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CAW – End this social injustice!

Greg Schmalz – S.T.O.P. ( Saugeen Shores Turbine Operation Policy ) Below is our report summarizing week one health and noise complaints that we have been made aware of. These were presented and read at our Council meeting just past. … Continue reading

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Residents to CAW: turbine blows

Shoreline Beacon It was inevitable. As soon as the blades on the Canadian Auto Workers’ turbine were in motion, so too would be the complaints from those who live nearby. The turbine has been a contentious issue with many who … Continue reading

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CTV: CAW turbine in Port Elgin starts spinning

CTV News Scott Miller, CTV London A year after being built, the controversial Canadian Auto Workers wind turbine on the edge of Port Elgin, Ont. is in motion. Kim Yardy, the Port Elgin representative for the CAW, says the hope … Continue reading

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CAW turbine is turning

Owen Sound Times A Canadian Auto Workers’ wind turbine that has sparked protests, petitions and a strong public backlash is now in full operation in Saugeen Shores. The turbine, at the union’s Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, was turned … Continue reading

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Mark Bartlett of the CAW Environmental Committee needs a letter or two…

Source: Local 444 Guardian, November, 2012 p. 26 Write Mark Bartett: mark_bartlett@wecec.org

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CAW won’t wait for health study

Owen Sound Sun Times The Canadian Auto Workers union will not comply with a request from Saugeen Shores council to await the results of a Health Canada study before turning on its controversial wind turbine in Port Elgin, says CAW … Continue reading

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CAW Turbine Prompts Road Rage, Again

“No question, someone could have been killed,” said Gary Dale, retired police sergeant and witness to Monday’s road rage incident outside the CAW’s Family Education Centre in Port Elgin during its Labour Day celebrations. “The driver was unprovoked. What did … Continue reading

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Council says ‘NO’ to CAW

By Jennifer Schleich, Shoreline Beacon The Town of Saugeen Shores has refused to participate in a community liaison committee to monitor the operation of the Canadian Auto Worker’s Union (CAW) wind turbine in conjunction with the CAW. Council agreed to … Continue reading

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STOP hits the beach in fight against CAW turbine

By Sarah Sloan, Assistant Editor, Shoreline Beacon | http://www.shorelinebeacon.com 25 May 2012 Saugeen Turbine Operation Policy (STOP) is continuing ahead with it plans to halt operation of the wind turbine at the CAW Family Education Centre in Port Elgin. In … Continue reading

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CAW Wind Turbine Protest Parade

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The Town that the CAW Forgot

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Protesters take demonstration to CAW centre

By Bill Henry, Owen Sound Sun Times Protesters shouted “take it down” and “shame on you” at the gates of the Canadian Auto Workers centre in Port Elgin. “That thing makes people sick, take it down,” Greg Schmalz said as … Continue reading

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Huge turnout to Port Elgin CAW Turbine Protest

More pictures at the Stop CAW Turbine Facebook page

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CAW Tramples Local Residents

Canada NewsWire PORT ELGIN, ON, April 11, 2012 /CNW/ – The CAW has ignored the sustained protests of hundreds of local residents of Port Elgin, Ontario, and erected a 100m tall industrial wind turbine as close as 200m to dozens … Continue reading

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CAW turbine protest planned for Saturday

By Denis Langlois, Owen Sound Sun Times SAUGEEN SHORES – Tractors, farm equipment, pickup trucks and other vehicles are expected to roll through Port Elgin on Saturday afternoon to protest a controversial wind turbine at the Canadian Auto Workers’ Family … Continue reading

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Children show what they feel about the CAW turbine

This gallery contains 5 photos.

Unfortunately, the CAW came out and kicked down their snowman shortly after this picture was taken.

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CAW faces boycott over Port Elgin wind turbine

by John Spears, Toronto Star A Port Elgin community group has launched a boycott of products made by CAW members to protest a wind turbine being erected by the union in town.  The group, known as STOP, will target any … Continue reading

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CAW; What have we learned?

By Dan Reid, Owen Sound Sun Times I have followed the debate over the construction of the wind turbine at the CAW ‘Family Learning Centre’ in Port Elgin for the last few months and I must admit that I am … Continue reading

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CAW’s claim to be caring full of wind

By Jim Merriam, London Free Press As unions go, the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) is one of the country’s most successful; a body of power and influence.  It’s a union that can inflame a crowd and get hundreds of folks … Continue reading

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Port Elgin CAW Turbine Meeting Packed!

Last night’s meeting was packed with perhaps 200+ attendees. MP Ben Lobb, MPP Lisa Thompson, MPP Bill Walker, ex MPP Bill Murdoch, Deputy Mayor of Saugeen Shores, former Mayor / Bruce County Warden Harry Thede, and some 6 other speakers … Continue reading

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MP Ben Lobb speaks out on CAW turbine decision

Saugeen Times In the past several weeks my office has been overwhelmed with phone calls and emails regarding the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) wind turbine at the Family Education Centre. Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with … Continue reading

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CAW Project Being Challenged in Saugeen Shores

CKNX News Efforts to stop the construction of a wind turbine near homes in Saugeen Shores appear to be falling on deaf ears. Close to 300 people protested today outside the Canadian Auto Workers Education Centre south of Port Elgin. … Continue reading

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Over 200 march to protest CAW turbine

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Revelation of CAW ‘FIT’ contract rubs salt into local residents’ wounds

Shoreline Beacon The Town of Saugeen Shores, its residents and council, are up in arms as construction of the C AW’s wind turbine began this week. The location of the turbine–in a residential neighbourhood at the CAW’s Family Education Centre– … Continue reading

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Open letter to CAW from retired member and activist

Brothers and Sisters, Many of you know me and for those who don’t, I’m a retired CAW member who spent 38 years in two different CAW represented workplaces (Allied Chemical and Chrysler Corp.). Many of those years were spent in leadership … Continue reading

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Disgusted by the CAW in its patronizing treatment of this community

By TROY PATTERSON, Shoreline Beacon For a labour union that prides itself on a history of negotiation, touts the power of democracy and the freedom of the public (and its members) to actively protest against what they feel is unjust, … Continue reading

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Protest at CAW Family Education Center

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Protest draws 50 looking to stop turbine at CAW

By Patrick Bales, Owen Sound Sun Times PORT ELGIN – A two-hour protest outside the CAW Family Education Centre Friday morning was the latest in a series of actions by local residents to show their disapproval for a wind turbine … Continue reading

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Response from CAW – Full Steam Ahead

New Facebook Page: STOP CAW Wind Turbine Read Full Press Release  While the technical and legal issues of this project have long been resolved, the CAW has committed to do the following going forward: coordinate the formation of a committee … Continue reading

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CAW wind turbine sparks Port Elgin protest

by Chantaie Allick and John Spears, Toronto Star Plans by the Canadian Auto Workers to erect a 76-metre wind turbine in their community have residents of Port Elgin threatening to greet construction crews with a picket line.  “The neighbourhood is … Continue reading

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