Many employees in our workplace have expressed an interest in forming our own Association.  For some time, we have been looking for an alternative to traditional union representation…an option that would allow us to have our own Association, yet provide the financial assistance, education and support we need to form Canada Cartage Employees’ Association.  The Canadian National Federation of Independent Unions (CNFIU) can give us that support.  Now is the time to take action…read on for more information.

The Independent Labour Movement

The benefit to forming an Independent Association in our workplace is primarily, the members make the decisions that affect our own workplace.  Nobody knows it better than we do, and having our own Association gives us the power to make the decisions that affect us every day.  As an Independent Association, we will also have access to professional labour relations representatives and advisors through CNFIU.

We will have the resources and support we need to make Canada Cartage Employees’ Association a strong and viable entity.

How will CNFIU Assist Canada Cartage Employees’ Association?

• Canada Cartage Employees’ Association will form its own local and adopt by-laws.  We will elect our own Executive Board….THE MEMBERS WILL MAKE THE DECISIONS WITHIN OUR OWN LOCAL.

•  We will hold meetings where every member will have a chance to submit their proposals for a new Collective Agreement.

• CNFIU will provide professional training and an experienced representative to assist us in negotiations and prepare us for the challenge of providing the best representation possible to the employees of Canada Cartage Systems Limited Partnership.

• Membership meetings will be held on a regular basis so that everyone can attend and everyone will have a say in what happens in our workplace.  Canada Cartage Employees’ Association will have autonomy over our local bargaining unit issues.  Why?  Because nobody knows our workplace better than we do!

What are some of the services we will get from CNFIU?

• Legal and professional representation for grievances, arbitration, WSIB, Health & Safety issues, collective agreement issues and other labour issues affecting our workplace

• Training seminars held locally for Canada Cartage Employees’ Association as needed

• Educational Seminars and Union skills training for Executive Board and stewards

• Costs of negotiations, arbitration, training and administration of collective agreement paid by CNFIU

• Access to and participation in CNFIU health benefits trust fund/retirement plan and contingency fund

• Experienced union staff for bargaining, grievances, arbitration, labour  management meetings, regular membership and Executive Board meetings

How much will Canada Cartage Employees pay in dues?

• Full-time employees will pay two (2) hours at base rate (that’s base rate…you keep all your overtime and  premium pay)

• Part-time employees will pay 1.33% of their monthly wages

• The minimum dues payment is $10.00 per month for all employees

• There are no initiation fees to become a member

In addition, every month CNFIU will rebate 12.5% of all dues paid by members of Canada Cartage Employees’ Association back to the Association to be deposited into your own local’s treasury and to be used by your local at the members’ discretion!!!

Ready to take action?

NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!  Just sign a membership card!  Canada Cartage Employees’ Association will only become a reality if you take the next step…call us!  Please contact a member of the organizing committee or contact CNFIU directly and we will arrange to meet you at your convenience.

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.  TAKE A STEP INTO THE FUTURE…SIGN A CARD TODAY!!

SUPPORT CANADA CARTAGE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

CNFIU ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT

1-800-638-9438

website:    www.cnfiu.com

e-mail:   info@cnfiu.com

Canada Cartage Employees’ Association Organizing Committee  and The Canadian National National Federation of Independent Unions