Web site training for new communicator

19/10/201319/10/2013 Ernie Giroux

Ernie Giroux, the new communicator for the OPCM, received web site training as part of his new responsibility.

Frank Saptel and Manny Cresencia attend this session to train Ernie to be able to communicate with machinists in Ontario.

The training took place at District 78. We started at 10 am and went all day. Frank is a tough boss.

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