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Short emphasized the company has made no final decision and that the union representing Oakville workers would attempt to put together a similar proposal as the one in the U.S. ‘"We‘re not going to sit on it. We have formally told them we want to be a player in the game," Short said. ‘"The company has confirmed a decision on capacity has to be made," Short said. "It came from Renault â€" the parent company. If an agreement is reached (between the company and the UAW) â€" and subsequently ratified â€" that would mean in addressing the capacity and financial loss situation, Oakville would become an. nonâ€" entity," he said. A total of 3,000 workers are employed at the two U.S. plants. Short said the company negotiâ€" ated a deal with the United Auto Workers â€" which represents plant workers in the U.S. â€" to keep the two U.S. plants open. Short emerged from the twoâ€" hour meeting saying the company representatives had confirmed Mack is considering a proposal to close its Oakville truck plant in favor of keeping its two truck plants located in Macungie, Pa. and Winnsboro, S.C. open. The jobs of 300 employees â€" including 160 plant employees â€" are at stake, said Brian Short, spokesperson for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union, which represents plant employees. ‘"We caught wind a few weeks ago that a decision had been made in U.S. and Oakville was being targetted (for closure)," Short said during an impromptu press conâ€" ference outside the Oakville plant. Short spoke to members of the media before and after a meeting at the plant with two executives from the companies head office in Allentown, Pa. he U.S. parent of TMACK Canada is considering a proâ€" posal to close down its Oakville production faciliâ€" ty in favor of keeping two of its American plants open, the Oakville Beaver learned Wednesday. By SAL BOMMARIOT Oakville Beaver Staff MACEK‘s future in doubt A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 31 No. 42 FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1993 (See ‘MACK‘ page 4) A T aaA a l i G i O# a It‘s time to order your freshly baked Easter Bunny Cake from â€" your neighbourhood Tim Hortons, before we‘re fresh out. @ You‘ve always got time for 7W When Britain‘s National Youth Music Theatre performs at the Oakville Centre Saturday night the audience will likely split its attention between the stage and a very special guest: HRH The Prince Edward. According to event organizer Brenda Bisiker, the Saturday show is essentially a private affair so no walkabout to meet the public has been scheduled. However, anything is possible so there are a few items of protocol to keep in mind. The approved form of address to the prince is ‘*Your Royal Highness" when you first meet him folâ€" lowed by "Sir" in subsequent references. There is no Edward, president of the NYMT, will be on hand to take in the soldâ€"out evening performance of "The Ragged Child" then meet the cast and crew at a reception following the play. Those without tickets hoping to catch a glimpse of royalty will have to be content with a brief appearance as he enters the hall at 7 p.m. and is greeted by Oakville Centre theatre manager Ken Coulter. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Town ready to greet Prince Edward Brian Short, spokesperson for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union: deal with UAW in U.S. would kill Oakville plant. (Photo by Barrle Erskine) One important factor for those who are planning to drop by the Centre is parking. In addition to The Ragged Child at the Centre, the Oakville Art Society is hosting their annual art auction next door at Centennial Gallery. Across Navy Street, Oakville Legion will be holding a function as well. Needless to say, parking in the area will beâ€"at a premium so allow enouch time. National Youth Music Theatre represents a talentâ€" ed troupe of young performers who range in age from 11 to 20. During their stay in Oakville â€" before moving on to perform in New York â€" the cast and crew have been billeted with local families. Those attending the show must be in their seats by 7:55 p.m. and should stand while the prince and his party enter and leave the auditorium as well as during the playing of the national anthems. requirement to bow or curtsey. Tickets are still available for the Monday perforâ€" mance of The Ragged Child, the story of orphans set in "darkest Victorian London." Showtime is 2 p.m. The RCMP will be handling security throughout the evening but as of press time the exact layout of spectator areas was not known. Rationalization could see plant close in favor of U.S..operations 24 Pages WMiller Real Estate Ltd. Today‘s We Prepa Income Tay PORTFOLIO........................ ----------------------- CLASSIFIED.................. Paper Future uncertain Argo veteran Dan Ferrone may be ready to call it quits Auction action... Ask me how you can earn / Electronic Filing When We Prepare Your Income Tax Return REALTOR 75 Cents (GST included) All Oakville Locations. District Office Appleby Mall, Burlington PP 'lyel:333-1212 8 Page 11 Page 14 The Income Tax Specialists Oakville Art Society shares its wares Sales Rep 16â€"19 14â€"15 21â€"23