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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, SEPTEMBER 25,2002 PAGE 3 www.durhamregion.com I CM union leader disappointed with turnout Only 2,000 out of 12,000 members in Oshawa voted OSHAWA - The leader of Local 222 of the Canadian Auto Workers is pleased but disappointed after the weekend ratification vote of the new three-year agreement with General Motors of Canada. Mike Shields, who led the CAW national bargaining team, said he's glad the contract, with wage increases of eight per cent over three years, a $1,000 signing bonus and $1,500 Christmas bonus, was approved by union members. But he's not so happy about the turnout for the vote and the percentage of approval. Of the union's 19,000 members, about 6,000 turned out to vote, including including only 2,000 out of 12,000 members in Oshawa. Overall, 72 per cent of union members members voted to accept the contract. In Oshawa, that dropped to just 62 per Children's author to read from Mike Shields: Glad contract was approved by union members. members. cent. "We were disappointed in the turnout," Mr. Shields said Tuesday. "It was a low turnout and that always really really makes the percentage look a little low." He attributes the low turnout and approval vote to the fact most members members like the deal, which includes $800 million in new investment, most of it in Oshawa. In fact, of those who attended Sunday's meeting at the Civic Auditorium, only half voted, he added. He believes people liked what they heard and didn't bother to attend, expecting expecting the deal to easily get approved. approved. This attitude could have backfired, though, and if those opposing the deal had outlasted the others, workers could have found themselves walking the picket line, he added. In 1996, after a three-week strike, more than 7,000 workers packed the Civic and gave that agreement an 80- per cent approval rate, he noted. The new contract is a good one, he added. "The contract means the production production employees will be making $65,000 a year on a 40-hour week at the end of the contract," he said, not ing skilled trades workers will make $78,000. GM, about to reveal the new Grand Prix to be produced in Oshawa, was happy about the vote's result. "We arc very pleased that we got ratification," said GM spokesman Richard James. "We're pleased that ■ we could recognize the efforts of our employees (with the contract) and our employees also saw the value of the agreement." o * Oshawa Art Association Proudly Presents Camp Samac Art Festival 2002 Celebrating the 21st Annual Art Show and Sale of Original Art At Scouts Canada CAMP SAMAC Festival Hours: Opening Night: Thursday, Sept. 26th 7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 27th 9:00 am - Saturday, Sept. 28th 9:00 am - Sunday, Sept. 29th 9:00 am - Admission is still free Homemade refreshments are available Oshawa Art Association is a non-profit organization supporting and promoting the Visual Fine Arts and Artists in Oshawa and surrounding areas. For further information, 905-655-3310 or 905-728-4713 =^v - 10:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm CONLINROAO TAUNTON ROAD work COURTICE - The Courtice branch of the Ciarington Public Library Library will be hosting a noted children's children's writer. Freida Wishinsky, author of 'Oonga Boonga,' 'Why Can't You Fold Your Pants Like David Levine?', 'Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone,' 'Each One Special' Special' and 'Give Maggie a Chance,' will read from her books on Oct 4. at 10:30 a.m. The reading will be held at the Courtice Community Centre, at Courtice Road and Hwy. 2. For more information call 905- 404-0707. Business Assoc, holds Oct. 2 lunch COURTICE - The Courtice Business Association will hold its next meeting at Good Fellas Restaurant Restaurant on Oct. 2 at noon. Good Fellas is located in the Zeller's Plaza on Hwy. 2 and Townline. Lunch costs $10. This meeting will include topics such as the Heroes of Hope Campaign Campaign and the upcoming fund-raising fund-raising gala for Lakeridge Health Bovv- manville. Guest speaker Jackie Hill- Bower will be discussing topics important important to business owners such as fire prevention and liability. 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