Business update. The month of May doesn't have the best outlook. It seems that we have about half the amount of sales that we were forecasted to have. Although June looks a little more promising than May.

Your SLC and Unit Chairs had a meeting last Thursday. We brought up some cost savings ideas as we were asked to do. It seems Stelco was open to some of our ideas. Thanks to all those who reached out to me with their thoughts.

April 28th is the federal election. You may be entitled to limited time off work to vote that day. A notice will go out shortly from Stelco with instructions.

Next Monday is the International Day of Mourning. This is a day to honour and remember all those who were injured or killed on the job. Your H&S Committee will be at the gate handing out helmet sticker that morning from 5:30am to 8:00am. Please give yourself a little extra time that day.

RUMOUR OF THE WEEK...

          "Why does the local always support the NDP during elections?"

The National Office and the District Office have always supported the NDP as they are the "Labour party". We had a union meeting the Monday before yesterday and the membership voted not to endorse any candidates or Party in this upcoming election. In the last provincial election, the membership voted to endorse the Independent Bobbi Ann Brady.

Thanks,