remembrance Day ceremony and presented the Bob Cherneki Charity of Choice to Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
For more information, visit www.uniforskilledtrades.ca
