Welcome to 416

Toronto is renowned around the globe for its diversity, opportunity, cleanliness and safety, along with its reliable public services, well-maintained public facilities and many beautiful parks and other public spaces. None of this good fortune is accidental. The foundation of Toronto’s greatness is a long tradition of respect for public service and the corresponding commitment of its workforce to making our city an enviable place to live, work and visit. TCEU Local 416 is proud to represent over 8,000 men and women who, along with many other dedicated public employees, Make Toronto Work every day.

 

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Local 416 launches ad campaign

“In your neighbourhood, at your service”

 TCEU Local 416 has launched an advertising campaign, with support from CUPE National, to introduce residents to some of the thousands of public employees who provide vital quality services every day.

“We want to let the community know that our members are proud of the work they do to help keep our city clean, safe and beautiful,” said President Mark Ferguson.  “These are real people delivering real services that matter to the people of Toronto.”

 “In your neighbourhood … at your service” is the theme of transit shelter ads and billboards that have popped up around the city. They feature four city workers:

  • Mathan Karunaratnam, a Toronto Water plant technician, who is responsible for maintaining safe drinking water
  • Aislinn Caron, a city gardener
  • Rahul Singh, a Toronto EMS paramedic and founder of Global Medic, who was recently named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.
  • Tony Ramdeen, a collector who picks up garbage, recyclables and organics  

  
 
BYLAW CHANGES

June 24, 2010

 Phone Call to all members 

HELLO,

THIS IS DAVE HEWITT, VICE PRESIDENT OF TORONTO CIVIC EMPLOYEES’ UNION, LOCAL 416.

I AM CALLING TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN UPDATE REGARDING RECENT CHANGES TO OUR BYLAWS.

AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 26TH, OUR MEMBERSHIP OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED A NUMBER OF BYLAW CHANGES THAT WILL ENSURE FINANCIAL HEALTH FOR OUR UNION AS WE FACE TURBULENT TIMES AHEAD.

SOME SAY THAT THE BEST OFFENSE IS A GOOD DEFENSE AND I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT CUPE NATIONAL UNION RECENTLY APPROVED A NEW LOCAL 416 STRIKE DEFENCE FUND WHICH WILL INCREASE MONEY AVAILABLE TO YOU SHOULD WE NEED TO TAKE A STRIKE TO DEFEND YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT RIGHTS IN THE FUTURE.

AS SUCH, YOUR UNION DUES HAVE INCREASED BY 0.80%

YOU SHOULD SEE THESE CHANGES REFLECTED ON YOUR PAY STUB.

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT.

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To All Local 416 Members

Appeal to all Local416 Members

Hi Sisters and Brothers,

I need you help to save my sisters life. She desperately needs a bone marrow transplant. Without it she will not survive. She is a single mother of an 11 year old.

Please forward the attached to anyone and everyone you know. I am also working with Dave Ralph at EMS to set up clinics at HQ.

Also visit her site at www.sharismission.com
Sharis mission volunteer
sharis mission volunteer contact

Thanks,

Rob Ichelson

  
 
All Local 416 Members

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HELP PROTECT PUBLIC SERVICES

Print Flyer Please return this form to the Union Office or contact Dave Hewitt at 416-968-7721 (ext. 232) if you are interested in assisting Local 416 with the Municipal Elections Campaign or if you require further information. Help protect your future!

  
 
Human Rights & Diversity Committee

The following are your elected Local 416
Human Rights & Diversity Committee members:
Committee Chairperson - Guy Schembri (Corporate Services/Fleet)
John Tabakos (Parking Authority)
Paul Rodriques (Housing)
Michael Savard (Solid Waste)
Bruce West (Transportation)
Doug Reeves (Parks)
Cheryl Schleifer (Ambulance)
Mehdi Nejadi Rad (Water)
Vacancy (Port)
Vacancy (Animal Care)
Vacancy (Composite Unit -Enwave, YCS, Yorktown)
The Human Right Committee shall make recommendations to the Union
regarding the issues of inequity due to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour,
ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
family status or handicap, as covered in the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Human Rights Committee will find ways to actively encourage participation
in the Union by women, aboriginals, racial minorities and the disabled.
Activities of the Human Rights Committee are not meant to replace the grievance procedure.
We would also like to hear from you regarding any concerns or issues that you may be facing in your workplace. If you have any questions or comments, you can email the Human Rights Committee at humanrightscommittee@local416.org .
 
 
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