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Finding Balance - Fall Prevention
Falls prevention isn’t just about stopping falls before they happen. It’s about continuing to enjoy life’s simple moments; it’s about playing with our grandchildren and keeping up with old friends. Most of all, falls prevention is about keeping our independence.
Falls can result in injuries that limit your ability to move and to remain active and independent. Research tells us that 4 of every 10 nursing home admissions are the result of falling.
Tim Hudak Tea Party Rally in His Own Constituency
Hundreds of retirees, students and young workers hold tea party at PC leader Tim Hudak's office, call for vote against PCs
Tim Hudak Tea Party Rally
More than 400 retirees, students and young workers held a tea party in protest against PC leader Tim Hudak's platform, which rally participants are saying would amount to deep cuts in health care, public services and jobs. A table with two place settings was set up in front of Tim Hudak's Beamsville constituency office – one for Tim Hudak and the other for those whose concerns are being most ignored – youth and seniors.
June 4th Retirees Meeting
On June 4th the Unifor Local 27 Retirees Chapter had one of it's busiest meetings ever featuring 6 guest speakers. The speakers included Katha Fortier, Ontario Unifor Director, Brieanna Angel from Middlesex London E.M.S. and Barb Dolan from the National Unifor Women’s Committee.
We had also arranged for Ontario NDP candidates Teresa Armstrong - London-Fanshawe, Judy Bryant - London-North-Centre and Peggy Sattler - London West to attend the meeting for a question and answer session.
STOP HUDAK !!!
The retirees chapter executive believes! STOP HUDAK !!
2014 Tolpuddle Martyrs Ceremony
This years 2014 Tolpuddle Martyrs Ceremony was held at the Tolpuddle Martyrs' memorial sculpture in Ivy Park, London Ont.
Tolpuddle Ceremony 2014
This Collection is from the 2014 Tolpuddle Martyrs Ceremony held at the Tolpuddle Martyrs' memorial sculpture in Ivy Park, London Ont.
This Years recipient of the London & District Labour Council Tolpuddle Award was Rick Witherspoon.
Hector McLellan, Patti Dalton, City Councillor Judy Bryant and Rev Jim Evans spoke at the ceremony
National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job
The Memorial Service for "The National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job", Hosted by the London and District Labour Council was held at the Topuddle Co-op building, April 28th
National Day of Mourning
Memorial Service for "The National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job", Hosted by the London and District Labour Council.
The Georgina Anderson Progressive Euchre Tournament & Charity Raffle
On Wednesday May 28th, Local 27 will be hosting the first "Georgina Anderson Progressive Euchre Tournament & Charity Raffle"
Why We Need a Day of Mourning: April 28, 2014
Since the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act came into effect in October 1979, the following deaths and injuries have occurred in Ontario workplaces according to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (previously the Workers’ Compensation Board).
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International Earth Day - The Pale Blue Dot
In recognition of International Earth Day I give you this - The Pale Blue Dot.
The haunting words of astronomer Carl Sagan reminding us to cherish our only home.
May 1st ~ Toppuddle Memorial Service
On Wednesday, May 1st at 5 pm a memorial service to honour the Topuddle Martyrs will be held. The Service will be held at the Tolpuddle Martyrs' memorial sculpture at Ivy Park at the fork of the Thames.
As part of the service there will be the presentation of the Topuddle Memorial Award to Rick Witherspoon, Past CAW skilled trades representative for FORD 1520 Local Past President London District Labour Council, CAW National Representative. Retired
A light dinner (finger foods) will be served afterwards at the Wortley Roadhouse House, 190 Wortley Rd London.
April 28th LDLC Service ~ National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job
On Monday, April 28th the London and District Labour Congress will hold a memorial service to honour the memory of these workers. A light lunch will be served afterwards. The Service and lunch will be at the Tolpuddle Co-op building, 380 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3P6