President’s Reports
The President’s Report is released every month (except July, August and December) by Local 79 President Tim Maguire. The reports provide a recap of the latest news, announce future events, and highlight general information that members might find useful.
May 2011 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: Councillor Anthony Perruzza vigorously supported the City’s front-line workers during a recent session of City Council when he stated that the Service Review Program process set up by Mayor Ford, which includes a Core Service Review, Service Efficiency Studies, and a User Fee Review, is totally flawed and bound for [...]
April 2011 President’s Report for City of Toronto members
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: The memo sent recently by City manager Joe Pennachetti to senior City managers, instructing them how to answer staff questions about the three reviews of City services that the City is launching, is just one more indication that the City may attempt to contract out jobs and services. (Mayor Ford’s [...]
April 2011 President’s Report for TCHC members
Dear Fellow Member of Local 79 Working at TCHC: On Saturday April 9, 2011, a large number of Local 79 members participated in the “Rally for Respect” organized by Labour, student and community groups. The media reported up to 10,000 people were there demanding that Mayor Ford stop selling off public housing, cutting social programs [...]
April 2011 President’s Report for Bridgepoint members
Dear Fellow Member of Local 79 Working at Bridgepoint Hospital: I recently sent a letter to Marion Walsh, expressing concerns that Bridgepoint Hospital continues to hire management and supervisory personnel, as well as create and fill new management positions that do not provide the delivery of front line services, while our members are being laid [...]
February 2011 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: In January, I made deputations at the Community Development and Recreation Committee on two items that could have a potential impact on Local 79 members. One of the items was a proposal from the Chair of the Committee, Councillor Mammoliti, to form a Childcare Development Task Force. I questioned the [...]
January 2011 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: First of all, I would like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Toronto City Council will soon be making a decision on who will operate and deliver programmes at the new Warden Hilltop Community Centre, located near Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East. Local 79 [...]
October 2010 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: The Municipal election on Monday October 25th is vital for the City of Toronto and for Local 79. We need City Councillors and a Mayor who will ensure that the City of Toronto will continue to provide all the services the citizens of Toronto expect and our members help deliver. [...]
June 2010 President’s Report For City of Toronto members
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member, Earlier this year, Local 79 met with City staff regarding upcoming office relocations in the Employment and Social Services Division, and the related concerns of members. The Division presented a detailed update of the planned new locations and expects the changes to be completed by September of this year. Local [...]
March 2010 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Members, At the beginning of March, Local 79 made a deputation to the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee expressing concerns regarding the operating budget for the 2010 – 2011 fiscal year. Once again we registered our protest about the secrecy of the budget process and the ‘confidential’ references in the publicly [...]
February 2010 President’s Report
Dear Fellow Local 79 Members, City of Toronto Seniority and Service Review of Full Time Unit – Local 79 is still waiting for the City of Toronto to resolve all of the undetermined issues related to the Seniority and Service Review of the Full Time Unit. Local 79 has requested arbitration dates for a number [...]