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Unifor Racial Justice Regional Forums
Unifor will be hosting seven forums to bring together Union leadership, activists, employers and community organizations to foster new ideas,...
Unifor Young Workers Zoom Gathering
Unifor is offering a Young Workers Zoom Gathering: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. (Eastern time)...
General Membership Meetings – September 15, 2021
______________________________________________ GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WED., SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT OUR UNION...
Special Membership Meetings – September 12, 2021 (Revised Agenda)
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REVISED AGENDA: READING OF 166 BYLAW AMENDMENTS INDIVIDUALLY ** ** Please note: There will be no vote...
Knight FM Agreement Ratifies at 97.4%
We are pleased to announce that the membership of Knights FM has ratified their contract at 97.4%. On behalf of...
Knight FM Tentative Agreement Reached
We are pleased to announce that a Tentative Agreement was reached with the Employer late September 2nd, 2021. Ratification Meeting...
McMaster Labour Studies Program – Fall 2021
ONLINE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Looking for something to do this winter? Are you interested in learning about what’s going on...
SUB FAQ Updated – August, 2021
WHY HAVEN’T I RECEIVED SUB? Frequently asked questions: Why haven’t I received Sub? Answer: SUB is triggered by EI....
Strike at De Haviland hits the 30 day Mark
TORONTO Unifor organized a rally and news conference at the De Havilland picket line Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Unifor...
NEEDED – ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
With the triannual election coming up in March 2022, the Executive Board is looking for members to populate openings on...
Special Membership Meetings – August 29 and September 12, 2021
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 @ 9:00 A.M. AGENDA: READING OF 162 BYLAW AMENDMENTS INDIVIDUALLY ______________________________________________ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER...
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE HELP SOMETIMES
We All Need A Little Help Sometimes As we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID pandemic as well as workplace...
GM CHAIR UPDATE
August 13, 2021 As you know GM has been operating week to week for nearly 18 months ow. Ford and...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – Ongoing Layoffs Due to Semi-Conductor Shortage
August 3rd, 2021 Today the Company informed the Union that they will be adjusting their production schedules at multiple customer...
Unifor Golf Tournament – Tee Times
The following are the scheduled tee times for the Unifor Invitational Golf Tournament: Unifor 199 Invitational Tee Times to post.png...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – V8 Returning to Work
July 28th, 2021 The Company has informed the Union that V8 will be returning to work Monday, August 2nd, 2021...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – V8 Temporary Layoff Due to Semiconductor Shortage
July 21th, 2021 The Company has informed the Union that it will be laying off all shifts in V8 for...
UNIFOR RACIAL JUSTICE DAY – AUGUST 1, 2021
Unifor is offering new bandanas based on the American civil rights activist, writer and poet James Baldwin’s famous quote...
EI Application, Reporting & Sub Updates – July, 2021
Updated: July 15, 2021 GM St. Catharines Team: Today, GM is announcing semiconductor production adjustments at GM North American...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – Temporary Layoff Due to Semiconductor Shortage
July 15th, 2021 I have just been informed by the Company the semiconductor production adjustments at GM North American Assembly...
HAPPY CANADA Day – A time to reflect
Sisters and Brothers, I would like to wish all our members a Happy Canada Day. I encourage members to use...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – Letter to the Membership
July 1st, 2021 I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate Tim McKinnon on his appointment to the National Union...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – Vacation Pay Explained
June 29, 2021 After fielding numerous complaints from our members about how vacation pay was paid out this week –...
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Archived Editions 199 News
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- CAW Local 199 News – November / December 2008
- CAW Local 199 News – September – October 08
- CAW Local 199 News – May / June 08
- CAW Local 199 News – January February 2008
- CAW Local 199 News – December 2007