Brothers and Sisters,
We stand on the verge of yet another disaster for Durham
region. As you know the Durham York Incinerator Project is closing in on one of the most crucial votes yet. So far the Region
has been nearly oblivious to our pleas not to mention the outcry by of our fellow labour groups and local physicians.
As you can see in the files attached the preferred
vendor, Covanta brings with them not only health and safety violations but an adversity to labour rights as well. Our
brother's and sister's to the south have taken the time to warn us about what we face if this project is allowed to proceed
and we must heed that warning.
The CLC in response to the motion made by the CAW Durham
Region Environment Council has stated that it is opposed to incineration. Incineration makes the battle for extended producer
responsibility that much harder. We cannot let people once again pay the highest price for the sins of corporations.
I am asking you today to send out this email to your
members, post it in your member halls and call on your brother's and sister's to do the same. Even if you don't reside in
York or Durham please remember the precedent that this incinerator project will make for other municipalities should they
forge ahead as planned. This will effectively open up the flood gates and create a new market for companies like Covanta.
With few long term jobs and high risk to the health and well being of humans and wildlife this is no replacement
for the jobs that have been lost in this province.
Please come and stand with us and show your opposition
to incineration. We will be gathering before the Site Liaison Committee meeting May 20th beginning at 530 pm on the sidewalk
surrounding the Durham Region Head Quarters at Rossland and Garden in Whitby.
It is imperative that we have large numbers so please
get the word out. If you have any questions please contact me directly 905-999-5479.
Thank you so much for your time.
In Solidarity,
Rebecca Harrison
905 999 5479