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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bown Dear Editor, UAW 222, Political Action Committee, would like to take the opportunity to reply to some of the statements made by Pat Wilson, the newly elected President ofthe Osh- awa Chamber of Commerce, at their annual dinner. Mr. Wilson attacked the three NDP MPP's representing the Region for their supposed role in destroying industrial devel- opnent in the ar'ea. First of ail, the information regarding Monsanto was "leaked" by the Mayor's office and the site under investigation was only one of the twelve being investigated in Ontario. Monsanto's record of high publicexpense,. pollu- tion and suffering, demands a careful investigation. Mr. Wil- son should ask the State of Georgia about their experi- ence with Monsanto or refer to the recent program on WBEN TV's 60 Minutes for further information. The story is hair raising. Would the Chamber of Commerce have the people of Port Granby accept the dan- gers of a Nulear Dump that lias neyer worked properly or, been policed properly on the simple promise of a new refinery. The jobs created in a refinery would be welcome but what about the hazards of Pollution?, Is that a good trade' i Is Mr. Wilson certain that no v other job, creating opportun- l ities are possible without the construction of the Pickering Airport or that the proposed airport was necessary and beneficial? Does lie know that the great, new Mirabelle Airport in Quebec cost double the budget and lias only 30 per cent usage? Or that the new Calgary Airport is so far over budget that airlines are refus- ing to pay the rent? The question we would like to ask is why doesn't the Provincial Govermnent offer incentives to private industry'to move into the Region or expend public funds to create indus- tries and services in place of the airport that would be more acceptable to the majority of the people in Durham? The NDP MPP's are honour bound to see that industrial growth is, properly planned for the benefit of aIl and doesn't result in massive debts or liardship.' If the Chamber of Comn- merce is soi concerned about jobs, why didn't Mr. Wilson express concern about the 204 jobs lost due to a Lock-Out at Ontario's Ma leable? Nor did Mr. Wilson express any sym- pathy for the men and their families who are experîencing great hardship because of that Lock-Out. The NDP MPP's are fighting hard to preserve the jobs we already have. Local 222 Political Action Committee not only supports the NDP 'but appreciates the efforts of the three local Members to protect what we already have and to attract new and responsible industry to the area. The people of the area demonstated sound judgement in exercising their democratic riglits in the last Provincial Election. We think that the concern, sensible and sentitive attitudes and just plain good work done by our NDP MPP's is to be applaud- ed. The Chamber od Commerce should take another look at what is being done. The day of the free-wheeling entrepren- eur who could make a few million more by destroying the environmient and the health of workers and then walk away leaving others to pay the price is long gone.ý Mr. Wilson should recognize that fact and perhaps try to aid those who really are trying to wonrk towaqrds anbetter lîfe for week that not only is the proposed budget higher than last year but the subsidies granted to the works depart- ment by the, Ministry of Transportation and Commun- ications are higher also.C When the ministry dished L out the subsidies to the town last year, it paid $700,000 but this yea r, it is offering maintenance and construction E s ubsidies totalling $936,000. d In the proposed budget, the L. bulk of the money would be PRK spent on construction and WI maintenance. 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