I had the opportunity to take my daughter to work as part of the "take a student to work day". She spent the day with me at the GSB. The case dealt with protecting bargaining unit work. After a two hour drive, the day was spent listening to the lawyers and agreeing to identify the issues of the grievance. The employer’s argument having changed is finally on record.
I believe we were successful and have more dates scheduled... of course… Welcome to the GSB!
Before we head into the OPS Divisional meetings this weekend I want to thank everyone I have worked with over these past two years. I feel privileged to have had the honour to represent the division and to have had the opportunity to encage the employer on so many issues.
I have been warmly welcomed at all the locals I have managed to visit in the course of our duties, in both the Community and Institutions. I want to recognize the dedication and work that has been done by the members of MERC, the Provincial Health and Safety Team, and the Systemic and Anti-Racism and Organizational Change Committee members.
In addition I want to thank all the Local Executive Members who without your dedication our Division would not be recognized as the strongest and most militant in the OPS.
I pause, looking back over the past two years and can not explain how fast it has passed by. I recall the accomplishments but my most vivid are the friendships we have made and the loss of strong activists, including Brothers Curt Bishop, and Steve Timmins.
Thank you
In Solidarity,
Dan Sidsworth
