PHOTOS BY NORMAN GARCIA

= Above top left was Local 2171 member Deborah Mantic who spoke on
the organizing report. Above right were delegates from Kapuskasing,
Ontario Local 2995, including local union president Guy Bourgouin (right).
Above, Dave Haggard introduced former national president Jack Munro as
a special guest. Brother Munro took to the podium to share words of

wisdom and unity.

= Top of page left, were Local 1000’s Martha Ulch and Local 2171’s
Brenda Wagg, reading out the national women’s committee report. Top
right were Local 1-405 delegates Veronica Tames and Tony Ferreira. Above
left were Local 1-80’s Carmen Rocco speaking on the lack of proper first
aid coverage for some workers in B.C. and Manitoba Local 324’s Chris T.
Parlow who spoke on the IWA’s long-standing problems with Tolko
Industries in the province. Above right during a convention break were (I.
to r.) Local 1-405 president Bob Matters, Local 1-423 president Troi
Caldwell, and Local 1-85 president Monty Mearns.

= Above were (I. to r.) Local 2171 president Darrel Wong, from the
Loggers’/Vancouver local and Alberta Local 1-207 president Mike Pisak,
who presented resolutions on behalf of the Constitutions Committee.
Below, were Brothers Haggard, Arcand and Rivard enjoying a lighter
moment.

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