Letters
Defending the interests of members is something Local 79 does on a continual basis. Part of that defense comes in the form of advocacy or presenting objections in letters. The letters below are Local 79′s latest responses to the actions of employers and governments.
Selling off community housing is a step backward
This letter to Mayor Ford and the Members of the Executive Committee, from CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire, details the importance of Toronto Community Housing’s Stand-Alone Units.
Mitzie Hunter appointed new CEO of the Greater Toronto Area CivicAction Alliance
The following is a letter to Mitzie Hunter congratulating her on her recent appointment as the CEO of the Greater Toronto Area CivicAction Alliance, and stressing the importance to Local 79 of forging strong working alliances with other organizations and individuals who share common goals regarding our city.
Prime Minister Harper must defend workers locked out by Caterpillar Inc.
The following is a letter to Prime Minister Harper protesting the current lockout of the workers from the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 27 by Electro-Motive Canada (EMC).
Scarborough residents stand to lose valuable services in 2012 Budget
This letter was presented as a deputation to the Scarborough Community Council by CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire. In it, Maguire details the impacts that the proposed 2012 Budget will have on Scarborough residents.
Dembinski: ‘Workers axed, not management’
On Friday, December 9th, 2011, Ann Dembinski appeared as a guest columnist in The Toronto Sun.
Dembinski to Budget Committee: Budget is reckless and irresponsible
The following was delivered by Local 79 President Ann Dembinski on December 7, 2011 as a deputation to the Budget Committee Special Meeting.
Contracting out cleaners will impact families, neighbourhoods
This letter was submitted by CUPE Local 79 President Ann Dembinski to the members of the Community Development & Recreation Committee on the issue of contracting out City cleaners. In her letter, Dembinski points to the risks of losing highly-trained employees, and stresses the impacts that contracting out will have on the families and communities [...]
Child care report should be acted upon immediately
In this letter, CUPE Local 79 President Ann Dembinski sheds light on the difficult transition that child care centres are facing with the introduction of Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten. A ‘Children’s Services Report’ that outlines the problem must go to City Council without delay.
Selling energy assets a short-term fix, will cause longterm pain
In this letter submitted to the City’s Executive Committee, CUPE Local 79 President Ann Dembinski expresses her disappointment regarding proposed plans to sell city assets (10% of Toronto Hydro and 100% of Enwave), noting that assets that bring in revenue should not be sold to for-profit corporations at the expense of Torontonians.
Toronto Community Housing Board’s plan to sell 706 homes will have terrible impact on City
This letter was presented to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s Board meeting by CUPE Local 79 President Ann Dembinski in writing and in person by deputation. Dembinski warns about the impact of selling off the stand-alone units, which would displace hundreds of tenants and families.