PAGE 4, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS whifby Voice of the County Town Michael lan Burgess, Publisher . Managing Editor 'ie only Whitby newspaper independently owned and operated by Whitby residents for Whitby residents. Published every Wednesday by M.B.M. Plublishing and Photography [ne. Phone 668-61 Il The Free Press Building, 131 Brock Street North, P.O. Box 206, Whitby, Ont. Communhiy Editor Community Editor Production Manager Print & Promotional Manager Classifled Ad Advertlsing Manager *Robin LYon *Carol@ Bertin *Kareni Thompson UAW I should reconsider As we have so often been told in the last few weeks and months the Chrysler Corporation is in big financial trouble and It would appear that the Canadian UAW Involved with them is not being of much help. That is not to the parent corporation, anyways. Their declaration last week has caused hard feelings within the International UAW itself and there is now an ever-widening rift between the Canadian and American members. It is important to understand the position of the Canadian union. The American Congress has said that it will give the troubled giant financial assistance if the union is willing to sacrifice certain demands. The American union, in order to meet this demand, demanded that the Canadian workers also suffer with them. The Canadian UAW astutely pointed out that the Congressional support would not include them and since no similiar demand has yet been made by the Canadian government they said they could not support their American counter- part. There are both good and bad points to the Canadian union's decision. Firstly, the Canadian UAW has lost a lot of respect from their American counterpart and the action may end up hurting them more than they realize. This is because whatever affects the parent Chrysler Corporation will eventually filter down to the Canadian worker. That is, If Chrysler does not fulfil the requirements of the American government, it will not receive financiai assistance and if it does not receive that assistance, it is likely that the company will have to discontinue operations. They will, if not immediately, in the short term go bankrupt. This will throw literally (according to the U.S. Department of Labor) millions of people out of work, not only in the United States but in Canada and other Western countries as well. The Chrysler bargaining unit of the UAW in Canada may be cutting their own throat. On the other hand, the union may have acted wisely, in as much as the Canadian government will require some sacrifice on their part. Why should the Canadian UAW make sacrifices for two governments? The more they give, the longer they will be employed. It is not suggesting that the Canadian Union give in totally to either the International or to the American government but simply that they look at the matter as an exercise in self-preservation. Canada needs those jobs,* the workers need those jobs. in order to survive, Chrysler needs those jobs and so does the United Auto Workers whether they be Canadian or American. So before they make any other seemly rash move or statement the Canadian UAW is advised ta examine ail their options and ail the con- sequences of their actions. it is the function of a union ta represent it's mem bers' interests not ta dabble in international politics. I ', TW TTE C///)P 0 O t L r / N G Ail that volunteers need 1s LOVE Volunteers, in nur- sing homes are very special people: The make the residents' lives more meaningful by showing that mem- bers of the community still care. New volunteers are always needed and welcome at Exten- dicare/Oshawa. No ex- perience is necessary; all you need is LOVE. We are looking for people who can share some of their time with our wonderful people. Most residents enjoy visitors who like to chat or participate in a friendly game of cards or checkers. Volun- teers with special skills in gardening, wood- working, crafts, music, etc. can share their ex- periences and talents. Male and female volunteers - all ages - are required. Anyone who is interested may contact myself or Miss Anna VanderSanden, Activities Supervisor. Either of us will be glad to discuss the oppor- tunities available. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Sandra Pitters, Director of Care Extendicare A big thank-you for Whitby's help Dear Sir: In appreciation of our loss of our son, Todd Casey, who passed away Novem- ber 24,1979, we wish to thank the people of Whitby for their response, especially; Father Harrington of Saint John's for the special service he con- ducted; the ambulance driver who arrived five minutes after our phone call; Town's Funeral Home who made it so easy for us; the Brooklin-Whitby Minor Hockey League who donated a hockey sweater for our son and ail his coaches who were present at his funeral service. Saying thanks will never be enough for what you guys did for our son. An extra thank- you to all my son's friends and the people who travelled a long distance to attend. It made our family so happy to see so many of you sharing our sorrow. God bless you all. Last, but not least, we wish to express our gratitude to General Motors, Inter-City Truck Lines (Cooksville), Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and the staff of the Christopher Robin Home for their contributions. Again Whitby, thank- you. It is so good to know what a town is by its people and our neighbours. Leonard and Casey Tim, Terry, Tom, Janis, Travis. Dorien Teresa, Trudi, Dear Sir: On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112, Whitby, i wish to thank you and your staff for the excellent support your newspaper gave to our 1979 Poppy Cam- paign. Without it, I am sure we would have had dif- ficulty in achieving our ambitious goal - to have the best year ever. Perhaps I might take this opportunity to also thank Whitby business and industry, and the townsfolk who bought and wore the Poppy, proving that the old County Town remem- bers with reverence and pride the sacrifices made by so many young men and women in those dark days of conflict, so that we may live and enjoy our lives in the greatest country in the world. John Razey Chairman Poppy Campaign '79 N, 4tiQ WMoyt Chamo t~~ Comme c e Letter of thanks from the Legion