The Fire Chief is advised that some men have faulty rubber clothing.

• an extra pair of pants with uniform allotment in alternating years.
• an extra week holidays at 25 years and thereafter
• hospitalization up to 50%
• a captain on every vehicle
• contract to expire Dec. 31, 1957
• a doctor for the men
• 40-hour work week on the two platoon system

$100.00 is donated to Camp Maple Leaf

Membership requests that a filing system be provided for trucks showing dangers of factories in the Township.

$75.00 is donated to the Redfern Grill for services rendered at the Argo Roofing fire.

Members defeat a motion asking for the repeal of the 1937 by-law preventing fire fighters from working off shift.

A widows and orphans pension of $60.00 per week is approved as a bargaining proposal.

The President loses a vote of confidence.

Members request that when a contract offer is received from Council, that a secret ballot be held for ratification.

Members suggest that Local 411 write to the PFOFF to get information on forming one local from the metropolitan area.

Election of Officers: President: F. Todd, Vice President: C. Patching, Secretary-Treasurer: A. Durling, Executive Board: N. Munro, E. Lilley.

Plans to attend the Labour Day Parade, and to secure a truck are approved.

Local 411 withdraws from the Credit Union so that another person can join.

Members reject a motion to approach the Chief about allowing pool tables to be place in the stations.

The Executive reports on the availability of free blood from the Red Cross.

Local 411 replaces a coffee urn from Cameron's Grill that is damaged in the Silverthorn School fire.

• 1st class salary of $4700.00
• 42 hour work week on the two platoon system
• retirement at 60 with 30 years service
• group insurance on a 50-50 basis

An Honourary Membership is given to A. D. DesRoches.

Local 411 votes to oppose a Canadian Association of Fire Fighters.

The Executive Board is authorized to appear before the Chief without the approval of the general body.

Russell Jones is initiated into Local 411.

$25.00 is donated to the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, $100.00 to the St. Paul's Cerebral Palsy Parent Council and $250.00 towards a hockey banquet.

65% of dance profits are earmarked for the Welfare Corporation.

A childrens' Christmas Tree is approved.

Delegates attend the PFOFF Convention in Niagara Falls.

An Executive Member attends a labour relations seminar at Gravenhurst.

Thomas H. Thompson is initiated into Local 411.

Members request the Chief to provide a coat for winter wear for members of the Ambulance Car 8.

$200.00 is donated to the hockey team.

Ping pong tables and dart boards are provided for each station.

• 42 hour work week on 2 platoon system
• 100% hospitalization (50% hospital, 50% surgical)
• one extra pair of pants for first uniform issue.

• retirement with no penalty after thirty years
• $300.00 increase for all members

Executive Officers: President: N. Munro, Vice President: L. Logie, Executive Board: J. McConnell, J. Robinson, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley.

Pat Nagle is initiated into Local 411.

$200.00 is donated to the York Township School for Retarded Children.

Local 411 sends $10.00 to the INCO Strike Fund.

Members approve giving a $50.00 gift to any employee of the fire department celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary.

President Todd and Secretary-Treasurer Durling resign.

Brothers Hoare and McNeely are presented with retirement cheques.

A union notice board is approved for Mt. Dennis station.

Signs are posted in the stations to notify of monthly union meetings.

$100.00 is donated to the hockey team.

Dennis Cull is initiated into Local 411.

• two pairs of pants for a new mans uniform
• 5% raise for all ranks
• 48 hour week to be implemented March 1, 1960
• 50% of surgical fees to be paid by the Township

Local 411 posts a notice requesting that any member wishing to take a St. John's Ambulance First Aid Course contact the Deputy Chief.

Election of Officers: President: N. Munro, Vice President: J. McConnell, Directors: A. M. Beardshall, J. Robinson, Secretary Treasurer: E. Lilley.

Members ask to be allowed to change shifts without inspection "when their reliefs come in within a reasonable time (half hour)."

Constitution changes:

• Duties of Secretary and Treasurer are joined together in one paragraph entitled Secretary-Treasurer.
• Convention delegates expenses are raised: Meals from $5.00 to $8.00 per day and Out-of-pocket from $5.00 to $10.00 per day.
• Dues increase from $1.50 per month to $2.00 per month.
• Members are required to have dues deducted by payroll deduction by January 1, 1960.
• Assessments for deceased members are raised from $2.00 to $3.00 on January 1, 1960

One hundred and fifty printed constitutions are ordered.

Plans for members to march in the Armistice Day Parade, including the purchase of a wreath and refreshments, are approved.

Local 411 attempts to have pensions apply from members original date of hire (Presently, all pensions are calculated from 1945).

Executive members are required to sit at the head table at membership meetings.

Local 411 purchases ash trays for all of the stations.

$1200.00 of the dance proceeds earmarked for the Welfare Corporation.

Members vote to work for Brother F. Todd if necessary.

Members vote to "strive to get into the Metro [Pension] Plan with no loss of service."

$25.00 is donated to the Brotherhood of Painters.

The Benny Louis Orchestra is hired for the 1961 Ball at the Palace Pier.

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: A. M. Beardshall, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: A. Durling, J. Robinson.

The Local approaches the Chief to ask if men can work for an officer out of sick credits, the officer to receive 1st class salary.

Chief is approached to see if men can give a lieu day to an officer whose sick credits have run out.

1961 Association contract proposals are tabled:

• A 7% increase for the first year of the contract.
• A 3% increase for the second year of the contract.
• Holiday pay to be paid in advance on the last pay previous to holidays (as in previous years).
• Delete the clause requiring old uniforms to be turned in.
• Delete the clause pertaining to working off shift. (rejected by the membership)
• Allow leave for four delegates to conventions (from four).
• New men to be given a lieu day in their first year for every statutory holiday that falls in that period of employment.

A letter is sent to Council advising of the expiration of the contract, and Local 411's intent to bargain.

$12.00 is donated to the Association of Unemployed for their lobby in Ottawa.

A resolution that the Provincial take up the issue of having a qualified person with knowledge of fire department practices and techniques on Coroner's juries involving fire deaths is endorsed.

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: A. M. Beardshall, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: A. Durling, J. Bolton.

The award includes:

• Holiday pay received prior to the individual's holidays.
• Leave for four delegates to conventions
• Group insurance 50-50 with a $5000.00 death benefit
• Increased 50-50 hospitalization plan, but no specific plan included in award
• Term - until December 31, 1962
• Across-the-board salary increase of $144.00 per member

"Santa" Bill Kimber is given a box of 50 cigars for his work at the "Christmas Trees."

A letter of protest is sent to Council and the Chief regarding the present method of promotion.

$25.00 is sent to the Royal York strikers, Local 299.

Norman Bruce Ferrier, Alan House, Robert Day, Fred Kelly, John Beattie, Jim Plender, Paul Davis, Ed Riley, Robert Thomas Alexander, Donald Dyson, Darrell Ellis and Norman Furber are initiated into Local 411.

Members approve providing the children at the Weston "San" with chocolate novelties for Easter.

Two shift dances are approved. Local 411 subsidizes $56.00 per member.

A letter is sent to Council with an explanation with respect to a press report than ambulance drivers are using sirens for the fun of it.

$45.00 worth of tickets are purchased for the Rani-Ghar Grotto Show fund in aid of C.P. research.

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: A. M. Beardshall, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: A. Durling, J. Bayley, A. Keech.

The following bargaining proposals are approved:

• One year contract.
• Ten percent salary increase across the board.
• A forty-two hour work week based on the two platoon system.
• A captain in charge of all vehicles.
• A line of duty benefit for widows for full salary until she remarries.
• Promotion system be amended: order of seniority, minimum ten years' service to qualify, a written exam (100%) and Officer's Report (100%). (This issue is held over, but is endorsed in November 1962)

  Local 411 clarifies what a member is to receive for initiation fees: first month's dues, IAFF pin and a 25 year IAFF pin after the completion of 25 years' service.

  A motion is passed giving preference for paid reliefs (union substitutions) to members who attend the previous meeting.

Two delegates from Local 411 attend a compensation seminar.

Local 411 asks Council to pay to print 5000 "antidote charts" to be delivered on home inspections.

The Chief is approached to discuss the ambulance carrying patients with communicable diseases.

Ron Kirk is initiated into Local 411.

Members seek clarification from the police department of the rules for the ambulance going through red lights and speeding.

Post cards and windshield stickers are obtained from the OFL on the proposed Medicare plan.

• One year agreement
• 2% increase in salaries
• 42 hour work week
• Promotions for 8-9 captains.
• Promotional exams conducted by the Fire Marshal with a 10% assessment by the Fire Chief.
• Members wishing to write for promotion must be 1st class for 3 years.

Members pass a motion: "in the event of the amalgamation of the Fire Departments, Metro be zoned and a member could not be moved from zone to zone." The issue is further endorsed at a special meeting held on March 14, 1963.

$25.00 is donated to the Reesor Siding Benefit Fund for the families of men shot to death.

Three books of draw tickets are purchased in aid of the Eastview Fire Fighters Association.

Local 411 takes up a grievance for members not receiving holiday pay in breach of the collective agreement.

Members vote to retain the 24 hour Sunday, and vote for a 4 day - 3 night - long shift rotation.

Members reject a request to test cars in the Township Safety Campaign.

Local 411 approaches the Chief "to establish a reference library from which training and examinations will be taken from."

Hill. Rooth and H. Todd receive 25 year pins.

A $150.00 annual honourarium is proposed for the President.

$25.00 is donated to the Runnymede Hospital Comfort Fund.

Four members are reimbursed for expenses for attending the fire fighter's funeral in Montreal.

Participation in the Labour Day Parade is approved.

$45.00 worth of tickets are purchased for the Rani-Ghar Grotto Show fund in aid of C.P. research.

The 1964 Ball is approved for the Club Kingsway.

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: J. Bayley, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: A. Durling, R. McCutcheon, A. Keech.

250 copies of the Constitution are ordered for $150.00.

Local 411 purchases two tickets for the Blind Artist Concert.

Proposals for the 1964 agreement are approved:

• Delete the article prohibiting men from working off duty.
• 15% salary increase.
• City to pay 50% of medicare if a compulsory government plan comes into effect.
• Increase in bereavement leave

Members approved the rank of Fire Inspector at $100.00 more a year than a 1st class fire fighter.

Members reject a contract proposal: "that a fire fighter's time when off duty be his own to do with as he sees fit."

William Simpson is made an Honourary Member of Local 411.

$100.00 is donated to the "Christmas Tree" to be held in the stations for underprivileged children.

$25.00 is donated to the Building Services Employees International Union, Local 183, Trenton, strike fund.

Members ask for a legal opinion on firefighters being ordered to turn out to quell strikes or riots.

Participation in the Labour Day Parade is approved. Each man attending gets $3.00, plus one of eight chances at a $5.00 draw.

The 1965 Ball is approved for the Club Kingsway, and 5500 are tickets ordered.

Robert Burton is accepted into Local 411.

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: A. Durling, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: C. Ralph, J. Bayley, A. Keech.

$45.00 worth of tickets are purchased for the Rani-Ghar Grotto Show fund in aid of C.P. research.

Payments of the dance receipts to the Welfare Corporation are deferred until the cost of the arbitration is known.

Members ask for the ability to change four shifts a year.

Local 411 passes a motion to encourage the Metro Locals to draw up a master contract in case of amalgamation.

Constitution changes allowing for a secret ballot, and a raise in the Secretary-Treasurer's honourarium to $350.00 per year are passed.

Members request two pairs of coveralls for each station for greasing the trucks.

Contract proposals for 1965:

• One year agreement.
• Clothing issue to be provided by June 1st.
• A burberry coat with zip in lining every four years.
• Group insurance raised from $5,000.00 to $7,500.00 on a 50/50 basis.
• Pay day once a week.
• Parity with Toronto Fire Fighters salary.
• Training Officer to hold the rank and assume the salary of Platoon Chief.

"Penny Beggar Cans" for the Canadian Save the Children Fund are put in all stations.

A food hamper is sent to the Lanark Striker's Christmas Fund.

$100.00 is donated to the Toronto Fire Fighters War Veterans Association for Christmas parties in York Township Fire Halls.

$25.00 is donated to the Salvation Army.

$100.00 Is donated to the W. J. Scott Memorial Bursary Fund.

Three consultants are approved for the 13th PFOFF Seminar in Niagara Falls.

Brother Sam Parson acclaimed as TDLC representative.

The purchase of Easter eggs for the Queen Mary Building of the Weston "San" is approved.

Payment of $400.00 for Local 411 arbitration expenses for nominee Dubin are approved.

Vote to have the Executive investigate the feasibility of all members having two weeks holidays in the summer is passed.

$50.00 worth of MDA Hockey tickets are purchased.

Flowers are sent to the late Mrs. Woods (wife of former Fire Chief).

Members approve $200.00 for the ANAF Baseball Team and $100.00 for the YTFF Hockey Team.

33rd Annual Ball at the Club Kingsway is approved.

$50.00 donated to Runnymede Hospital Comfort Fund.

Complaints are received from North York and Forest Hill Fire Fighters about dance ticket sales in their areas.

Gary Oswin is sworn into Local 411

$10.00 is donated t the Toronto Typographical Union.

Executive Board is instructed to investigate the cost of air conditioners for fire halls.

50% of the proceeds from the Annual Ball are earmarked for the "Annual Christmas Tree".

Election of Officers: President: J. McConnell, Vice-President: C. Ralph, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Lilley, Directors: A. Beardshall, A. Durling, R. Nelson.

Sam Parson is approved to attend the OFL Convention in Windsor.

Purchase of window air conditioners for three stations approved.

Executive instructed to approach the Chief to request a man in the watch room form 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and that phones be installed in the captains rooms.

Three delegates approved for Provincial Seminar in Gravenhurst.

Steward's Handbooks and Atwood's Rules for Meetings provided for stations

Contract proposals for 1966:

• Promotional exams with highest mark to receive permanent positions upon vacancy.
• Overtime work for half a day or more to receive a full day's pay (paid quarterly).
• Increase of one week's vacation for all employees
• Five weeks' vacation after 25 years.
• Duty exchanges for up to six days per year.
• Sick day credits for fire fighters with over ten years' service to be paid out at 3/4 of their value (to a maximum of six months' payout) upon leaving the employer.
• Normal Retirement age of 60, and an additional 1/2% payment on pension.
• $1000.00 differential between 1st Class and Captain.
• Deletion of residency requirement (Metropolitan Toronto).
• More "equitable holiday" periods.
• Reclassification of Training Officer to District Chief (with no difference in pay)

Motions to include an Acting Captain position in the contract, and to allow lieu days to be carried over to future years are defeated.

$50.00 donated for a "Christmas Tree" for underprivileged children.

Motion to "investigate the cost of day off cards that the Etobicoke FD are using" narrowly passes.

A motion to allow members to work for officers who run out of sick time, "as they now do for the men," is passed.

$50.00 is donated to the MD Benefit Hockey Game.

Racks for union correspondence are approved for the station notice boards.

Donations given to ANAF Baseball, and Muscular Dystrophy and Dick Gilb Benefit Hockey Game

A motion is passed to "consult a lawyer regarding the right of the Police department reporting on th membership to the Chief."

Ron McCutcheon is elected as Pension Representative.

Brothers Gartshore and Gray receive their 25 Year pins.

Election of Officers: President: A. M. Beardshall, Vice-President: C. Ralph, Secretary-Treasurer: J. Bayley, Directors: J. Donohoe, W. Barton, G. Brown, R. Nelson, G. Walford.

$50.00 is donated to the OFL "in support of the fight the Federation is waging against the unfair use of Court injunctions."

$1.00 per member is donated to the Canadian Fire Fighters Centennial Project.

Members vote "that the holiday schedule be run as in the past. i.e. 5 lieu days be taken in addition to your holidays" (Note: It was mandatory to apply five of your lieu days to the beginning or end of your holiday period).

$50.00 donated to the Scott Mission.

Local 1209 members are invited to attend Local 411 union meetings, and the Executive Board of Local 1209 is invited to attend Local 411 Executive meetings. Voting power is only extended to contract matters.

A vote of thanks is given to Brothers McConnell and Lilley for past service given to Local 411.

The purchase of 3 new refrigerators for the halls is approved.

Local 411 sends a telegram to Local 134, Atlanta, in support of a stand they are taking with respect to the IAFF Constitution.

Reports are given by Local 411's representative to the Metro Representative's Committee.

Local 411 is directed to consult the Chief on a discipline issue, requesting that a man reporting late on weekends and nights be allowed to stay on duty, if capable of doing so, until he appears before the chief to prevent a crew from running short.

A motion to request the Treasurer to have special assessments paid by payroll deduction is defeated.

Members request the Chief to have a bell installed in the hallway beside the kitchen, and the PA extended to the men's locker room at the Lambton fire hall.

R. E. Nelson is elected Vice President, and S. Mantle as Director in an election to fill the vacancies left by resignations.

• Training Officer to wear gold on his uniform, and receive the same rate of pay as a Platoon Chief.
• 15% salary increase.
• Delete the residency requirement.
• One lieu day be allowed for a 24 hour Sunday.
• Lieu days to be permitted to a man from the start of his service.
• Any number of lieu days to be allowed at one time if an adequate number of men are on duty.
• Township to pay 66 2/3% of Group Insurance and Hospitalization.
• Platoon Chiefs to receive service pay.
• Service pay to be paid in a lump sum on the payday closest to the 15th of December.
• Reinsert 1966 pension request.
• A similar uniform clause to Weston's.
• New grievance clause.
• Change the word "fireman" to "fire fighter" wherever it occurs in the agreement.
• Make the numbering of Articles and Clauses uniform.
• Replace by-law numbers with the actual wording of the bylaws (except the pension by-law).
• The Chief and Deputy Chief of Weston be covered by the agreement when they amalgamate, and that they become senior officers.

Local 411 approaches the Reeve to have an order posted by the Treasurer's Department rescinded.

Participation in a Red Cross Parade, and the Weston "San" Christmas Party are approved.

9 copies of Atwood's Rules for Meetings are purchased for the executive members.

Members vote to proceed to arbitration if the Township considers service pay to be part of salary during negotiations.

The Township's 1967 contract offer is accepted by the membership.

Chief Rigby and Deputy Chief Simpson are given 25 year pins

5500 tickets are purchased for the Annual Ball.

Members adopt the name "York Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 411" for after amalgamation.

Petitions opposing the rising costs of food are posted in the fire halls.

A motion passes accepting all of the members of Local 1209 (Weston) into Local 411.

Members vote to have the President of Local 1209 and one executive member included on the negotiating committee.

$150.00 is donated for a Christmas party for underprivileged children after a telephone vote.

Local 411 approaches the Fire Chief to request that the Works Department plow the fire hall ramps after a heavy snowfall.

The purchase of colour TV aerials (if required) is approved for the stations.

S. Parson is elected T.D.L.C. representative.

M. Pyros is initiated into Local 411.

International Vice President Ben Bonser addressed the meeting, and drew the winning ballots for one of the old refrigerators. (winner - Bill Kimber)

Registered letters are sent to delinquent members advising them of their status.

Membership requests the Fire Chief to obtain dollies to transport fire hose from storage to the trucks.

One Executive member is approved to attend the Union Management Process Lecture at York University.

Notices are posted in the halls with respect to reservations for Expo '67.

Major constitution amendments are adopted, including reducing the Executive Board to seven members, using Atwood's Rules for Meetings in place of Robert's Rules of Order, replacing the word Township with Borough wherever it appears, and changing the General Meeting to the first Tuesday of the month.

Brothers Glenister and McKittrick are presented with 25 year pins.

Members approve attendance at the Labour Day Parade, with participants being paid $3.00 each, and eligible for eight draws for $5.00

The certificate of merit from the MDAC is displayed in the Jane Street Fire Hall.

Members approve a committee to be set up to compile the history of Local 411 as our Centennial project.

A trophy for the Ontario Fire Fighters Truck Rodeo is purchased by the Local.

Members approve the expenditure of $200.00 for a float and band for the Labour Day Parade.

Local 411 donates half of the proceeds from the Annual Ball after $800.00 is deducted for the "Christmas Tree."

Election of Officers: President: A. M. Beardshall, Vice-President: R. E Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer: J. Bayley, Directors: W. Barton, G. Walford, J. Thompson.

$50.00 is donated to Troop 86 for the loan of the instruments for Labour Day, and the proceeds won in the parade are donated to the John P. Redmond Fund.

• One year agreement
• Insert a clause requiring the contract to follow the Fire Departments Act
• Fire Prevention Officer to wear gold on his uniform, and receive the same rate of pay as a Training Officer.
• Replace by-law numbers with the actual wording of the bylaws.
• All issues placed before the 1967 Arbitration Board reinserted in our brief.
• All new members of the Association to obtain their full dress uniform after probation.
• One lieu day be allowed for a 24 hour Sunday.
• Obtain a legal opinion regarding the protection a driver has while driving a fire department vehicle, and report back in time to have it included in the 1968 brief.
• Department to provide Training Manuals

Two representatives' positions with two-year terms for the TDLC are approved. (Only Brother Parson stands for the position)

5500 tickets are ordered for the 35th Annual Ball at the Club Kingsway.

Members approve funds for a Local 411 Photo Album.

A petty cash system with vouchers is approved.

Further negotiating requests passed:

• Increase in Group Insurance from $7,500.00 to $10.000.00.
• 1st Class salary request - $8544.00.
• District Chiefs rate - 140%, PC/FPO/TO rate 155%.

A decision to terminate the Christmas Party for members' children is tabled.

A motion to send a delegate to the IAFF's 50th Anniversary Banquet in Washington.C. is not accepted because it is not financially feasible.

A TV aerial is purchased for Oakwood fire hall.

Local 411 orders 1000 more banquet tickets.

Members vote that all free liquor tickets for the Ball be cut off.

The committee setup and honourariums paid to other Metro local officers is studied.

The Executive investigates giving retiring members Sudbury Centennial Medals. The initiative advises against this at the April meeting.

Old black&white TV is raffled off - tickets 50 cents each.

Association approaches the Fire Chief to have necessary plumbing repairs made at fire halls.

A bill for $2641.47 for the arbitration services of Oliver Durdin is ordered paid.

$25.00 is donated to the Weston Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society.

A special assessment of $16.00 per man (pro-rated for those with less than a year's service) is deducted from each man's back pay.

Union dues are increased from $3.00 to $4.00 per month.

Local 411 purchases a Philips tape recorder for Ross Bissell in appreciation of his efforts at the arbitration hearing.

Local 411 goes on record as believing in, and supporting a Canadian Fire Fighters Union.

Tom Snider, Tom Hackett, Bill Waugh and Glen Headley are initiated into Local 411.

200 pamphlets are purchased from Big Brothers for distribution in the fire halls.

Motions to budget $500.00 for a hospitality suite at the IAFF Convention, and to provide lamps and cots for watch rooms are defeated.

Proceeds from the Annual Ball are divided between the welfare Corporation and a Christmas party.

$250.00 is allotted for the Labour Day Parade.

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: R. E Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer: R. Jones, Directors: G. Walford, J. Thompson, W. Barton .

$150.00 donated to the York Fire Fighters Trumpet band in appreciation of their performance in the Labour Day Parade.

Winnings from the Labour Day Parade are placed in a separate fund for future parade use.

Photographs from the Humber River Rescue and the Labour Day float are purchased by Local 411.

There is spirited discussion about whether or not to hold a members' Christmas Party. Members vote to continue the party at West Park Hospital.

$25.00 is donated to the Runnymede Hospital Comfort Fund.

Local 411 approached the Fire Chief to supply St. John's Ambulance first aid books to all fire halls.

The Executive is given the latitude to seek legal advice on contract and compensation matters where it deems it necessary.

Members approve Easter eggs for West Park Hospital.

Brother Harry Saunders is presented with his retired membership card by President Campbell after 41 years' service.

Constitution changes, included increased honourariums for Executive members, are approved.

Members vote to investigate Joint Consultation Committee before participating.

The Executive is given the latitude to submit any material deemed appropriate to the IAFF Media Awards contest.

Net dance profits are divided 25% to each of the Welfare Corporation, General Fund, Arbitration Fund and Legal Fund.

A 1970 Ball is approved at the Broom and Stone with 7000 tickets to be printed.

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: R. E Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer: R. Jones, Directors: J. Thompson, W. B. Parker, R. Scott .

A letter of thanks is sent to Brother Parsons for his years of representation to the TDLC.

A motion to check the records to ascertain who attended the Oliver Lumber Co. fire in contravention of Article 21 of the Constitution is referred back to the Executive Board for consideration.

A $200.00 banner is approved to be paid for by the Parade Fund.

An apology is sought from the Deputy Chief for "chastising Members for not violating our Constitution, and further, the running of our Union should be left up to Union members."

A trophy in the name of Robert Ludlow is purchased for the Fire Department Instructors Association Truck Rodeo.

Contract proposals for 1970:

• One year agreement
• Definitions of fire fighting/non-fire fighting divisions.
• Lieu days extended to probationers.
• New promotional clause, including acting ranks.
• Salaries at the discretion of Bargaining Committee.
• Widows and orphans clause according to the Metro plan.
• Hospitalization to include OHSIP and CUMBA.
• Group insurance raised to 2X salary to nearest $1000.00.
• Union representation for discipline.
• Grandparents included in bereavement leave.
• Increased Service Pay.
• Grievance procedure to allow meeting with Council within 48 hours.
• Acknowledge rights under the Fire Departments Act.
• Right to work for a Member void of sick credits as determined by the Executive.
• Full salary for widows or dependent children.
• Staffing of 5 men on a pumper and 7 men on an aerial.
• Time credits to be replaced by double time salary.
• Lieu days to be used at Members' discretion.

Members request permission from the Fire Chief to leave when their reliefs are in.

Four photos of the Oliver Lumber fire are sent to the IAFF for possible publication.

An Easter Party for West Park Hospital is approved.

Bob McCullough is sworn into Local 411.

$100.00 is donated to the Participation House Building Fund.

Members accept group insurance at 2X salary to the nearest $500.00

Participation in the Labour Day Parade is accepted.

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: R. E Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer: R. Jones, Directors: W. B. Parker, J. Thompson, J. McVey. (all acclaimed)

$100.00 is donated to the Rapid City, South Dakota local "to assist them in their labour problem."

Dance proceeds are divided among the Welfare Corporation and the Legal, General and Arbitration funds.

The Death and Retirement account is disbanded, and the balance of $156.15 is transferred to the Welfare Corporation.

Members vote to have the Bargaining Committee approach the Fire Chief to withdraw the promotional exams for acting ranks until an agreement is reached on the issue.

Deputy Chief Billing dies. The Executive Board votes to split the cost of refreshments with the Corporation after Deputy Chief Billing's funeral.

Money is donated to purchase the Robert Ludlow Trophy for the drivers' rodeo.

The Director of Personnel is requested to send all correspondence to the President or Secretary-Treasurer's home address.

E. Gorman, M. Bates and R. Riordan are accepted into Local 411.

Members request that 25% be deducted from back pay cheques for taxes.

Approval is given to participate in Weston and York Remembrance Day observances.

Local 411 purchases flowers for Mrs. Ruby Nichols (Payroll) for her retirement.

Local 411 approves sponsoring a delegate from a small local for the OPFFA Labour Seminar.

A box of chocolates is given to Miss Ann Hall in appreciation of her drawing up the 1970 collective agreement.

Local 411 agrees to help the Borough of York Welfare Department to deliver toys to needy children.

Contract proposals for 1971:

• Increased vacations.
• Leave of absence similar to CUPE Local 10.
• Salary of $11.700 (first class) and NAFC differentials.
• Full pay for any fire fighter who has to leave the service for any heart or lung related ailment.
• 100% hospitalization, and clause to cover retirees.
• 100% group insurance premiums.
• Uniforms - request 3 ties, 1 pair of shoes, 1 belt annually.
• Overtime paid in cash - double time.
• Motor Mechanic - same rate as District Chief.
• Service pay improvements (same as 1970 request).
• Staffing of 5 men on a pumper and 7 men on an aerial.
• Request for the addition of 36 men.
• All necessary dates to be altered to reflect a one-year agreement.

$25.00 each is donated to the Weston Skating Club and the Scott Mission.

Members approve the purchase of a typewriter, adding machine and filing cabinet.

Members vote to seek legal advice "pertaining to a problem with the York Fire Fighters Drum and Bugle Corps."

$25.00 is donated to the Runnymede Hospital Comfort Fund.

A vote that Local 411 "no longer assume responsibility for our television sets" fails. A new radio is approved in the very next motion.

Members vote to voluntarily work for Brother W. Cook, if necessary.

Local 411 purchases a memento for Brother Ben Bonser for "past services and appreciation."

Members endorse an Executive recommendation to hold a meeting "for pension purposes only, with questions being accepted by the secretary in writing only to give the pension representative time to research and and avoid duplication."

Local 411 votes to sponsor a member of a smaller local, and send one delegate to the 25th Labour Education Seminar.

Members vote to take over the band, subject to conditions drawn up by Local 411's solicitor, and the Executive Board.

A group grievance is filed with regard to a Department order requiring members to inspect the property at 2000 Weston Road (former Weston Municipal Building).

Major Constitution changes are carried including:

• Change of Executive Board to include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, two Executive Members and the immediate Past President.
• Updated duties and honourarium and Executive expenses sections.
• Dues changed to reflect 1/10 of 1% of a fire fighter first class' salary.

Members approve the lease of a photocopier for union use.

Dance proceeds are split among the legal fund, arbitration fund, public relations fund and Welfare Corporation.

Members vote that "...in the event that some [executive board] position becomes vacant, the next in line would fill the position for the balance of the term."

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: J. Thompson, Secretary: R. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. McVey, L. Wilkins.

The Secretary is instructed to set up a system "as he sees fit"for working for members void of sick credits.

Two members of the Bargaining Committee are approved attend the International Education Seminar in Port Huron, Michigan.

Subscriptions to the Weston/York times are purchased for the President, Secretary and each of the fire halls.

Members accept an Executive Board Recommendation to limit amendments for a 1972 agreement to six items.

Contract proposals for 1972:

• Increased vacation eligibility at 5 and 15 years service.
• $11,700.00 salary for first class; other ranks at CAFC recommendations.
• Overtime payment, and off duty time free from any restrictions by Employer.
• Increased service pay.
• Staffing - 5 men per pumper, 7 men per aerial, 36 additional men hired.

Donations are made for tributes to the meeting hall caretaker and Borough Office secretary.

7000 tickets for the Annual Ball are ordered. Proceeds will go to Muscular Dystrophy, and the Benny Louis orchestra will be hired.

Members approve working for Brothers Low and Frost if necessary.

The purchase of humidifiers is approved for all stations.

A 1/2 page ad is purchased in the North York OPFFA Convention Book.

Members approve calling in a catering company to provide food and drink at large fires.

Letters of thanks are sent to the McKittricks, Beaver Lumber and the Zuccaro girls (MacDonald Opticians) for their help at the Reliable Auto Trim fire.

A letter is sent to the Fire Chief protesting the violation of recall under the Fire Departments Act in the matter of the Reliable Auto Trim Fire.

$25.00 is donated to the Runnymede Hospital Comfort Fund.

Members approve using a tape recorder at meetings on a trial basis.

The President gets approval to travel to Ottawa to try to get the Postmaster General to issue a fire fighter's stamp.

Deputy Chief Beardshall is presented honourary membership in Local 411.

Radios are purchased for Oakwood and Weston.

Members vote to no longer have flatware provided by Local 411.

Members vote that a meeting be set up between Local 411, North York Fire Fighters and a representative of the OPFFA "in an attempt to bring a mutual understanding to Dance Ticket sales in the North York area."

Members vote to file a grievance at the termination of bargaining on the mandatory age 60 retirement age in the Metro Pension Plan.

Members vote to give away old black and white TV sets on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Fire Chief is approached about the plowing of lots "in this, and future winters."

A motion is passed to work for Brother Lush, if necessary.

Members accept the 1972-1973 contract offer from the Corporation.

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: J. Thompson, Secretary: R. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. McVey, L. Wilkins.

Members accept monthly dues of $10.00 paid by payroll check off.

A motion to hold the Annual Dance is defeated.

The Executive Board proceeds under terms of the Constitution to collect the $8.00 assessment from members who have not paid.

$50.00 is donated to the Salvation Army.

Brother Parker s allowed to attend any arbitration hearing within a reasonable distance, and be allowed expenses according to the Constitution.

$200.00 is donated to the York Baseball League.

Members vote to host the OPFFA District 1 Meeting at the Fire Fighters Club.

Union substitutions are approved at $3.50 per hour to a maximum of $35.00, day or night.

The Chief is asked to allow the right for members to view their assessment records.

The Borough Treasurer is requested to deduct $2.50 per week for 48 weeks for union dues.

A golf tournament is approved.

Twenty one-ounce silver ingots with an antique pumper design are purchased for presentation purposes.

Members approve participation in the Labour Day Parade with the Trumpet Band, and marchers paid $3.00 and a chance at eight $5.00 draws.

The purchase of two busloads of tickets for the York Firefighters Trumpet Band 1st Annual Circus is approved to be sent to crippled children.

Election of Officers: President: L. Campbell, Vice-President: J. Thompson, Secretary: R. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. McVey, J. Dowdell.

A new brief case is authorized for the President.

Local 411 approaches the Chief to request 8:45 a.m. relief times for Sundays 12 months a year.

Members vote to maintain the current vacation/lieu day system, which includes using 4 lieu days for extra weeks' vacation.

Members vote to approach the Chief to have an officer assigned to Rescue Van 10, and that Van 10 respond to all emergency calls.

Members vote on contract submissions for 1974, and give the Bargaining Committee the authority to sign the contract if it is unanimous in its decision.

Members vote to hold a dinner-dance for all active retired members of the York Fire Department, and "their ladies." Retirees are presented with engraved silver medallions.

The band issue is solved for the purchase price of $1.00, and the band having to account for the instruments and pay legal costs.

Members vote to offer any help to the Toronto Association that is possible re: the Getty estate.

The executive committee is instructed to "strain all correspondence" and file "extraneous correspondence" prior to the general meetings.

Members vote "to make it known to all interested parties that we do not have any affiliation or sponsorship of any circus or charity."

The movie Today's Fire Fighter is shown at the members' meeting.

Members vote to allow anyone on business a paid relief (union substitution) for the whole day if on Association business for four hours or more.

Plans begin on a Steward's Seminar.

Another meeting with the solicitor is set up to discuss the Trumpet Band/circus situation.

Members pass a motion for $1000.00 and payment of liability insurance for a hockey team in the SOFFHL.

Members vote to discontinue our subscription to The Mirror.

Members vote against participation in the Remembrance Day Parade.

Bargaining proposals:

• Raise of 21.1%.
• Non-deductible, maximum benefit dental plan with total cost paid by the Corporation.
• 100% paid group insurance, with $5000.00 paid up insurance for retirees.

Members vote to proceed to arbitration on a personal grievance if necessary.

The $457.00 raised for Muscular Dystrophy is matched by Local 411.

Reliefs are provided for the Over the Hill Mob (a band with three Local 411 members) to play the Gravenhurst Hospital.

The Executive recommends non-participation in he Medical Officer of Health's blood pressure testing initiative.

A special morning meeting is held, as well as the regular meeting so the Pension Representative could make presentations and answer questions.

Members approve Local 411's request to submit a brief to the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto.

Local 411 holds its first Retirees Dinner-Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rangers Branch, and presents all retirees with a wall plaque.

Members approve a Stage 4 grievance to be filed on a Switchboard issue.

Members approve a letter to the Chief expressing dissatisfaction over the medical treatment and follow up of Local 411 members at the above fire.

A committee is established to study the honourariums.

Election of Officers: President: J. Thompson, Vice-President: J. McVey, Secretary: R. E. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. Dowdell, H. Ellsworth.

Members vote to participate on a "Code of Ethics Committee," should one be set up.

Members approve several Constitution changes.

Members vote to give the Bargaining Committee full power to accept or reject any offer from Council, if unanimous.

Members debate a dues increase. The President rule a vote out of order until Constitution approval is received by the IAFF President.

Members vote to obtain job descriptions for the Director of Fire Prevention, Director of Training and Director of Apparatus and Equipment.

Bargaining proposals for 1976:

• Addition of "Heritage Day" as 12th lieu day.
• By-law 2165-75 added to Sick Pay & Accident Allowance clause.
• Promotions within divisions only.
• Remove "where possible" to officer on every vehicle clause.
• Salary of $19,361.24 (1st class).
• Captain to 120%.
• OMERS Type 3.
• 0.7% pension reduction deferred to age 65.
• Widows full benefits until remarriage.
• Maximum benefit, non-deductible dental plan.
• 100% payment of Group insurance.
• Service pay.
• Legal insurance.
• Staffing: 5 per pumper, 6 per aerial.
• Copies of Board of Control and Council minutes.
• Interest on back pay.
• $20.00 out of pocket expenses for attending the Ontario Fire College.

Brother Barry McMahon of North York is supported $1.00 per member in aid of MD.

Members vote to donate $200.00 to Chief Simpson's retirement dinner-dance.

Local 411 studies the feasibility of air conditioners for the fire halls.

A committee studies changes to the promotional clause.

Officers (all acclaimed): President: J. Thompson, Vice-President: J. McVey, Secretary: R. E. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. Dowdell, J. Paul.

Members approve voluntary participation in Muscular Dystrophy fundraising, as long is it isn't a toll plaza.

R. Jones is approved to attend any arbitration hearing within a reasonable distance, and receive expenses according to the Constitution.

William Simpson is made an Active Retiree in Local 411.

Members vote for the Executive "to expend any amount they deem necessary" in an attempt to open a W.C.B. claim resulting from the West Side Mall fire.

Day timers are provided to the Executive Board.

The Canadian Labour Congress, Metropolitan Toronto and District Labour Council and the Ontario Federation of Labour are advised that Local 411 will not take an active part in the October 14, 1976 General Strike.

Local 411 votes to look into the legality of the MTLC's 15 cent assessment, and the possibility of withholding that amount in the future.

The Chief is approached to request the optional wearing of tunics for two more months a year.

Cable converters are purchased for each stations' watch room.

Local 411 involves the IAFF President in trying to get the 15 cent MTLC assessment back.

Local 411 buys a 1/4 page ad in the Sault Ste. Marie Convention Book.

A 12-digit calculator is approved for the secretary.

Bargaining proposals for 1977:

• Change of definition of Probationer.
• Acting Ranks paid (when acting) Acting rates for Sick Pay & Accident Allowance and Insurance clauses.
• Promotional reference materials to be provided.
• Association leave of absence for union business.
• Salary of $19,750.00 (1st class).
• OMERS Type 3.
• 0.7% pension reduction deferred to age 65.
• CUMBA Blue, non-deductible dental plan.
• 100% payment of Group insurance.
• New grievance procedure, Arbitrator to have the right to modify the penalty.
• Contracting out clause.
• Staffing: 5 per pumper, 6 per aerial.
• Interest on back pay.
• "A more healthy system of Alarms."
• Increased uniform allotment to Fire Prevention.
• Chief's secretary at rate of Captain.

Local 411 reimburses refreshment expenses for Brother Cull's funeral.

150 Shift Calendars are approved for each platoon.

$100.00 is donated to the Weston Lions Club for structural repairs to Weston Arena.

Humidifiers are approved for any stations which require them.

Money in the General Fund is divided equally among the General Fund, Legal Fund and Arbitration Fund.

Tape recorders are used for a three-month trial period at general meetings.

Members vote to defend a members' right to express his opinion, and provide the resources of the Legal Fund (subject to the Constitution).

A group grievance is filed with respect to discrimination to the platoon the acting mechanic works on.

The President (or his representative) and Lady are to be provided with tickets to any Retirees Dinner-Dance to present the appropriate plaques.

Participation on the "Festival Committee" is approved.

The President is reimbursed for the Sam McKittrick Retirement Dinner.

The 1976-1977 Collective Agreement is ratified.

Members vote to have written reports on seminars posted.

A committee is struck to examine the Metro Pension Plan to see if the Corporation is in violation of the Human Rights Code.

$200.00 is donated to the Metro Muscular Dystrophy Fund (along with all other Metro locals). Toll plazas are held, with proceeds going to MDAC.

Members reject motions to be provided with fatigue clothing and to eliminate the requirement to wear uniforms to and from work.

Members approve expenses for after the funeral of Art Searle (NYFD) at the Firefighters Club.

Local 411 approaches the Fire Chief to discuss plowing the lots after a snowfall.

Members approve a motion to secure fatigue clothing, in addition to the dress uniform, for fire fighters under the rank of Captain for wear during on-duty hours.

• Add "and other terms and conditions of employment" the the "Purpose" section.
• Change "union" to "association" wherever it appears in the agreement.
• Promotional clause as requested in 1977.
• Salary increase of 12.64%.
• OMERS Type 3.
• 0.7% pension reduction deferred to age 65.
• Health benefits required by law and a Type I dental plan.
• 100% payment of Group insurance.
• Layoff/Contracting Out/Technological Change clauses.
• Change "just cause" to "sufficient cause" in discipline clause.
• Add "Managements Rights" clause.
• Liability insurance (indemnification).
• Staffing: 5 on pumpers, 6 on aerials.
• Interest on retroactivity.
• One year agreement.

Members vote to provide reliefs for the "Over the Hill Mob" for the MD Christmas Party.

Members reject the Department's proposed Code of Ethics. The Corporation's Negotiating Committee is informed of this by letter.

$1.00 per member is donated to the Testimonial Dinner and Presentation in honour of Dr. Eric G. Taylor at the OPFFA Convention.

A new radio is approved for Oakwood Fire Hall.

A note of thanks is sent to Frank and Ralph McKittrick and Box 13 for their efforts on our behalf at 1570 Bathurst Street on April 17, 1978.

Motions to have a washroom installed closer to the Station 2 switchboard room, and to receive lieu days as per the collective agreement are defeated by the membership.

Members pass a motion to investigate possible holiday schedules as they pertain to individual platoons.

A motion to "upgrade the pots in all halls" passes.

Election of Officers: President: J. Thompson, Vice-President: J. McVey, Secretary: R. E. Jones, Treasurer: W. B. Parker, Directors: J. Dowdell, J. Paul.

Members approve having an OMERS Pension presentation.

A token of appreciation is given to Frank and Ralph McKittrick.

The Executive Board strongly recommends that the submissions to the Corporation for bargaining be limited to five.

Members vote on 42 issues, passing only 5:

• Increase in vacation allotment.
• A 13.7% salary increase.
• The right for an arbitrator to modify any disciplinary action.
• Corporation to provide for personal liability (indemnification).
• Staffing: 5 on pumpers, 6 on aerials.

Members vote to approach the Chief about getting an overcoat like North York's.

A committee is established to look into the feasibility and cost of fatigue clothing.