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PAGE8, WHIBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIT,. 9p,,1989 Rowntree Canada workers, go on srik By Mike Johnston A proposed move by Rowntree Canada ta the former Cadbury pl.ant on Champlain Rd. could be dlayed after 950 memlbers of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), Local 252,' fromn Rowntree went on strike last week. "We are not protesting the move. We can't stop it but we want the CAW's collective agree- ment ta be recognized," said Barry Linos, plant chairman, while a small group of workers walked in front of Rowntree on Sterling Rd. in Toronto last Fni- da{e workers walked off the -job last Wednesday at midnight after a month and a, haif of negotiations. Linos, a 10-year employee at ing to break the union by select- ing the emplayees who would move ta the C adbury lant. (Rowntree announced the move in January, subject ta approval of its parent company Nestle). According to Lines, the com- p an y is definitely maving to Vitby. "The company is definitely negotiating like the move is hap- pening," said Linos. According ta Stewart D7or, Rowntree vice-president of plan- ning and communication, Nestle still has ta give approval for the move. "It is still under review. There is no change in the move which will take place in late 1990 ar early 1991 if approved," said any items pertaining ta the strike. Linos said a union survey in- dicated that 25 per cent of the workers would "definitely" be willing ta make the move ta, Whitby. Forty-five per cent were unsure, while the romaining would not movo. For those making the move, Linos said job training will be required. "This is going ta be a very high tech plant, some workers will need Mh training " ho said. Tne union and cor.ipany also disagree on, the sevoranco pack- age for workers who' will not be moving. The company bas offered 17.5 weeks' pay while the union is asking for 35 weeks for a worker with 14 years' seniority. Local 252 bas been wvith the CAW for two years. Prior ta that it was affiliated with the Cana- dian Chocolate Confectionary Union. "We are prepared for a long striko. We have some money coming from the confection ary union so wo will have strike pay," said Linos. nhe CAW bas alsa asked for a committee comrised o union and company officiais that would help workers find accommoda- tion in Durham Region. No new talks have been sche- duled but Lines said the union would be willing ta get back ta the table if the company is wil- ling ta "bargain seriously." Last January, GO Transit approved the sale of il acres around the Cadnury plant ta iRowntree. The lant was closed in early 1987 w en it was purchased by William Neilson Ltd. 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Several representatives of business and commerce were on hand as Mayor Bob Attersley cut the ribbon ta, celebrate the offi- ciaI office apening last Wednes- 'Tàhe government was pushing us ta have aur own offices " says Hartlen. There are two full-time staff members and occasional help is hired when needed. The Durham Region Action Committee for Trainng is a non- p rofit organization made up of local businies, industry, labor and speial interest groups. "Vie are trying to croate the concept of a training culture ta, promote the concept of training and retraining," says Terry Hes- keth, of the Ministry of Skills Development. "We are doing this through emplayment forums and industrial education nights." "Last year we had 61 courses and about 600 students,» says Hartlen. "Courses have included bricklaying, cabinetmaking, upgrading and women in trades and technology." This year they are introducing a smal business management course. t will run 80 hours and have a capacity for 30 people. Man of the courses run through Durham College. "They are a first-rate organiza- tion. Durham feels privileged to wark with them " says college president Gary JNlonsky about the action committee. .Hartlen says the committee works closely with the Canada Employment Centre. "In the past,- courses were geared ta* the unemployed. Now we are-gearing them to skills upgrading. Presently the dicho- tomy is one-third unemployed and two-thirds upgrading. Our goal is ta focus 100 per cent on skills upgrading.next year," says Hartien. He says that although their budget is not yet totally appra- yod, they have tentatively budge- ted $1.25 million for courses and $180,000 for administration costs. Laundromat gets liquor license fly Debbie Luchuk With recent Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario, approval of a licence for Soap's Goodtime Laundry, Whitby "launderers" will be able ta quench their thirst with beer and wine while doing the weekly wash. 1 Whitby council opposed the 1iqor icense application in Mearch, sending a letter to the LLBO objecting to the licensing of the laundromat. Alcohol will be served in -a glass partitioned room, separate from the laundry area. Similar operations exist in London andOÃ"ttawa. Correction' An article in last week's edi- tion incorrectly identified Tilley Opticians as Tilley Optical. The owner also previously operated Inaya Opticians, not Nova Opti- cal. The Free Press wishes ta, apo- logize for the errors. 401ltobe resurfa.ced Ontario Transportation Minister Ed Fulton annôunced that tenders have been called for resurfacing on Highway 401 in the westbound lanes fromn Brock St. S. in Whitby westerly, at various locations, ta Rougemount Road in Pickering, for 17.9 km. The project wilI restore the varlous sections which have deteriorated due ta wheel rutting. The project has been acclerated as a resuit of Ontario Transportation Lnvestment Initia- tive funding. Tenders will be opened for the project at ministry headquarters in Downsview May 3. OSHAWA MODEL RAILWAY SHOW Saturday, April 29th, 1989 11.00 a.m. ta 4.00 p.m. Eastdale Coliegiate Hi gh School (Corner of Harmony Rd. N. & Adelaide St. Oshawa) Admission: Adults $3.00 Chlldren under 14 $1.00 Under 5 Free Trains -Toys -Pianes - Boats * "1We moved the furnitureC. Our National Trust Manager moved everything cisc." Let National Trust take care of rnoving your Personai Finances. 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