"It’s time working families got a fair deal. Dalton McGuinty’s record has been one broken promise after another. But he still found time to give himself a $40,000 pay raise. That’s someone who has lost touch with working families. We deserve better.

"I’m proud to stand with Howard Hampton – a leader who is upfront, honest, and principled. You know you can count on us to stand up for seniors, children, parents, and working people.

"This time, ask yourself ‘Which leader and party can I count on to fight for a fair deal for working families?’

"I hope I can count on your support on October 10."

John Grima was born and raised in Windsor. He is a strong and effective advocate who will stand up to Dalton McGuinty and his broken promises and deliver real results for working people in Essex and in the province.

John works for the City of Windsor. As an executive member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, he has be an advocate for fair representation on behalf of the members of his union local and lobbied for such key rights as a violence-free workplace.

As Council President of CUPE for Windsor and District, John has fought hard for pension rights and child care. John also worked to increase CUPE’s support of local community projects, supporting the Goodfellows, the Dragon Boat Festival, and Crime Stoppers, to name a few. He has initiated a “Row into the Future with CUPE” campaign focused on purchasing a CUPE Dragon Boat in support of Breast Cancer fundraising, while at the same time strengthening CUPE solidarity.

John is married to Claudia and they live just outside Amherstburg with their four teenagers, Amy, James, Matt and Olivia.