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Thank You Notes From The Locals YOU Supported!
Proudly Helping Union Families Since 2004
Copyright 2004
Dear Casandra,

As President of Local 102-O, I want to
personally thank you and all the
volunteers that went with you to
Pembroke and put smile on our 15
members faces, I received many calls
telling me how surprised and grateful
they are.  I also would like to thank
everyone who helped out and gave
donations and time.

I would like to take this opportunity
to wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!!

In Solidarity,
Kathleen Brady, President
CEP Local 102-O
Ottawa,Ontario
Dear Sister Robinson,

The members of Local CEP 102-0 (Pembroke)
would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all
members who took the time and money to
support us. All of you, truly went above and
beyond to make the holidays easier. Not having
everyone's email, to thank each and every local
for their support, I would ask you to pass along
our gratitude for this kind act.  You have truly
shown the meaning of Christmas as well as
solidarity.
The members of CEP local 102

I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for organizing Operation
Christmas Cheer.  The members of my
local who have been on strike since
September 23,2005 greatly appreciate
the financial donations that was
provided by all participating locals.

Your effort and generosity will never
be forgotten.
Yours in Solidarity,
Dan Lacasse
President - CEP 31x Espanola
    Thank you very much for all the support
    for our members walking the line in
    Hawkesbury. Your tremendous support
    will allow our members to last one day
    longer. The Companies Corporate agenda
    at the bargaining table is unconscionable.
    Our members resolve to win is incredible.
    With your support we will win. So once
    again thank you so much for your help.

    Wayne Fraser
    USW Director District 6
    Ontario and Atlantic Canada
A Letter From the President of CEP 37x

On behalf of CEP Local 37x I want to express a
very big thank you to Operation Christmas Cheer.
 Without the help of all unions it could not have
been possible.  It has warmed our hearts and put
smiles on the faces of our members.

Operation Christmas Cheer provided a much
brighter time during the Holiday Season for us.  
Thank you is not nearly enough for all that our
Sisters and Brothers have done for this local.

I
n Solidarity,
Marcel Touchette
President - CEP 37x
Canadian Office & Professional
Employees Union Local 343 -
Hamilton

Hamilton, ON - Members of the
Canadian Office & Professional
Employees Union Cope Local 343
would like to wish everyone a Happy
New Year an all the best in 2007.  
Operation Christmas Cheer made our
Christmas Season a huge success.

Day eighty of our strike is fast
approaching.  This has been a very
long strike particularly during this
time of year.  The weather is on our
side though and the sun is shining
brightly.  Fortunate for us, Operation
Christmas Cheer is on our side too.  
Through Labours generosity our
members were able to have a
“normal” Christmas morning with
family and friends.

Christmas is extra special when there
are young children gathered around
the tree on Christmas morning
anxiously awaiting to open their gifts
with a sparkle in their eyes and a grin
on their faces.  Just one glimpse at
those rosy cheeks and smiling faces
on Christmas morning says it all.  
Thank you for making that possible
for our young families.

Barb Rowell - COPE 343 Chief
Steward
a non-profit organization
Dear Christmas Cheer Participants,

On behalf of the families and members of CEP
Local 37x, we would like to extend a sincere
thank you to all of the Locals that contributed to
the Christmas Cheer.  Special thanks to
Casandra and her husband for delivering the
Christmas Cheer while braving the Northern
elements (winter storm and treacherous driving
conditions).  The letters of encouragement, food
donations, vouchers and monetary donations
were greatly appreciated by all.

It is heartwarming to see that support continues
to surround us after 15 months, especially during
the Holiday Season.  Your thoughtfulness and
generosity has touched us deeply. We are
blessed and very grateful for being a part of the
Communications, Energy and Paperworker’s
Union.

Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous new
year.

In solidarity,
Rick Racine
President of CEP Local 37x
                A NOTE FROM MIKE GILLIAM – PRESIDENT USW 271G

To all those who participated in making our Christmas a happier time,
Your time, efforts, and donations were greatly appreciated.  It is nice to know that
there are those out there willing to do for others in a time of need.  We should all try
to do what you have done for us.  In keeping with the season, we are sending you
this note to show our thanks.  From all of us at USW 271 G.

In Solidarity,
Mike Gilliam
President
USW 271 G