George Kean

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  "The rationale for this is that the markets are slow, but also we've got a fair stockpile of pellets and we want to have a higher inventory of concentrate, hoping that if the market turns around in the near future, we've got both pellets and concentrate to offer customers for sale," said George Kean, president of union local 5795.
  
  There will be no layoffs as a result of the latest shutdowns, Kean said. Workers will be distributed among other areas of the project beginning in January.
  
  This is the first time the operation has been down to half production without any layoffs, Kean said.
  
  "As president, I'm quite pleased the IOC, at this stage, is doing everything possible to alleviate the hardship on the employees," he said.

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  They've been down for 33 days, because of the economic downturn but Steelworkers' Union spokesman, George Kean, is optimistic about the future.

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  The President of Steelworkers Local 5795 in Labrador City, George Kean indicates action is needed on many fronts. He says people have lost faith in the economy and government. He says they need government to help the unemployed through the most serious economic situation in years. Kean says there are numerous industries and workers impacted. He says the recession is effecting every sector of unionized and non-unionized people. Kean says the union has been sending leaflets to all of their members across the country and other unions. He says they are working with the Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress to get their message out.
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  Steelworkers Local 5795 President George Kean

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  Striking workers at the Iron Ore Company of Canada in Labrador City have been on the picket lines for 33 days now and the president of Steelworkers' Union in the area, George Kean, says there is still no sign of a resolution.Kean told VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms the onus is on IOC to return to the table.
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  Kean says the workers are holding up well, and are prepared to stay out for 3 or 4 months.
  
  Federation of Labour president Reg Anstey says he's never seen a group of workers more determined to get a good deal.
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  George Kean

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  "This fight is about recognising the intrinsic value our members bring to this operation," stated USW Local 5795 President George Kean.

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  Steelworkers President George Kean says they have been in close contact with the company, and there are no indications the shutdown will last longer than 5 weeks. Kean says of the 1150 members. About 1050 will be on vacation, and the rest will remain on for fire duty and work. He says they are optimistic this will be the last shutdown for the year. Kean says they've fared well considering the tough world economy.

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  A 33 day shutdown brought about by the economic downturn is ending and Steelworkers Union spokesman George Kean doesn't anticipate that any more downtime will be necessary. There are 20 new employees starting today and Kean anticipates another 40 to 50 will be hired in the coming months.

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  George Kean, USW president, was up first on behalf of over 1,000 members from IOC and Orica Canada in ... more
  
  Union Backs Rules Change For New Brackenridge Mill - District 10

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  Mr. George Kean President

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  "Nobody could have foreseen that the partnership between IOC, USW local 5795 and LWEC would become a showcase for such a successful workplace initiative," mentions George Kean, President - USW 5795.

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