Peter Kormos

Today is a good day to remember Jack’s last words to Canadians, don’t you think?

NDP MPP INTRODUCES BILLS TO HONOUR FORMER COLLEAGUE PETER KORMOS In recognition of the second anniversary of the passing of longtime Welland MPP Peter Kormos, Nickel Belt MPP, France Gelinas, proposed two bills that she says recognize the legacy of Kormos’ advocacy. The first is Bill 83, Labour Relations Amendment Act (Strike and Lock-Out Information). The bill would require employers to provide information regarding the use of replacement workers in the event of a strike or ...lock-out to the Minister of Labour. http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do The second is Bill 84, Trillium Gift of Life Network Amendment Act. The bill would no longer require the province to obtain consent organ donation. Instead, a person would have to object to the removal of the tissue prior to his or her death or a substitute could object on his or her behalf after the death has occurred. If an objection is made, no tissue would be removed from the body. http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do

1991: The alternate Peter Kormos "sunshine boy" photo that was never published. (Larry Savage via Twitter)

On Tuesday September 23 at 7pm, Larry Savage will be launching his new book in Toronto. Socialist Cowboy: The Politics of Peter Kormos is a short political biography detailing the life and activism of longtime Welland NDP MPP Peter Kormos, a champion for the working class and one of the most colourful personalities in the history of Ontario politics. https://m.facebook.com/events/699793480095342/

The Centre for Labour Studies, in conjunction with the Welland Public Library, has set up an author talk for Sept 11 at the Library. Join Brock University Professor Larry Savage as he discusses his new book, Socialist Cowboy: The Politics of Peter Kormos, in the Program Room at the Welland Public Library. The book will be available for purchase at the event.... https://www.facebook.com/events/1453967804863158/