Contact info: georgiansteering@psac.com or call 1-800-354-9086 Toronto RO. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
May 22, 2008
Meet And Greet
All members of Local 500 Georgian Downs Racetrack and Local 530 OLG Security Unit are invited.
June 20, 2007
Education Announcements
The 2007 PSAC Fall School Registrations for the in-residence Stewards School are due June 25th, 2007. Please see the webpage below for an application. Also, please check this site for the upcoming PSAC Fall Education schedule for your region: http://ontario.psac.com/ontario/education/education.shtml
Mar. 15, 2007
Security Guards at the Slots at Georgian Downs Join PSAC
Forty (40) security guards employed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - Slots at Georgian Downs facility in Barrie, Ontario (OLG) have joined the Public Service Alliance of Canada following a representation vote 24 to 11 in favour of PSAC on September 28, 2006.
The vote became official following the Ontario Labour Relations Board's decision dated March 13, 2007, wherein the Labour Board dismissed the objections raised by the OLG and Georgian Downs Racetrack against PSAC's right to represent security guards at the Slots at Georgian Downs facility.
The Employer had argued that a conflict of interest would arise if PSAC represented the OLG security guards because PSAC also represents Georgian Downs Racetrack employees. The Labour Board, however, found that the extent of any monitoring did not give rise to a conflict of interest within the meaning of the Ontario Labour Relations Act.
Feb. 22, 2007
UNION ACTION TO BATTLE MYTHS
Anti-union messages are so much a part of our everyday life that we come to accept them without questioning. We never hear how employees’ rights are supported every day by Unions. It is therefore up to us as Union members to speak out when those pesky anti-union myths surface.
RUMOURS |
FACT |
There is no Union at Georgian Downs Racetrack… |
Yes there is. The Union was certified by the Ontario Labour Relations Board on November 9, 2004. |
There is no Collective Agreement (Union Contract)between the Employer and Bargaining Unit Members |
Yes there is. The Collective Agreement (Union Contract) was voted on and ratified by members September 18, 2006. The Collective Agreement has already been enforced by PSAC in the following areas:
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Because of lay-offs due to the dispute with OHHA and GDL, the |
Yes the company does have to abide by the Seniority provisions set out in the Collective Agreement (Union Contract). The dispute does not and cannot alter the agreed upon provisions between the Company and the Union in the Collective Agreement (Union Contract). The PSAC is not involved in negotiations between GDL and OHHA-we hope it will be resolved soon so that our members can return to work. |
Keep checking this web site for more updates and for our next General Membership Meeting. |
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Sept. 19, 2006
PSAC members ratify new agreement with Georgian Downs Racetrack Ltd
Toronto – Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members employed at the Georgian Downs Racetrack Ltd in Barrie Ontario have ratified their first collective agreement. It will expire on 17 September 2010.
All employees in the bargaining unit employed on the date of ratification will be paid a signing bonus of $350 (less statutory deductions). They will also be entitled to a progressive standardization of the rate of pay and elimination of arbitrary rates of pay.
Other improvements to the working conditions include the addition of a “just cause” clause for disciplinary measures and a grievance and arbitration procedure. The workers will also benefit from a scheduling and lay-offs system based on seniority and a recall right for a period of 12 months after lay-off.
There are approximately 120 Georgian Downs Racetrack Ltd workers covered by this agreement.
Ratification Kits
Complete Ratification Kits for Georgian Downs Racetrack will be available for distribution starting September 11, 2006.
The following people will be distributing the Ratification Kits:
Group 1
Peggy-Sue Lindsay
Eva Bravakas
Gloria Powell
Group 2
Lisa King
Wally Ineson
Group 3
Corina Pereira
Paul Daley
Group 4
Dini Miller
Rosanne O`Regan
Please Click Here for a summary of your ratification kit.
If you require additional information please contact PSAC Toronto Regional Office at
1-800-354-9086 x.247 or e-mail georgiansteering@psac.com
1st Ratification Vote Meeting
Georgian Downs Racetrack Bargining Unit Members will be voting on the tentative collective agreement (contract) that has been reached between Management and PSAC Local 500.
A YES vote of 50% +1 of the membership will mean acceptance of the agreement, which means if 10 people show up and 6 vote "YES", the agreement will pass.
Be sure to come out to vote:
Date: September 18, 2006
Location:
Holiday Inn (Barrie)
20 FAIRVIEW ROAD
BARRIE, ON L4N 4P3
Times: 10:00am; 2:00pm; and 8:00pm
Local 500 will arrange transportation for all members who require it.
Please contact PSAC Toronto Regional Office at 1-800-354-9086 x.247 or e-mail georgiansteering@psac.com for further information. You can also contact Steering Committee members Peggy-Sue Lindsay and Lisa King.
We will be sending out a flyer to be posted on the union bulletin board; distributed by Steering committee members and through the mail, which will specify the times and location of the ratification vote.
PSAC Local 500 Incentive & Salary Survey
Urgent Negotiation Updates
Negotiation Dates
Our next set of negotiation dates are scheduled for July 26 & 27, 2006
Remember to support your organizing team by:
- Filling out the survey and returning it to PSAC or Steering Committee Chairperson Peggy-Sue Lindsay
- Signing a blue union card so the union has your correct information
- Find out ways to get involved in the Local 500
PSAC rally on June 3, 2006
Here are the photo's from the PSAC rally on June 3, 2006 for the right of Georgians Downs Racetrack workers to Bargain and the rights of Slot's workers to organize:
PSAC shows solidarity in numbers to support workers at Georgian Downs |
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Gerry Halabecki (PSAC, REVP Ontario) |
PSAC National President John Gordon engages security personnel from the racetrack |
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PSAC Ontario Spring School participants support Georgian Downs Workers by distributing information leaflets at the rally
Georgian Downs Racetrack Campaign
ON THE RIGHT TRACK!
On June 1st, 2004 more than 100 workers at Georgian Downs Racetrack in Innisfil, north of Toronto, voted to join PSAC.
Racetrack, kitchen staff and mutuel tellers were determined to organize and contacted the Public Service Alliance of Canada to request a vote on June 1st, 2004.
Georgian Downs Racetrack workers are currently negotiating with their employer for increased job security, higher wages, better benefits, and overall improved working conditions.
PSAC Interim Steering Committee representatives encourage members to visit the webpage to review the bylaws and Union bulletins. Stay informed to stay strong!
Collective Bargaining
Local Union News:
*All Bulletins are in pdf format
PSAC is now registered under the Gaming Act (June 1 Newsletter)
Local By-Laws:
Georgian Downs Racetrack Interim Union-Bylaws [Interim Union By-laws]