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Pýage 2'. Whltby Fmée Prees, WdInesdaày, JuIy 19, 1995 Steelworers strike on, but talks continue By Mike Kowalokl Negotiations aimed at ending a three-week-old strike at North American Steel resumed today. Bargaîners for managemnent and Loal 2784 of the United Steelworkers of Anierica met for more than 12 hours Monday, but could flot reach a seUtlement. Although officiais of both the company ad union were tight- lipped Tesday, both feel the decision to resume contract taîke today is a positive on.. «W. are talking that's a good sign,» said generaf manager-Pon Wilson before dedlining further comment., «I believe we're much dloser to an agreement" echoed Steelwor- kers representative Ron Varley in a prepared statement. Varley too, chose flot to elaborate. About 45 union employees of North American Steel h ave been off the job since June 26. The Hopkins Street factory manufactures steel racks and shelving, but production has been curtailed since the strike beffan. tJnder the previous three-year agreement that expired June 1 workers earn between $16.01i and $16.47 aiâ hour. Ail benefits' including dental prescription cI-ugs and hospital care, are now paid by the com- pany but management has askecà the workers to pay 20 per cent of the drug plan. The union is balking at a"y concessions and also wants im- provements to contract language covering contracting out of work. Management accuses -the union of being infleible on this issue and rejects the Steelwor- kers' demand that it be granted immediate bargaining- rights should the firm expand else- where in Canada or the U.S. North American Steel owns The FORCE is wilth them but that factory, which is alsio a union shop, is not on strike. Local 2784 president Glen Le said his members are ready for a long strike if current negotia- tions prove futile. "W. have 100 per--cent su port of the membership and wil stay out for as lon g as it takes,» a deflant Lee said Tuesday. "W. will go as long as it takes to convince these people that we won't take concessions.» Lee claimed his union is [fight- i ngea symbolic battle on behae f other workers with its stand Mgant concessions and would eto see other Durhamn Region workers join them on the picket line. <Just because youýre making $20 an hour and the other gui's making $10, youre stili in the* 51AbINUmt5I lEotchliU Theres a FORCE in our midst. Familles of Related Cancer Effects has served the greater Whitby and Oshawa area for three years provicling support groups, information and resources for famnilies dealing with cancer. -we are wiIling to talk to newly diagnosed families or parents in crisis to provide wha- tever support we can through available programa, literature and serve as a resource person.» sa sCarole Dunn of FORCCE. Rlbe local organîzation is run by volunteers who offer tele- phone support. As well, monthly meetings are held at the Michael Starr Building in Oshawa. FORCE is associated with Candelighters Canada, founded In August 1987 as an indepen- dent organization connected with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). CCS enabled Candelighters to take more of a leadership role in offering psychosocial services for familles. Social events are. planned for children and parents auch as the Trillium day camp prcgram, for those aged four to seven, at Làakeview Park in Oshawa. A video, 'One, Two, Three Ouchless,' was produced, demon- streatingpain management. FRE helps children feel more at home and flot isolated fromn their families. "W. want them to feel like they're not alone,» says Dunn. F or more information cal Dunn or Heather Warkentin at 436-5848. [REALTY SERVICE IN