Ontario Community Newspapers

Oshawa Times (1958-), 24 Jun 1967, p. 45

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QUESTION: ANSWER: ne ---- Local 222, United -Auto Workers, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada are very proud of the part they have played in the continuing quest to better the lot of its members and In so doing, contributing to the making of Canada as a Country of Freedom, Prosperity and Vision. In 1937, Oshawa General Motors workers became organized under the wing of the U.A.W. The people of Oshawa are richer and happier today and the people. of Canada are receiving more of the good things in life because the workers dared to challenge the autocracy of the largest corporation in the world and demand the right to bargain collectively. a Though the initial struggles were hectic, the U.A.W. Union has kept the faith of its members and indeed it has become a symbol of the people's faith in unionism and used to advance the educational, cultural and civic programs of our community. "What makes a nation great?" 'PEOPLE? The U.A.W.'s gains for its members are fundamental ones and recognized throughout the nation as achieve- ments worthy of a country entering into another century of progress. Job Security Vacations with Pay Pensions "Non-Contributory"' Comprehensive Health and Welfare. Plans 'Paid for by the Company" Paid Statutory Holidays Guaranteed Annual Income through a, Company paid Supplement to the Government's Unemployment Insurance. Protection against a rising. cost-of-living through a Cost-of-Living Allowance. Higher wages, and many other material benefits design- ed to provide workers with the economic and social justice necessary in a progressive and affluent society. Above all, perhaps the greatest benefit has been the achievement of human dignity which allows even the humblest worker to go about his daily toil with pride, confidence and head erect instead of the "cap in hand" feeling that so long prevailed. --ULAW.-LOGAL 22 AFL-CIO-CAt

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