Nearly
1,000 CAW delegates have voted unanimously in favour of moving forward with creating
a new union with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union (CEP).
The
vote is the first of two before the new union can be formed. CEP will be voting
on the new union proposal during its convention October 14-17 in Quebec City.
"This
new union has the potential to change the way workers are represented in this
country, bringing about stronger democracy in the workplace and greater
community involvement," said CAW President Ken Lewenza, following the
vote. "This union will pose a serious challenge to the unrepresentative,
unfair economic and political systems workers now find themselves caught
in."
