Workers Appreciation Day November 6, 2008

GREY-BRUCE LABOUR COUNCIL, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR,  DECLARES COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS APPRECIATION DAY FOR NOVEMBER 6TH, 2008, AND UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS RESOLUTION TO SHOW SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION.

 
     The resolution was sent to municipal councils all around Ontario by the Ontario Federation of Labour in hopes that municipal councils would support this resolution. Currently the OFL has reported to the Grey-Bruce Labour Council that Owen Sound Council would not support this resolution based on their policy of not endorsing proclamations. The Labour Council does not see this as a proclamation and simply "sees the resolution as a way to recognize the amazing and critical work that these people do everyday" according to Labour Council President Dave Trumble.   

Municipal Resolution:  November 6th, 2008   
Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day

Whereas community social service workers are vital to the quality of life within all Canadian communities; and

Whereas community social service workers provide crucial services to families and children; people with disabilities: respite care; people and families dealing with substance abuse: women and their children in transition houses or sexual assault centres; Aboriginal Peoples: as well as services to new Canadians; and more: and

Whereas the quality of these services depends largely on the dedication of trained workers who provide these services; and

Whereas the availability of these services helps improve the quality of life for everyone, while making our communities stronger and more stable; and

Whereas greater recognition and understanding of the critical role these workers play in our communities are needed to ensure the continued availability and improvement of services; and

Whereas awareness and support for these services begin at the local level:

Now therefore be it resolved that this council proclaims November 6th as Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day.

13/01/2009 04:24 PM