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Mike Hersh: Union president has edge over others because he has a university degree in plant where average education is Grade 10.
Mike Hersh: Union president has edge over others because he has a university degree in plant where average education is Grade 10.

Mike Hersh: Union president has edge over others because he has a university degree in plant where average education is Grade 10.

Date10/27/1989
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Object NumberTSPA_0128359F
Mike Hersh: President of Steelworkers' local is excited by a concept that has worked several times in the U.S.
Mike Hersh: President of Steelworkers' local is excited by a concept that has worked several times in the U.S.
2/23/1989
At the Toronto Indian Centre, James Dumont, 26, left, chats with Daphne Johnston, Joseph Hare, director of the centre, and Marie Sylvester Dumont, an Ojibway from Shawanaga near Parry Sound, earned a divinity degree but took a post at the centre on Beverley St. instead of becoming a United Church minister because he considers the Christian church has tried to suppress the Indians' native culture.
At the Toronto Indian Centre, James Dumont, 26, left, chats with Daphne Johnston, Joseph Hare, director of the centre, and Marie Sylvester Dumont, an Ojibway from Shawanaga near Parry Sound, earned a divinity degree but took a post at the centre on Beverley St. instead of becoming a United Church minister because he considers the Christian church has tried to suppress the Indians' native culture.
5/28/1971
Believed to be the only teacher of Portuguese origin working for the Toronto Board of Education, Tony Gregorio has been fired - because of lack of seniority - in education spending cutbacks
Believed to be the only teacher of Portuguese origin working for the Toronto Board of Education, Tony Gregorio has been fired - because of lack of seniority - in education spending cutbacks
5/31/1978
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
7/15/1969
Director of the Bureau of Municipal Research, Charles Bens, handing files to researcher Anne Golden, says it has a good batting average.
Director of the Bureau of Municipal Research, Charles Bens, handing files to researcher Anne Golden, says it has a good batting average.
4/22/1974
A student described as a teacher's dream has been named North York's top scholar, with an average of 99
A student described as a teacher's dream has been named North York's top scholar, with an average of 99
6/29/1987
Working nights in a doughnut shop and days at a paper products plant, Robert Gilbert, 30, is paying off $3,000 in student loans. He will be getting his bachelor of arts degree from McMaster University in the spring. He began his education by spending six
Working nights in a doughnut shop and days at a paper products plant, Robert Gilbert, 30, is paying off $3,000 in student loans. He will be getting his bachelor of arts degree from McMaster University in the spring. He began his education by spending six
12/9/1977
Image-maker's mission: Andre Morrow, who has been polishing up Jean Chretien's rough edges, becomes completely immersed in a client's life.
Image-maker's mission: Andre Morrow, who has been polishing up Jean Chretien's rough edges, becomes completely immersed in a client's life.
6/3/1990
Helmut Mehnert has been a paraplegic for 17 years and well knows the frustrations of trying to retain some degree of independence
Helmut Mehnert has been a paraplegic for 17 years and well knows the frustrations of trying to retain some degree of independence
2/14/1973
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
12/22/1977
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
5/27/1971
Seeking wider horizons: Sam Savona, who has cerebral palsy, lives around the corner from a subway station, but has never been able to ride the train because he uses a wheelchair
Seeking wider horizons: Sam Savona, who has cerebral palsy, lives around the corner from a subway station, but has never been able to ride the train because he uses a wheelchair
5/25/1989