The Steelshop usually runs about 32 heats a day. They are currently down to 22 heats a day. The Blast Furnace and Steelshop are currently taking outages on Tuesday and Wednesdays while we are slow, to make repairs.

The HSM is mostly rolling on the night shifts in an attempt to save money on hydro costs.

We had an SLC meeting yesterday. Topics of discussion included the apprentices, hours of work, CWS, Workday pay details, safety and discipline among other issues. We are waiting for a response to our concerns.

The MOL was in today touring the HSM with Paul McCrea, management and myself. They left 3 time orders about guarding to be completed in 30 days.

The MOL plans on coming back to do another "pro-active" visit in a couple of weeks.

We are missing quite a few people off on W.I. If you require assistance, please contact Jamie Knowles at your Union Hall 519-587-2000 ext.2290.

As we enter the "Summer", please make sure you follow your areas heat stress plan. This upcoming week is going to get extremely hot.

RUMOUR OF THE WEEK...

     "I heard the mill HR reps are going out into the mills to catch people doing things wrong?"

The HR reps are going out in the mills to learn jobs and talk to workers. Feel free when you see them to approach them and ask any HR or contract questions that you might have.

Contract ESA question of the week...

How many sick days can I have a year? ESA states that you are entitled to 3 sick days (No doctor's note required), 2 bereavement days (Are contract allows 4 paid days) and 3 personal emergency days that you may need to have some proof. In late and out early count as a full day missed as well (ESA).

Thanks,