December 11, 2008

CMAW Holds First Convention as All-Canadian Union

Feature story from the Winter 2008 Newsletter:

Close to 100 delegates from around the province gathered to discuss, debate and vote on more than 30 resolutions at CMAW's second convention -- our first as an all-Canadian union.

Led by Joyce Holmes, CMAW Council's office assistant, delegates stood proudly to sing O Canada and Solidarity Forever.

In his opening remarks, president Jan Noster thanked participants for their commitment. He said, "While time spent debating issues can make convention days long, policies set are for the well-being of our union."

He highlighted union efforts over the last year. "CMAW-funded training will continue and improve. Lobbying efforts with the B.C. Ministry of Labour will also continue. CMAW is lobbying for changes to the Labour Relations Code that will potentially help our union grow."

Brother Noster told participants that the establishment of a CMAW, CEP, FTQ National Construction Cooperation Committee provided thousands of hours of employment for the three unions.

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