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» * FARM & RURAL For agricultural workers RR -- Tuesday, April 23, 1996-- 15 Union calls on Charter to protect rights - At a media conference April 14, phe United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) announced they "are initiating a charter challenge to fight for the rights of 'Ontario' agricultural workers. '"Agricultural workers have been discriminated against historically," says Walter Lumsden, president of UFCW Local 1993. Lumsden says that in the 1930s, these workers were §opprically excluded om New Deal labour * legislation in the United Crop insurance changes, deadline to apply May 1 Important changes have been made to the Crop Insurance Plan for Forage. First, the "A" and "B" * Durham West #4 » Dairy Club News by Jason Crosier The first meeting of the Durham west 4H Dairy Club was held at the home of our leaders Danny and Collette McFadden. We began the meeting with Pe 'elections. Elected for * president this year was Anson Crosier. Our Vice President is Michael Harder, our Secretary will be Nick Teefy, 'and the Press, Reporter is Jason Crosier. Next we learned about the cows digestive system. After the informative lesson we judged a challenging class of 5 year old Holstein'sp We then ended the meeting with the 4H pledge and had "cake and chocolate mil "afterwards. We would like to thank thé*McFadden's for hosting the first meeting of the year. The next meeting will be on May 6th at 8PM at the farm of the Doble's. . [1 :{e/olVel]\[cm options have been combined for 1996 which means thats! forage producers wil®be insured on the samé basis in 1996. The two options were introduced in the past to address the heeds of two distinct groups' of producers. Option "A" was introduced mainly for' farmers who required high quality forage. Option "B" was introduced mainly for farmers who required. higher yielding but good quality forage. Farmers have stated that the differences between the two groups are no longer as great as in the past. Combining the "A" and "B" options addresses this issue. ~ Second; premium surcharges and discounts' are capped at 50% of the hase premium rate. Previously they were uncapped which meant that farmers could face large premium LINDSAY USED TRACTOR PARTS BUY ALL MAKES and MODELS 5 Miles South of Hwy. #7, on Hwy. #35 Phone (705) 324-8331 P.O. Box 803, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4W9 increasés/decreases from year to year. Capping the premium ° charged to , farmers at 50% of the base rate will allow for more gradual pregiium rate changes from year to year. Third, the base premium + rate has decreased by 11% over last year. The base rate in 1996 is 3.57% compared to 4% in 1995. Growersswho would like to discuss thesé changes to the plan or how forage insurance will benefit their operation are encouraged to call their District Coordinator for more information. Growers may also gall the local office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Féod and ural Affairs, Barry Roberts, District Coordinator or phone the (Crop Insurance | Commission of Offtario at (416) 326-3276. The . deadline for applications is May 1st, 1996. 1-888-WINDOOW Your One Stop Window Shop! WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS : ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS 'Reduce Drafts and In Warmth in Winter and Cooli FINANCING AVAILABLE - 5 years fromr6.d ase. in Summer. | OAC. (Limited Time Offer.) - 8, (CZIEXTI YD) States for overtly political reasons caused by the opposition of the powerful farm lobby. This occurred despite overwhelming testimony before Congressional Committees describirfgjthe miserable working conditions experiences by agricultural workers and the violence encountered by those who attempted to organize unions. Ontario labour relations legislation was modelled on the United States legislation, so Ontario = agricultural workers ended up suffering the same fate at the hands of the farny lobby. Some 50 years later, Ontario agricultural workers still don't have-the health andi safety protections enjoyed by other workers in'Ontario or even agricultural ~workers in eight other Canadian provinces. "Finally, in 1994, after years . of studies, submissions, reports, and committees, workers won the right to bargain collectively . for better working conditions," says Lumsden -- "but then the La J Harms government turned around and stripped them of these rights retroactively!" Lumsden, EY the UFCW has retained the law firm of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson in Toronto to represent it. They believe that the provisien$ of the Labour Relations and: Employment Statute Law" Amendméht Act, 1995 that repealed the collective" bargaining system' for agriculturd] workers are | discriminatory and violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. UFCW Local 1993, together with former members, of e now decertified union local will be applying t the Ontario Court (General Division) to have these statutory provisions sttuck down. "We believe it is imperative that people understand this is not just,' about agriculture workers," says Lumsden. "The Harris government has persistently passed laws that hammer 'the helpless. This is just 'one more example -- any other group could b#next." GERMAN ENGINEERED Q ~3 OT 'AT A MOR AFFORDAB | - PRICE! Up To s1 00 i Unul June 16, 1996 or while supplies ast Take advantage of this great ofler and nce the German Engineered @ualify that STIHL has been building into its products for over 70 years. W Eloctronic ignition (with ife-time warranty for quick. y starting. ickstop™ inertia- activated, chain brake for grpater operator protection 8 Antivbration system for increased user comfort and safety You can save up to $100. on selected STIHL 000L., 025, 026, and 034 Wood Boss Chain Saws. 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