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.
Drummond Report ‘road map’ would lead to a dead end
The following letter by CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire was sent to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, expressing alarm over the irresponsible public sector cuts recommended in the Drummond Report.
Transparency within the TCHC will make it more responsive and accountable
The following is a letter from CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire, sent to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford recommending strategies to make the Toronto Community Housing Corporation more accountable and responsive to the needs of its stakeholders.
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.
Poorest pensioners being asked to fund corporate tax cuts
The following letter by CUPE Local 79 President Tim Maguire was sent to Prime Minister Harper to express concerns about the income security of Canada’s retirees and pensioners after plans to cut back on Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
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.