SONG 87-M Action Centre
Welcome to SONG 87-Ms Action Centre for
former CEP Local 87-M employees.
The SONG 87-M Action Center is a project funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. The Action Centre is run by former CEP Local 87-M workers who volunteer as Peer Helpers. The centre was established to assist former employees and their families dealing with the sudden layoffs of all CEP Local 87-M divisions (Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail, Metroland, Sing Tao and Now Magazine).
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Free parking available at the back of building and/or side streets
OUR TEAM
Committee Members:
Sue Ellen Baldwin
Ron Birdsall
Maureen Dawson
Kendelle Labella
Tracy McCardle
Sandy McCluskey
Coordinator:
Monique Leger
SERVICES
1. Provide workers with the resources to help them gain re-employment, go into re-training or even open their own business
2. Assistance with building a great resume and cover letter
3. Computers and Internet access
4. Workshops
5. Photocopying
6. Faxing
7. Needs Assessments
TESTIMONIALS
Kyle Burt worked in Classified Sales at the Toronto Star for 2 years. He was laid off and decided to help out as a committee member and a peer helper at the SONG 87-M Action Centre. His primary means of job searching was by replied to ads placed online.
He worked hard on making sure that his resume was up-to-date and was streamlined to meet the prospective employers needs! After a few months he found a full-time, permanent job, with full benefits at White Digital Media where he will be working in Advertising Sales.
His advice to fellow job searchers: Spend a lot of time on your resume! Be different!!!
RESOURCES
> Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
> Second Career Ontario
> 211 Community Connection
> OWCC - Office Workers Career Centre
> Service Ontario
> Toronto Guide
> Workopolis
> Service Canada
>Enterprise Toronto
>Woodgreen Employment Centre
>Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada
>Surviving a Layoff
> Have you been fired or laid off?
>Unemployed & Over 45?
>Debt Management
NEWSLETTERS & OTHER DOCUMENTS
> January/February 2010 Newsletter
>September 2009 Newsletter
>Needs Assessment Survey
>August 2009 Newsletter
CAREER ASSESSMENT
> Human Resources Canada - Assessment Tools
> Human Resources Canada - Essential Skills Indicator
JOBS
> Media Job Search Canada
> Wow Jobs.ca
> Jeff Gaulin.com
> Toronto Jobs.ca
>Service Canada Job Bank
>Eluta.ca
>Monster.ca
February 10th, 2010
Edward Jones at 1238 Queen Street East, Unit D, Toronto ON M4L 1C3 is hosting a Retirement seminar from 6:45-8:30. It is at the Avondale Lodge. RSVP Georgina McCabe.
February 4, 2010
Woodgreen Community Services has purchased several books for job searchers in the "media" sector. Feel free to drop in during their business hours to discuss the various topics and to learn more about changes in this sector.
December 10, 2009
We have a created a guideline for you to refer to based on the feedback we received from the quick needs survey. Please click on the W icon to open up the document.
JULY 24, 2009
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Service Canada Session..........
Hi everyone........just wanted to give you a quick update as to our Service Canada session.
The session was more of a "question and answer" session given that there were only about 8 of us present. Now the big kicker, we find out that we were not supposed to apply for EI until after our "salary continuance" is complete. (ie. if you are getting paid by the company until say August 15th, you should only apply within 4 weeks after August 15th). The company is under no pressure to send out Records of Employment (ROE's) for us until after the salary continuance period has elapsed.
Given that some of you may not have received a copy of your ROE and it wasn't submitted to Service Canada, you may be receiving a system generated letter stating that your claim has been cancelled. Apparently there shouldn't be any problem when we reapply for EI benefits. A Service Canada Representative is going to look into the situation so that we don't face any unnecessary delays when we reapply.
It was a shock to us after the initial Toronto Star session and the pressure for us to get our EI claims in within 30 days after June 2nd but hopefully we will not run into any problems.
If any of you have heard any other or conflicting information please let us know.
The SONG 87-M Action Centre Adjustment Committee
Salary Continuance
A person can be considered an employee even if this person is no longer providing services to his employer when the latter continues to pay wages to the employee and the employee is entitled to all his or her benefits, including contributions to the pension fund, even when the employer does not expect the employee to show up to work or provide services. This type of payment is called "salary continuance".
In these cases, the person still holds insurable employment after the time this person ceases to render services to the employer and insurable hours are the hours actually paid but not worked since the person is considered to be on paid leave.
October 1, 2009
-The Committee has received a lot of response in regards to ROE's from employers and them being inaccurate. Please review your ROE once received from your previous employer and make sure it is correct for Service Canada or you will have difficulties with receiving your EI.
Workshops
February/March 2010
March 11th, 2010 from 10am-12pm: The Action Centre is hosting a 2 hour Introduction to Computers Workshop. Call or email to register.
February 16th, 2010 at 11am: The Action Centre is hosting a 1 hour Transferrable Skills Workshop. Call or email to register.
Please send us a quick message if you are interested as seating is limited and you must be registered!
FAQ
Q. Why are you named S.O.N.G. 87-M?
A. We are called the SONG 87-M Action Centre because we are located above the SONG 87-M office in downtown Toronto.
Q. Are you affiliated with the Union?
A. No we are not. We are an independent, non-profit organization specially funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to assist workers who were laid off or offered voluntary packages in the Newsmedia Industry.
Q. Why are you located where you are?
A. We are located above the SONG 87-M offices because of its central location, easy accessibility and access to free parking. It is also economically fitting for us to be located here so we can allocate more funds to helping transition workers and providing services.
Q. Are your services free?
A. Yes. All services are free.
CONTACT
1253 Queen St. E.
(Queen St. E & Leslie)
Toronto, ON
M4L 1C2
E: song87m_gmail.com
P: (416) 406-0555
F: (416) 406-1555
I am launching my fashion label "Sher Fashion" officially with a fashion show on the 5th of April, '10 at Gladstone Hotel on Queen West, Toronto.
The fashion show will show case spring/summer '10 collections of four local fashion designers including myself. All four designers are representing "Fashion District" on Queen West, the store where we merchandise our creations. Fashion District is a store representing 20 over local designers and merchandise produced locally. The main focus of the show is to create public awareness of the local talents and entrepreneurs. We intend to invite personnel from media such as CTV, Toronto Life, Toronto Star and Flair Magazine and will also have a press release prior to the event.
As new entrepreneurs, we intend to produce an effective show with minimal costs. Hence the help of the following service providers are needed in kind or on barter terms (trade of services).
Photographers
Videographers
Hair Stylists
Makeup Artists
Printers
Sponsors and donations in kind for raffle draw, or for any other expense of the event.
And last but not least, your word of mouth to promote the event.
In return, we are happy to advertise your company in the promotional material and the Event Program.
As for the event on 25th February, it is a grand re-opening event by the Fashion District, at 553, Queen West from 7pm onAlthough most of the crew is already being assigned for this event, we still might need more help. Thanks.
Regards,
Shirmila
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 from 2-3:00 pm
Are you an artist? Filmmaker, painter, graphic designer, photographer etc... Come and take part in this free NETWORKING session! In this third session we will be looking at: Taxations for Artists what do you need to prepare your taxes as an artist? With special guest speaker from ARTAX. Where: WoodGreen Employment Resource Centre 1080 Queen Street East (At Pape Ave.), Toronto
This Seminar is FREE of Charge. Please note this is not a recruitment event.
Seating is limited. Please register by calling (416) 462-3110, ext. 2316
January 26th, 2010: HELP WANTED! Local fashion designer seeks size 4 and size 6 female models (no experience needed) for late February show. Also looking for photographers, make up artists and others to help out with the fashion show. Compensation in trade. Please contact Monique for more information.
January 2010!!! Watch for our updates...we have workshops and social events coming up. Please email us if you are interested in Basic Computers, Transferrable Skills or Resume and Cover Letter Writing so we can register you. Seating is limited!
Everyone at the SONG 87M Action Centre wishes you a safe and joyous holiday season & a prosperous, healthy New Year!
December 15, 2009 - Arts Networking from 2-3pm at Woodgreen's. Please call or email us to register as there are limited spaces. If all goes well, we will host a monthly Arts Networking session.
December 10, 2009 - Come join us on our first social networking night for casual drinks and chat at 7:30 p.m. Court Jester Pub, 609 Danforth Avenue (Pape-Danforth)
December 1st and 8th, 2009 - We are holding Service Canada Information Session for the Oxford University Press group.
November 24, 2009 - We are holding a mock interview session with 6 half hour sessions available. Please sign up by contacting us.
November 10, 2009 - We are planning on hosting a workshop on retraining options and funding possibilities. Please RSVP by November 3rd!
October 8, 2009 - Open House, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
September 10 - Please visit here for information on the upcoming National Job Fair at Metro Toronto Convention Centre
August 24 - Blue Jays Draw - Congratulations to Mannie DiGiovanni
July 24 - Blue Jays Draw - Congratulations to Andrew Balfour
July 2 - Action Centre is now open
Check out Woodgreen Community Services website for FREE upcoming workshops in September. Please see website under resources.
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