Nova Vita Strike Petition

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   Name: John Hutchison on Nov 20, 2006

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   Name: M. Winfield on Nov 20, 2006

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   Name: Anthony Rogerson on Nov 20, 2006

   Comments: I support the efforts of the staff. I know the worth of the Nova Vita Program, and I'm disgusted by the Board of Directors' attitude as expressed in the "Expositor" on Nov. 15th.

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   Name: Pan Rogerson on Nov 20, 2006

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   Name: Derek Callaghan on Nov 20, 2006

   Comments: Anything I can do please let me know Thinking of you all Derek

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   Name: B. Ireland on Nov 20, 2006

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   Name: James Vickers on Nov 20, 2006

   Comments: I am a social worker working in the field of domestic violence over the last 5 years. I am very familiar with the absolutely essential work that has been done at Nova Vita by commited, skilled and professional people who have given women children and men a safer and more respectful Brantford community to live in. I was extremely dismayed and outraged by the contradictory stance that the management and board at Nova Vita appear to have locked themselves into that diminishes, not only the men and women who work in the front-lines at Nova Vita, but the women and families who benefit from these services. I implore anyone who can make a difference in this violation of social justice to show themselves as allies for an honourable and fair settlement to this dispute.

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   Name: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2006

   Comments: I know that strikes hurt everyone however as a person who worked in an organization in Hamilton where pressure was put on us to work 24/7....well it is unrealistic.

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   Name: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2006

    Comments: Staff are underpaid especially compared to other regions in Ontario. The clause for availability regarding casual employment is UNFAIR and should be ammended. I believe that an agency of such importance in the "helping profession" going to the point of a strike in the first place is outrageous ! Management:Get back to the bargaining table ! Strikers: Hang in there !

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    Name: Susan Rigby-Williams on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Dorothy Grummett on Nov 21, 2006

    Comments: As a volunteer I am very aware of the long and dedicated hours that the staff put in (sometimes working back-to-back shifts with little or no sleep). I feel that they are extremely under-paid for their work and professionalism and deserve to be heard.

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    Name: Greg Grummett on Nov 21, 2006

    Comments: These people provide a very needed service. Get them back to work now....not tomorrow.

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    Name: Julie on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Paul Grummett on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: A. Lewis on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Kim Sager on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Leslie Brown on Nov 21, 2006

    Comments: The staff at Nova Vita provide excellent service to the women and their children in this community. It is very disappointing to see the management of this government run agency does not recognize that working without a valid current and fair contract is not condusive to providing the high quality of care that this staff has been doing for years. Once again women and children are being penalized but this time from the management and board of directors of this agency since most of the staff at Nova Vita are women. Wishing all the striking staff the best and I hope you get back to negotiations soon,

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Dan Cousineau on Nov 21, 2006

    Comments: The families who need the help are not receiving it! Get back to the table to stop women-abuse.

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Liane London on Nov 21, 2006

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    Name: Vicki Pearson on Nov 22, 2006

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    Name: Bunny Anger on Nov 22, 2006

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    Name: Kelly Duck on Nov 23, 2006

    Comments: Maya Angelou said it best: How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! You do have support out here.

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    Name: Geoffrey Moyer on Nov 23, 2006

    Comments: Once again the most vulnerable of our community are suffering due to the lack of foresight by the Board of Directors

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    Name: Chetan Mehta on Nov 23, 2006

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 23, 2006

    Comments: These working conditions are deplorable! Sounds like you are "abusing" your staff, which is pretty disgusting for a social agency that serves victims of domestic violence.

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 23, 2006

    Comments: These working conditions are deplorable! Sounds like you are "abusing" your staff, which is pretty disgusting for a social agency that serves victims of domestic violence.

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    Name: David Finnerty on Nov 23, 2006

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    Name: Lori Summers on Nov 23, 2006

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    Name: Tracey Hotston on Nov 23, 2006

    Comments: I was recently a client in the Nova Vita Shelter and received the most excellent support and guidance to a better future for myself..one without violence. I respectfuloly urge you to consider the employees requests. I believe that their work is impacting the men, women, and children at risk in the city of Brantford and that they deserve a fair chance at negotiations. I speak on behalf of one of many who was deeply affected by the superior work of Nova Vita Staff. Thank-you for you time.

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    Name: Stephanie Micallef on Nov 23, 2006

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    Name: Lorna Sowa on Nov 24, 2006

    Comments: Qualified Nova Vita Staff is essential to the community. Having scab labour in the shelter is not appropriate. The women and children in the shelter need to get their needs met but qualified staff. They need to have the staff they have built relationships and confidence in back.

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    Name: Lerryn Fennell on Nov 24, 2006

    Comments: Bring these people back on the job

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    Name: Heather Weir on Nov 24, 2006

    Comments: The most at risk and we are letting them down by allowing the Board of Direstors walk away from the bargining table. Sent them back to bargin in good faith. Know that we are here to support you.

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    Name: Elaine Hutchison on Nov 24, 2006

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2006

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    Name: Raelynn Found on Nov 24, 2006

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    Name: Esther Cornell on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: Please let the negotiations start again real soon, many people's lives depend on getting help from the worker that work for Nova Vita. It would be a real shame for our community if this was to go on very long.

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    Name: Jackie Riches on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: These employees do a very important job in our community. Let's get them back to work!

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    Name: Carrie Sinkowski on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: For the fulfillment of the rights of the workers i hope all parties meet soon so full effective services can be restored for women and children

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: Joy Freeman needs to be removed form her position immediately to show her what its like to have a lack of job security. By the way how did JOY get her job Was it because she was recognized for her services in other places and her qualifications These are the exact same issues the union was trying to resolve in negotiations. Day after day JOY and the representatives of NOVA VITA are causing undue hardship for the PROFESSIONAL women and men that would normally provide PROFESSIONAL services to their clients. Instead she (JOY) has PROFESSIONAL SCABS doing this job. Clearly the scabs do not have a professional bone in their body or the clients wouldn't be out asking the striking members to come back because they are not being treated the same or being offered the same programs as before. What happens to the funding coming in to help maintain the programs, but the programs are no longer running. Funding I may add that is from other unions and/or members of other unions as well as corporations. Are you paying the funding to PROFESSIONAL SCABS, the story out on the street is that the professional scabs make enough money in four months to keep them going for a year. I am sure the community and the people funding would like to know more of how much money they are being paid. I definately would especially if I was paying into a funding corporation. ANYWAYS, enough ranting. What is it NOVA VITA stands for NEW LIFE! Lets bring new life to these negotiations, members and most importantly the clients by getting back on track and getting back to the negotiating table.

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    Name: Rachel Clark on Nov 25, 2006

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    Name: Patricia Carroll on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: Nova Vita is a vital agency in this community. Get back to bargaining !

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    Name: Matt McIlvaney on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: The Nova Vita clearly displays the rightful way of treating women and young children in the community. It is really sad to see the hardships that these men and women are going through at a time like this in the year. Having to picket on the streets at christmas while their families sit at home. Is this fair I don't think so. there should be no exception when management drive out of there way to not come in contact with the strikers. the collective agreement needs be fixed in this process as well as these men and womens sinority rights. The management and the union are a bunch of donkeys. They need to wipe there ass and open there eyes. WAKE UP.

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: The Nova Vita clearly displays the rightful way of treating women and young children in the community. It is really sad to see the hardships that these men and women are going through at a time like this in the year. Having to picket on the streets at christmas while their families sit at home. Is this fair I don't think so. there should be no exception when management drive out of there way to not come in contact with the strikers. the collective agreement needs be fixed in this process as well as these men and womens sinority rights. The management and the union are a bunch of donkeys. They need to wipe there ass and open there eyes. WAKE UP.

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    Name: Matt McIlvaney on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: The Nova Vita clearly displays the rightful way of treating women and young children in the community. It is really sad to see the hardships that these men and women are going through at a time like this in the year. Having to picket on the streets at christmas while their families sit at home. Is this fair I don't think so. there should be no exception when management drive out of there way to not come in contact with the strikers. the collective agreement needs be fixed in this process as well as these men and womens sinority rights. The management and the union are a bunch of donkeys. They need to wipe there ass and open there eyes. WAKE UP.

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    Name: Kerri Woodhouse on Nov 25, 2006

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    Name: Dale Donnelly on Nov 25, 2006

    Comments: We need these people to get back to work and provide the services that the public requires and with the compasion that only they can give. Please be realistic and get them back to work.

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