July 21th, 2021 The Company has informed the Union that it will be laying off all shifts in V8 for...
Category: Reports
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 – Vacation Pay Explained
June 29, 2021 After fielding numerous complaints from our members about how vacation pay was paid out this week –...
A Message to the Membership from Tim McKinnon
To the Membership of Local 199, As most of you are aware, I am leaving my position as Chairperson to...
GM CHAIR UPDATE – Canada Day Holiday / Summer Shutdown
June 16, 2021 The summer shutdown schedule is as follows: The Union and the Company have agreed to schedule Canada...
EVERY CHILD MATTERS – ORANGE T-SHIRT CAMPAIGN
The outpouring of grief and support from Unifor members following the discovery of a mass grave at the site...
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Sisters and Brothers, To start this report, I would like to congratulate Ian Lewis on his appointment to the Chair...