Friday, January 5, 2018 Local Annual General Meetings Local 302, 304, and 305 Locals Local 302 Local 304 Newsletters Local 302 In November, Local 302 met at Heidehof Home for the Aged to celebrate the hard work of our membership. Motivational speaker and RN Jayne Harvey spoke about responding to and caring for our respective teams and reminding members of the power of positive responses to difficult situations and supporting each other when the work is difficult and demanding—both physically and emotionally. Catered by Karam Kitchen—a social enterprise that employs Syrian newcomer women as chefs—the 2017 AGM was both well-attended and well-enjoyed. Local 304 Local 304 met at the new Mississauga Member Centre in September. Members were updated on the work of the Local, and the board shared some 2017 highlights, including the collaborative effort in raising funds for Kids Help Phone. Members from Barrie, Brampton, Keswick, and Meaford raised over $5,600 for this cause in the first year, and the board looks forward to continuing with this fundraising effort in 2018. The guest speaker for the evening was Mr. John Keating, a retired Durham regional police officer who now spends his time investigating incidents of elder abuse in long term care homes. He spoke on the topic of knowing your rights in workplace abuse investigations, and gave front-line workers and stewards great tips. Local 305 The Local 305 annual general meeting/Christmas dinner was a huge success this year with 115 members in attendance! Jayne Harvey, a motivational speaker and RN, delivered a talk on spreading infectious positive attitudes in the workplace. Hank Beekhuis, national representative and former Ontario director, shared stories about organizing the very first Local 305 homes in the 1980s. It was a great evening of fun, food, and celebrating another strong year for Local 305. Willowgrove members at the Local 302 AGM John Keating delivers a talk to Local 304 members on knowing your rights in workplace abuse investigations Riverbend Place members at the Local 305 AGM/Christmas dinner Previous Next You might be interested in Strathcona Mechanical Workers Approve New Agreement with Wage and Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026 Ready To Deliver 3 Jun 2026 The Miracle of Many Hands 2 Jun 2026 Velocity Mechanical Workers Secure New Contract with Wage and Benefit Improvements 1 Jun 2026