Do Canadian Mining companies exploit workers overseas? Canadian mining operations in Latin America and Africa have become notorious for exploiting...
Category: 199 News
From The Hall – Presidents Report
FROM THE HALL – FEBRUARY / MARCH The Local has been engaged in multiple sets of negotiations over the...
International Women’s Day
Today we recognize International Women’s Day, 2022. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to mark and...
City of Welland Ratifies at 76%
After a difficult set of negotiations, the membership at the City of Welland has ratified a 3-year Collective Agreement. This...
Tentative Agreement Reached – City of Welland
The Union and the City of Welland have reached a tentative agreement. A ratification meeting will be held Monday, March 7th...
Family Education Program 2022
Since the early 1970’s our Union has offered a Family Education Program for members and their families. The program takes...
Notice of Elections – 2022
Upcoming Notices of Elections are posted below. For all units (except GM) The Executive Board Notice of Election, including voting...
Collective Agreement Ratified at Brian Cullen Motors
Last night the membership at Brian cullen Motors voted in favour of their new 3-year Collective Agreement. I would like...
International Women’s Day – Movie, Dinner and Trivia
Local 199’s Women’s Committee would like to invite you to join them for Dinner, a Movie and Trivia in honour...
GM Defined Contribution Pension Plan: UPDATE
PENSION REPORT – March, 2022 Defined Contribution Pension Plan: UPDATE For members (Hired September 26, 2016 or later): DC Pension plan...