So, Dave and I met with Jim Pasel, a local leader of the USW (United steel workers), after we got talking we realized we couldn't plan everything and get the approval from certain organizations in time, so we've rescheduled for the 19th of April, the 18th will instead be used for us to get together and get every one up to date on whats going on, and so we don't look like a bunch of unorganized hooligans come the rally.
Another thing that come up is ore agenda, what exactly were out for.Yes, we are supporting the collation government, but we still need more.If you have suggestions send dave or I an email.(cushman_360@hotmail.com and erik_dolgos@yahoo.ca respectively)
Now, Jim Pasel said that something they were pushing for is an expansion of employment insurance benefits to laid off workers, (more can be found here: http://expandei.ca/), despite what you might think, this is important to us. He explained to us how it worked, that one of the ways laid off workers qualified for more EI was to go back to school. That means that they are going back to collage or university and putting bread on the table so there families can eat. I can understand why, but what are we going to do if we want to get into one of those courses that laid off workers filled up? I'm trying to make laid off workers doing this feel quilty, I'm just trying to say that I think we -as students- should support this, not because most of us want to go onto post secondary, but because these laid off workers want to get back to work as soon as possible, and EI helps them by letting them put bread on there table while they can look for jobs.
Well thats what I think anyways.
-Erik Dolgos, CSC Vice President
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Statement Plans for the CSC, 2008-2009
In a group with this potential and magnitude, especially with such a new and controversial subject rooted in the heart of our very country, being heard is key. In this case, organization and teamwork are dreadfully important.
Keeping this in mind, the CSC has plans to carry out the following, if possible.
Firstly, in order to gain any sort of credibility among others, we are in dire need of a Teacher Advisor at AN Myer. There are currently plans in place to contact firstly Mr. Harris, the Civics/Law/History Teacher. Other possibilities may include Mr. C. Sirianni, and perhaps Mr. Mulvale, or Mr. Sauer.
Secondly, once a Teacher Advisor is in place, the next logical step would be making further connection in the administration. Naturally, I am referring to the Principal or Vice Principal. In doing so, we will be hoping to further our current advertising campaign, perhaps with time on the PA system occasionally, or even an ad or link on the school website. However, one of the main points to discuss with the Teacher Advisor and Principal is the possibility of instating the CSC as an official school club. In doing this, we hope that more students will see the CSC as a legitimate organization, and join. Or at the very least, perhaps some nice shiny school points will entice a bit of a crowd, no?
As well, making the CSC an official school club would not only make us a single minded organization, and would allow us to create a more concrete staying power within AN Myer. Not only would we be limited to the coalition controversy, as our current conflict, but also perhaps we would be able to do the same for future political events. Having an official club would allow us, with the help of a Teacher Advisor, to discuss and inform others of the political situations in Canada. Should the coalition debate no longer be relevant, the CSC would continue to thrive on the many political aspects of Canada. Should this idea grow into our sister schools, through our administrators there, and their work, it would even be possible for the different branches of the CSC to join together to debate, discuss, and even influence, should this come to its full potential.
Lastly, plans are already in the works for a YouTube connection within the CSC, in addition to the already running Blogspot, and Facebook sites. We are hoping as well to inform the press of this organization. In another effort to help inform people of the CSC, we will hope to advertise small presentations in the lecture hall for those interested. However, this would only be possible if we had the full support of the administration, and the help of a Teacher Advisor.
Currently, communication between David and several unions are in the works, and a rally is tentatively set for the new year, in the second half of January. Any new information or progress will be released as soon as possible.
Keeping this in mind, the CSC has plans to carry out the following, if possible.
Firstly, in order to gain any sort of credibility among others, we are in dire need of a Teacher Advisor at AN Myer. There are currently plans in place to contact firstly Mr. Harris, the Civics/Law/History Teacher. Other possibilities may include Mr. C. Sirianni, and perhaps Mr. Mulvale, or Mr. Sauer.
Secondly, once a Teacher Advisor is in place, the next logical step would be making further connection in the administration. Naturally, I am referring to the Principal or Vice Principal. In doing so, we will be hoping to further our current advertising campaign, perhaps with time on the PA system occasionally, or even an ad or link on the school website. However, one of the main points to discuss with the Teacher Advisor and Principal is the possibility of instating the CSC as an official school club. In doing this, we hope that more students will see the CSC as a legitimate organization, and join. Or at the very least, perhaps some nice shiny school points will entice a bit of a crowd, no?
As well, making the CSC an official school club would not only make us a single minded organization, and would allow us to create a more concrete staying power within AN Myer. Not only would we be limited to the coalition controversy, as our current conflict, but also perhaps we would be able to do the same for future political events. Having an official club would allow us, with the help of a Teacher Advisor, to discuss and inform others of the political situations in Canada. Should the coalition debate no longer be relevant, the CSC would continue to thrive on the many political aspects of Canada. Should this idea grow into our sister schools, through our administrators there, and their work, it would even be possible for the different branches of the CSC to join together to debate, discuss, and even influence, should this come to its full potential.
Lastly, plans are already in the works for a YouTube connection within the CSC, in addition to the already running Blogspot, and Facebook sites. We are hoping as well to inform the press of this organization. In another effort to help inform people of the CSC, we will hope to advertise small presentations in the lecture hall for those interested. However, this would only be possible if we had the full support of the administration, and the help of a Teacher Advisor.
Currently, communication between David and several unions are in the works, and a rally is tentatively set for the new year, in the second half of January. Any new information or progress will be released as soon as possible.
- Sarah Meier,
Head CSC Writer
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