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GM CHAIRPERSON REPORT – September 15, 2023
Chairpersons Report Sept 15th, 2023 Master Bargaining Update Here’s where things are currently. Despite the news from the UAW Thursday...
Unifor Local 199 Labour Day Activities
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings, Unifor Local 199 is excited to host its annual Labour Day Celebration at the Union Hall....
Unifor Fantasy NFL Football Pool 2023-2024
Greetings, Our popular NFL Fantasy Pool is back for its third year. It’s time to test your football knowledge and,...
– Auto Talks 2023
Unifor Detroit Three members deliver overwhelming strike mandate August 28, 2023 TORONTO – Unifor members at General Motors, Ford Motor...
GM CHAIRPERSON REPORT – August 14, 2023
GM Chairperson Report – August 14 2023 Bargaining Committee Update Unifor officially opened contract negotiations August 10th on behalf of...
Port Elgin Schedule -Fall/Winter 2023 (newly revised)
Port Elgin – One Week Courses Unifor offers a variety of residential course at the Family Education Centre in Port...
Sign up now for GM Contract & Ratification Information
Attention GM Members Sign-up now for Contract & Ratification Information As you know, our Union is negotiating...
GM Benefit Report – New Out of Province Insurance Provider
Benefits Report NEW Out of Province Insurance Provider Starting JUNE 1, 2023 * CanAssistance * Green shield has changed...
A Message From Your National President
Dear members, I’m writing to share the results of Unifor’s regional strategy sessions discussing the next National Collective Bargaining Program....
Stop Privatization and Defend Hospital Workers on Thursday in Toronto
When: Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Rally #1: Providence Hospital Scarborough, 3276 St. Clair...
199 News – Summer 2023
With the success of our Spring edition of the 199News, we are excited to share that the wait is over...
FirstOntario – Investment Shares Opportunity 2023
Series 2023 available now FirstOntario members, including businesses, have an exclusive opportunity to purchase investment shares to support our credit...
Happy Pride Month 2023
Pride’s Historical Journey in Ontario Pride in Ontario traces its roots back to the inaugural Pride celebration in Toronto following...
2023 UNIFOR BURSARIES APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Unifor Scholarships Please note that the deadline to apply for a Unifor Scholarship is fast approaching! Each year Unifor awards...
Collective Agreement Ratified at Vesuvius
On Saturday, June 3, members at Vesuvius ratified their new 3-year Collective Agreement. This secures wage increases at $1.00 for...
From the President – Tears to Hope Relay – Saturday, June 17, 2023
Local 199 will be participating in the Tears To Hope Relay this year. This is a Canada-wide initiative aimed at...
Notice of Election – National Pensioners Ottawa
NOTICE OF ELECTION NATIONAL PENSIONERS Two (2) to be elected OTTAWA (SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2023) BRUCE ALLEN – ACCLAIMED...
Notice of Election – Retired Workers Conference Port Elgin
NOTICE OF ELECTION RETIRED WORKERS CONFERENCE Six (6) to be elected PORT ELGIN (SEPTEMBER 3-8, 2023) Edgar Dent John...
Auto Council 2023
Auto council May 2023. LONDON, ONT.—Pensions, wages, transition plans as autoworkers shift to producing electric vehicles, and confirmation of new...
Casino Security New Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified 85%
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings, Today the Bargaining Committee presented a tentative agreement reached late May 18th to the membership over...
Canada’s Wonderland/Unifor Day – Sunday, July 9, 2023
Canada’s Wonderland/Unifor Day SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 TICKETS: $49.99 (Ages 3 and up) OPEN TO UNIFOR LOCAL 199...
Unifor National NEWS
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Archived Editions 199 News
Please click on the links below to open the 199 News
- 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