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@ THE CBHAWA TIMGS, Tussdey, February 26, 1963 TEST PONTIACS IN THE FAR NORTH a GM EXPERIMENTAL En- gineering Staff line up with test Pontiac used at Kapus- kasing cold weather tests, Left to right, Cliff: Trick, Carl Miller, Bill Woodcock, Bill Toms, Dick McLaughlin, Roy Holmes (Vauxhall), Al Dow- son, Jim Porter and Martin Chenhall. --GM Photo Trade Union Year Busy By CLIFF PILKEY President Oshawa and District Labor Council In view of the fact, this is the Oshawa Times Progress Edition, it would be fitting to review the progress of the Trade Union Movement in Oshawa and Dis-' trict. Labor in the very recent that something has to be done in the area of Social Benefits and I feel sure everyone must agree up to now they have ac- complished in the past few years realistic improvements in the fringe benefit area. FRINGE BENEFITS What are the areas in fringe benefits that should become Labor's objective in the future? years has stressed the y to improve in what is common- ly known as the fringe benefit area. This is a very important area because it does reflect in the worker's day to day needs and his or her future needs. We are specifically talking about medi- cal-hospital coverage; pensions; insurance; sickness and acci- dent benefits; supplementary benefits; vaca- tion pay; paid: holidays, etc. These items have been stress- ed more in recent years because the worker has realized, without protection in these areas, his wage rate (regardiess of oe has little mean- g. What good is say $5.00 per hour if this is possible, if you are sick or in hospital or you are laid off from work. The Trade Union Movement agreed how|paid drug If we were dealing in priorities ore would have to say in typical labor terms we must break new ground. This is in drugs. Drugs have become a burden on the backs of many workers and jeven, more so where there 's prolonged or chronic sickness in the family. It must also be noted the cost have become prohibitive. means where there is sickness the worker's standard of living is jeopardized because his earn- ing power is directed to the cost of drugs. There is in a minor way pre, plans in existence now but there must be an ex- pansion in coverage in this re- gard. Labor should spare no effort in the future to new ground or improve on past achievements. E> Ge, SHE'S EFFICIENT... SHE IS A Canadian School of Business GRADUATE She's efficient . . She's @ Canadian School ef Business graduate and chences are she is filling @n importent position in an Oshewe business office. Dey efter dey, more and more women are discover- ing thet @ diplome from the Cenecdian School of Business is the. key thet unlocks the door to a se- cure position and an ex- citing future in the busi- ness field. ~ ad Yeas PROG LET'S: WORK TOGETHER... Our community is fortunate to have so many people working for the benefit of all of us. But, there's a lot to be done toward improvement, and your help is vitally needed, If you want more Job Opportunities, Schools, Better Roads and Public Facilities; Great- er Prosperity for You and Your Family -- then YOU must be willing to spend your money for goods and services at home, to Support civic organizations and functions -- to be an active citizen! Let's Work Together for Progress! Ontario Steel Products Co. LIMITED Office and Plant: Ritson Road North, Oshawa--Head Office, Toronto, Plants at Oshawa, Gananoque, Chatham, Milton. FOR FULL PARTICULARS -- DIAL 728-7081 THE Canadian School of Business 522 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA PROGRESSING SENIORITY 7 GUARANTEED ANNUAL WAGE | = IMPROVED PENSION PLAN 1935 WITH OSHAWA AND DISTRICT SOCIAL SECURITY * GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE * IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS 1963 28 YEARS OF PROGRESS UNITED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS LOCAL 222