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(COVID-19) Letter from Jerry Dias
Dear local unions: We know you have been following the day-to-day developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in our country and...
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Under Construction March 11th
We are currently working on the website and are experiencing problems posting events, pictures and updating the site. The site...
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Coldest Night of the Year
Coldest Night of the Year On February 22nd 2020, members of Local Unifor 199 participated in West Niagara’s Coldest Night...
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FirstOntario – Canadian & Global Market Linked GICS
Canadian & Global Market Linked GICS A worry-free investment with nowhere to go but up! Principal protected. Earnings expected. Interested...
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Tuition Assistance – Application Deadline
IMPORTANT NOTICE TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINE Tuition Assistance application forms for the 2019 calendar year must be received by the GM...
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Young Workers Conference 2020
Young Workers Take Action National Young Workers Conference May 8-10 2020 Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin, Ontario The times...
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GM Bargaining Demands 2020
GM CHAIR REPORT – February 2020 Sisters and Brothers, As you are no doubt aware, our collective agreement with...
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Period Promise
This year, Unifor Local 199 will be participating in the United Way’s Period Promise(formerly Tampon Tuesday) by collecting boxes...
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Unifor 199 Women’s BOOK CLUB
Women’s BOOK CLUB Unifor Local 199 has started an exciting new initiative, a BOOK CLUB for women. Members who are...
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People VS. Conservative Cuts Rally
OFL Rally in Niagara Falls February 22, 2020 Unifor members and retirees joined up with OFL members from across Ontario...
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Elections Committee Election Results
NOTICE OF ELECTION RESULTS ELECTION COMMITTEE Eight (8) to be elected Term: Three (3) years (2020 – 2023) Andrew Jones...
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Health & Safety Report January 2020
What’s that in the Washroom? On January 16, 2020, we responded to a call from a worker in the Tool...
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Keeping a Legacy Alive
On Sunday 26th January 2020, Unifor Local 199 entered a team of volunteers in the Walk for Memories at Brock...
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GM Benefits – Out of Province Travel Assistance
GM Benefits Report – January 21st 2020 The Ontario government announced that OHIP coverage for emergency medical services required while...
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Union Education
Education Options Unifor Local 199 offers a variety of educational opportunities to our members. The 2020 Winter/Spring schedule for Port...
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City of Welland Unit Meeting
CITY OF WELLAND – UNIT MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 3:15 P.M. WELLAND ARENA 501 King Street, Welland, Ontario (UPSTAIRS)...
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3 Day Grievance Handling Course
3 DAY EDUCATION SEMINAR Grievance Handling Course 3- Day Are you a Chairperson, Steward or a Committeeperson? Would you like...
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Walk For Alzheimer’s – Sunday January 26th 2020
JOIN TEAM BOB WHITE 2020 The Executive Board of Unifor Local 199 would like to invite you and your family...
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Unifor 199 Women’s BOOK CLUB
Women’s BOOK CLUB Unifor Local 199 has started an exciting new initiative, a BOOK CLUB for women. Members who are...
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Elections Committee Election
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS & ELECTION ELECTION COMMITTEE Eight (8) to be elected Term: Three (3) years (2020 – 2023) Please...
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GM Chair Report January 9th 2020
GM CHAIR REPORT – January 2020 Happy New Year We would like to welcome all our members back and hope...
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Nursing Homes, Better Care – Safer work.
As we get older how and where we spend our time changes. Unfortunately as our parents age we spend more...
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Message From Greg Brady
From the President’s Desk As we come to the end of 2019 I am proud to say Unifor Local 199...
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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