General Motors Powertrain, St Catharines
General Motors
570 Glendale Ave.
St. Catharines,
Ontario, L2R 7B3
History:
This bargaining unit was originally known as McKinnon’s Industries. In 1936, workers at McKinnon’s voted to join the UAW, at which time Local 199 was formed and became the second UAW Local Union in Canada. The first contract was signed in 1937.
Products:
GM St. Catharines Powertrain Plant manufactures transmissions, V6 and V8 Engines.
Members:
1,400 unionized members
Plant Tour 2015
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Standing Committee Elections
STANDING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS Unifor Local 199 has scheduled an election for our Standing Committees. Each Committee has three (3) to...
GM Announcement 19th September
Plant Director, Carolyne Watts announced today, Thursday, September 19, that commencing Monday, September 23, both Gen V and HFV6 will...
GM Chair Report September 18th 2019
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ANNUAL VACATION PAY AND VACATION PAY DEFERRAL GUIDANCE The following is intended to clarify the Annual Vacation Pay deposit and...
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GM Chair Report May 2019
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