Page 5 - LiUNA LOCAL 506 100th Years

Roly’s unwavering support has allowed have gone through tough economic rights and safety. Together, we have
us to fight tirelessly and unselfishly for times and over the past 100 years we stood side by side by the principle of a
the men, women and families of Local have felt many. Through Joe’s guidance, “fair day’s work, for a fair day’s pay”.
506. As Chief Negotiator, Roly’s fierce we survived and will continue to
commitment to fairness is displayed keep our heads up and work with the To our members, the main strength
through negotiating the best Collective Government to ensure we create work comes from you. Our forefathers made
Agreements for all members. I want and protect our members. We have a sure that they lay the groundwork, the
foundation for us to build on. These
1919-2019 to take this opportunity to thank my vital pension plan in place for our mem-
Executive Board for being the leaders bers so they can feel secure and retire- forefathers, mainly immigrants they
they are, as they labour for success and ment can be the beginning of a happy were ignored and cast aside, fought for
Celebrating the legacy of our great organization. and productive life – it’s the reward for the principles of Justice, Honour and
what our members have earned.
Strength. We could not have come this
Century - Planning and his outstanding contributions made The role of a far without the loyal support and hard
Remembering the late Enrico Mancinelli
the Future work of each member. Our members
to society. His vision created a pension Trade Union have always been our number one
fund that allows over one hundred thou-
to its present-day position as one of the After a year of a hard-fought campaign, sand of LiUNA members to live with like ours is to priority and as Local 506 moves into its
second century, we will work harder to
largest, strongest and most progressive the members of Local 506 overwhelm- dignity and grace in their retirement protect and advance your rights at work
Local Unions in North America. ingly elected me as Business Manager years. He was a champion of immigrant first and foremost and beyond. Respect, honesty, integrity
of one of the greatest Locals, a position protect the
I fondly recollect when I first arrived in I still hold today. workers throughout the province and of and accountability must be the founda-
tion, the values, and the hallmark of our
Hamilton’s Italian community. Enrico
100 years Toronto in 1958, with very little money, Mancinelli has lent his services to many rights of our organization. Our goals from the last
members and
but a strong desire to work. I was able As Business Manager of Local 506, I
of Justice, to secure employment the very next day. am grateful and honoured by the oppor- social and philanthropic causes; on serve them, both 100 years will be the same for the next
behalf of education, health care and the
coming years, as we continue our quest
Honour and I started my career with Beer Precast, tunity to lead our united membership. United Way. His sacrifices will never be singularly and to be safe, strong and reliable. As an
a unionized plant and was able to join Alongside the Executive Board, we have
organization, we can truly look back with
forgotten, and his accomplishments will
Strength! the Labourers’ International Union of built a remarkable foundation. They are forever touch the lives of our members. collectively, to pride, as we look forward with vision.
North America, Local 506. A short time leaders on the frontline and get the job
later, I was promoted to a Forman posi- done. Each day, we set out to work hard Enrico was a “giant” among men. A Thank you, to our Brothers and Sisters
Welcome to our centennial celebra- tion. Between the years of 1964 and for the safe working conditions and fair man of conviction, reason, sincerity and the highest level for serving our Union with bravery and
tion!! This is an exciting time to be 1967, foremen were not permitted to be wage and benefits that our members and He was of humble beginnings and had a possible. strength. We are united in solidarity!
a man that was always willing to listen.
part of the LiUNA! family, as we part of the bargaining unit. I felt this was our families deserve. Their efforts have
celebrate a century of achievements!! sense of humor strong enough to with- We have negotiated the best terms and With warmest
unjust and led a revolt which ultimately not gone unnoticed. Our Secretary- stand the fiercest adversary; a great man,
gave the right to all working foremen to Treasurer Tony Do Vale has dedicated conditions of employment for LiUNA regards as we work
In 1919 under the Charter of the In- be represented by the Union. his time to oversee the day to day financ- a great leader and simply a brother to us members and ensure that signatory
ternational Hod Carriers Building and es and we have stood the test of time. all! employers live up to their collective together planning
Common Labourers Union of North In 1971, I was He is committed to seeing communities agreement obligations. Under the lead- the future.
I reflect on how far we’ve come, it’s elected to the prosper and to keeping the local strong A proverb which resonates with me is ership of Jack Oliveira, I commend him
America, Local 506 was created. When
“the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!”
clear that LiUNA Local 506’s longevity, Executive Board and financially stable. Tony’s enduring At every challenge in this past century, for the work he has done at the Ontario In Solidarity,
Provincial District Council and Jack
and intelligent commitment to the
courage, strength and leadership comes labour movement and to the protection we had leaders who could deal with am- is committed to proudly serving and
from continuously working hard to- of LiUNA Local 506 of Local 506 makes us proud. President biguity, uncertainty, and change. Much advancing the rights of our members.
wards the improvement of wages, bene- Roly Bernardini who is a third generation of our growth and success is in large part Jack has always had a reputation for
fits and pension that help our members. and was hired as a Business Representa- labourer often speaks about union due to the brilliant work done by our never backing down from a fight when Carmen Principato
Commemorating our Locals growth tive handling membership issues and values engraved in him at a young age. International Vice President and it comes to representing the member’s Business Manager
from a few hundred members in 1919 organizing for the Local until 1985. Regional Manager Joe Mancinelli. We