Sault Ste Marie FF's Thank Minister Peters

Thank Minister Peters for Presumptive Legislation

19 July 2008: Local 529 President Rob Greve offered thanks on behalf of the Sault Ste. Marie Professional Fire Fighters Association to Minister of Labour Steve Peters who was visiting the city. Minister Peters, pictured with SSMPFFA President Greve (r) and Association Secretary Murray McGrath (l), stopped by Fire Hall #1. SSMPFFA President Greve praised the Minister for his work in securing passage of Bill 221 that provided amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to include eight cancers and heart attacks as occupational diseases related to fire fighting. "The government legislation will ease financial and mental hardship for families of firefighters who suffer a work related illness," said Greve as reported in the Sault Ste. Marie Star. Also on hand for the Minister's visit was Sault Ste. Marie MPP David Orazietti.

Windsor Fire Fighters Support for Pupatello!

Windsor Fire Fighters Display Their Support for Pupatello

July 17, 2007 - Windsor Local 455 members, along with OPFFA representatives President Fred LeBlanc, Executive V/P Brian George and S/T Mark McKinnon, were on hand to lend their support to long-standing and outspoken advocate of professional fire fighters MPP Sandra Pupatello. An antique fire truck outfitted with a large banner was positioned outside of the venue and fire fighters dressed in the identifiable gold & black t-shirts displaying a clear message "Windsor Fire Fighters for Pupatello".

Minister Pupatello was acclaimed during the recent nomination meeting to represent the Liberal party for the riding of Windsor West in the October provincial election. Guest speakers included Buzz Hargrove from the CAW, and President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada Reid Bigland.

Over 400 guests packed the room to show their support for the very popular Pupatello. OPFFA President Fred LeBlanc said "I was pleased to be able to attend and join Mark, Brian and the members from Windsor to illustrate our support of one of the most fire fighter friendly MPPs I have ever worked with. The people in Windsor are very fortunate to have such a strong advocate at Queen's Park and I am confident they will return Sandra this fall."

The Hon. Dwight Duncan and MPP Bruce Crozier were also in attendance and have also received the support of Local 455.