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-- PC candidate Jim Files with Hon. Alan Pope at the recent PC din- ner in Schreiber. United Steelworkers of America "United Steelworkers of American, Local 7020, and Griffith Mines in Ear Falls have reached a settlement in their current negotia- tions," announced Henry Gareau, Staff Represen- tative, United Steelworkers of America. Meetings were held with the membership of the Local Union on Wednes- day, March 27 and Thurs- day, March 28, 1985 at which time the proposed Agreement was presented to the members and recom- mended unanimously by the Negotiating Commit- tee. The settlement was ratified by a large majori- ty of the membership. 'The membership is not totally satisifed with the settlement but recognize that they have won the best settlement under the cir- cumstances and now they can carry on with their lives," stated Gareau. '*Since November 15th, 1984 our membership were in a state of flux, not know- ing what to expect or when. The shock of the mine's impending closure sent repercussions through whole communities. Now, members of the Local and their families and the sur- rounding communities can _at least plan for the future."" The Agreement negotiated by the parties was modified from the -- original proposals in significant areas. Im- provements were made by the Negotiating Committee in many areas, such as severance pay, which will provide two (2) week's pay for each year of service to the employee being terminated. An employee who is retiring will receive one (1) week's pay for each year's service. The retired member will also have a supplement added to his basic pension in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per month to age 65. This was modified from a twenty-four (24) month period subsequent to the retirement: The pension plan was modified in other areas which provides them with additional benefits. The in- surance was increased - both for the retired members and the regular employees. An agreement was reached whereby the welfare plan would con- tinue up to six (6) months subsequent to _ the employee's termination with the company. For the retirees, the OHIP plan will be continued until age 65. Relocation Allowance Relocation allowance will be paid up to twenty- five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) in excess of the government allowance. In addition, the retired members will be relocated and qualify for such reloca- tion allowance. Housing Subsidy The Company's original proposal for the housing subsidy, the Union con- tends, did not provide any financial assistance what- soever to the members. This has been rectified, whereby anyone living in the Red Lake-Madsen area will receive forty per cent (40) of the Municipal Assessed Value, of the home and in the Ear Falls- Chikouni River area they will receive sixty per cent (60). "This will ensure that our people will receive some financial assistance,"' said Gareau. Rental Housing Rental housing was reaf- firmed whereby the employee will be entitled to up to twelve (12) months' free rent subsequent to his termination. During that period if he chooses to pur- chase the unit, he will be given the remainder of that year's rent plus five thou- sand dollars ($5,000) to purchase the house. C.O.L.A. high | 1-229-1611 mornings } Business, Auto & Home ANNOUNCEMENT SHORELINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE LIMITED has located in Terrace Bay, Ontario. The office (formerly occupied by E.W. Paget) will be open Afternoons Monday - Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Telephone 825-9492 afternoons The Cost of Living Allowance was changed to a four per cent (4) trigger, which the Union believes will generate some monies during the lifetime of the Collective Agreement. Summary '*We don't believe that our members received what they are entitled to,"' said Gareau, "but certaily the settlement will soften the blow of their predica- ment." 'Our work is not done," stated the Staff Representative. ""We_are now going to concentrate our whole efforts on the Labour Industrial Adjust- ment Committee to ascer- tain that our people are given all the assistance available, such as retrain- ing, exploratory grants to aid them in finding new work, and any other assistance that is available to them."' Adam Jankowski, Presi- dent of the Local, who so forcibly brought to the at- tention of the company the plight and concerns of the Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, April 10, 1985, page 7 Pope Endorses Files: Mocks Opposition At a recent dinner in Schreiber, Ontario's new Health Minister and former Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Allan Pope praised Jim Files as a concerned can- didate. Files is the P.C. nominee seeking election in the Lake Nipigon Riding on May 2nd. Pope an- nounced that his Ministry concurred with a request made by Files some months ago that the five area hospitals be provided with and share the services of a resident pharmacist. "It is this type of concern for the Riding that Files wants to carry to Queen's park."' Pope went on to say that the Opposition's plan to campaign on the accoun- tability of the Conser- vative's record was great news for the party because the government's record speaks for itself. He cited examples of government efficiency and achievement that have led to a high degree of political and economic stability. In economic growth and job creation for example, On- 'tario ranks higher than any other single area in North America. Pope stated that voters in the Lake Nipigon Riding will have the chance of electing Jim Files, a can- didate who is backed by.a party with a strong tradi- tion of leadership, ex- perience, comprehensive policies, and support. Comparing the Opposi- tion parties' policies with that of the P.C.'s, Pope commented that the Liberals' best policy would be to join the Conser- vatives. As for the N.D.P., the Toronto-based economic policy for the North is confusing at best. According to their leader Bob Rae, the N.D.P. would nationalize the resource areas of Northern Ontario but not the manufacturing sector. The rationale behind the latter is that nationalization would take away jobs. If that is the case then what would happen in the resource areas regarding development and expan- sion? "Would for example the on-going Hemlo developments be taking place? Nationalization would mean the end to in- vestment and would adversely harm primary and secoadary industrial development."' The choice then for the voters in Lake Nipigon is the same as it is for the rest of Ontario: "It is to elect a Candidate and a party that represents concern and development or candidates and parties that represent much less."' Norm Boon, PC candidate Jim Files, the Hon. Alan Pope Minister of Health and Joe Figliomeni pose for pictures prior to cutting the dessert cake at recent PC dinner in Schreiber. Membership facing displacement due to the Mine's closure, will con- tinue to act on all Commit-- tees to assure, with the assistance of his commit- temen that all our members are given this assistance. Walk-A-Thon Terrace Bay Kinsmen are sponsoring a walk-a-thon from Terrace Bay to Schreiber and back. Proceeds go to assist C.F. research. The walk-a-thon will be held Sunday, April 28th, and-begins at 8 a.m. at St. Martin's School Gym in Terrace Bay. Pick up your sponsor sheets at the Terrace Bay Rec Centre soon. INSURANCE Before you buy LET'S COMPARE Maybe we can save you some money on: e AUTO e HOME e LIFE Call: DAVE LAMBERT Insurance Agencies Thunder Bay, CALL NO CHARGE 1-800-465-3916 \ es FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY