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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1981, PAGE 3 Herrema confident strike INVITATIONS won't interupt water andàe* = sewer services in Durham CONT'D FROM PG. 1 Herrema is also oi the opinion that there will be no serious disruption of water and sewer services. In fact, the worst affect on the public would be the lack of road marking and inter- section improvements. The chairman described the talks to date as "firm" saying that it meant "both sides are pretty adament in their positions." This does not mean that lhe region is going to be in- flexible." "We're prepared to extend what is beyond the table," Herrema said indicating that the region may be prepared to increase their offer. He does not expect the strike to be a long one, saying that "I think we're too close for it to be a long one." Herrema said that one per cent equals $380 over two years. The workers, who went on strike at midnight last Friday, have set up picket lines at water and sewage plants and landfill sites. Whitney said that the region's offer of 20 per cent over two years was poor when the Durham Regional Police Force received 27 per cent over the same period. "In the face of that we have no choice but to strike," he said. Herrema said that there is no comparison between the outside workers and the police force. "There's a substantial dif- ference in jobs," the chair- man said. "I can't compare the police and the outside workers." Herrema pointed out that the settlement reached with the police association was the responsibility of the police commission and the region had little to do with it. "We don't have control over the police budget," Herrema said adding that the region only has control of its own. However, this view has been disputed by Whitney who said that regional coun- cil's two representatives on the commission gave their support to the police con- tract. Under the old agreement that expired on December 31, the workers received between $7.50 and $9.88 an hour or $13,650 and $19,266 a year. The 266 striking workers are divided almost evenly in their duties with 130 working on regional roads and 130 working at the region's 23 water and sewer treatment plants. Regional officials advise those residents having com- plaints or needing services should contact the public works department at 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby (668-7721). Garbage collection will not be hampered by the strike since it is a respon- sibility of the local municipality although the regional landfill sites in e*t Scugog and Arlington will be closed. Other sites are ex- pected to remain open to the public. McALLISTEIRS PRESENT A SALE ON 0Stiffel LAMPS STIFFEL Lamps are distinctive in design, flawless in c.raftsman- ship. Each lamp is a treasure from Stiffel - artisans in lam- pcraft. Choose from more than 200 different styles. There's one to fit beautifully into your home, fit sensibly into your budget. There are no finer lamps made. SAVINGSOF 15% McALLISTFMS Where discerning people make an investment in beauty 70 Rossand Rd. W., Oshawa (416) 576-6465 Mon., Tues., Wed. 10.6 - Thurs., Fri. 10-9 - St. 10-5 I The number of clients unemployed and registered for work at the Canada Em- ployment Centres in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa for the month of April totalled 9,653, consisting of 4,292 female and 5,361 male clients. This compares to 9,252 registrations during March. Placemerits in the three offices totalled 653 for the month, which compares to a total of 413 placements during March. The majority of clients were registered in material handling; manufacturing of transpor- tation equipment; construc- tion trades; product fabricating, assembling and repairing; sales; service and clerical categories. During April, the greatest employment opportunities existed in accommodation and food services; personal services; retail trade; special trade contractors; manufacturing of transpor- tation equipment. In April, there were 9 agreements signed under the Canada Manpower In- dustrial Training Program. As a result, 13 people will benefit from both training and employment in the Region of Durham. At the end of April, there were 129 students in the skill courses sponsored by the Canada Employment Centre and 49 people receiving academic upgrading at Durham College. Students are advised that the Canada ,Employment Centres for Students are now opened and taking registrations for summer employment. The Ajax and Whitby Centres are opened from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Oshawa and Bowman- ville Centres are onened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 9,653 out of work in April the Doctor Joseph O. Ruddy General- Hospital SALE OF MEMBERSHIPS The Annual Meeting of the Corporation of The Doctor Joseph O. Ruddy General Hospital will be held on Wed- nesday, June 24,1981 at 8:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Section 1 (2) (il) of the Hospital ByLaws states: "A mem- ber who pays his or its fees annually shall not be entitled to vote nor to participate at any meeting of the Cor- poration unless his or its membership was paid in full at least thirty days prior to the date of the meeting." Fees may be paid at the Administrator's Office of the hospital Monday through Friday, during normal business hours or may be remitted to: The Secretary Board of Governors The Doctor Joseph O. Ruddy General Hospital Gordon Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 5T2 Cheques marked "Membership Fee" should be made payable to the hospital. Postmark determines eligibility of mailed applications. Membership Fee: Individual $2.00 Organization $5.00 pO 1