Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
Green Shield Representative Mary Kerr will be doing a presentation at out Wednesday November 6th Retirees meeting. Many of you had been asking about how our drug copays and deductibles work along with many of our other benefits. So please join us and also bring your spouse.
Meeting Held October 2, 2019 - Unifor Legal Services Presentation
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
Retiree Meeting May 8, 2019
Retiree Meeting April 3, 2019
UNIFOR LOCAL 584 GOLF DAY
Sept 14, 2019
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Congratulations to Our Newest Retirees as of September 1, 2019
Sylvie Dumouchel
30.2 years
Lynn Leblanc
25.2 years
Roy Appleton
23.9 year
Gary Farmer
30.9 years
Port Elgin Labour
Day Parade
September 2, 2019
UNIFOR 3rd CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
QUEBEC CITY AUGUST 2019
Thank you to Local 584 President Sandy Knight for speaking up in favour of our Retirees at the convention.Her support is very much appreciated.
Synopsis of Retiree Issues at The Constitutional Convention Aug 19 - 25 2019 - Click Here - Thanks to Tony Sista - Local 1973
Retiree Ron Deamer Passes Away
RON DEAMER Retired: Oct 1, 1997
29.1 yrs of Service
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Retiree Ron Deamer on August 12, 2019 at the
Guelph Hospital surrounded by his family.
Ron was active in our Union and attended our retiree meetings
with his brother Harry. Our sincerest condolences go out to the
entire Deamer family. Ron will definitely be missed by all.
There will be no funeral service
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Deamer (nee Gourlay) (2015). Loved father of Lynn Deamer (Ross Prince) of Brampton, Ron Deamer of Gravenhurst, Deborah Petit (Dave Williams) of Guelph, Sandra Deamer of Gravenhurst and the late David Deamer (1964). Proud Grandpa of Brandon, Shane, Brynn, Jenna (Zack), Parker and Joel and great grandpa of Talia and Irys. Dear brother of John (Donna), Harry, Suzanne Hibbit (Gerald) and the late Dianne O’Donnell and brother of-law of Barry O’Donnell.
Ron was an avid Blue Jays fan and a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He also enjoyed a game of golf. Cremation is taking place with no service. If desired, memorial contributions to Hospice Wellington would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031).
Retiree Peter Richards
Passes Away July 31, 2019
It is great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retiree Peter Richards. Peter retired from Ford Bramalea on March 1, 2004 with
30.3 Years of service.
Flags at Brampton City Hall were lowered this week in memory of former Brampton City Councillor, Peter Richards, who passed away on July 31, 2019. Peter served on Brampton City Council for 12 years, over 4 successive terms from 1991 - 2003, representing the residents of the former Ward 8. Peter was known for his great sense of humour and love and dedication working for the citizens of Brampton. He was awarded the 1998 Arts Person of the Year Award by the City of Brampton.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. at McMillian and Jack Funeral Home, 291 Main St. E., Dundalk
Peter Anthony RICHARDS
RICHARDS, Peter Anthony December 15, 1940 - July 31, 2019 Former City Councillor For The City Of Brampton It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Anthony Richards announces his passing. Peter was retired as City Councillor for the City of Brampton (12 years) and Ford Canada (31 years). He volunteered for many organizations throughout his life, including being a director/ actor with Brampton art groups and a member of the Brampton Legion. In retirement he continued to be active in the Dundalk Little Theatre and served as President of the Dundalk Legion for five years. He was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his contributions to his communities. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marnie, children Tim (Julie), Jacquelyn, stepchildren Heather and Tim, sister Beverly, brother Lee (Heather), stepsiblings Rob and Karen, grandchildren Jennifer (David), Samantha (Kyle), Danielle, Justin, great-grandson Kaidyn, and numerous caring nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. at McMillian and Jack Funeral Home, 291 Main St. E., Dundalk (519-923-3204) followed by refreshments and shared memories at the Dundalk Legion, 109 Proton St. N., Dundalk (519-923-2528). Donations in Peter’s memory can be made to Chapman’s House, Owen Sound, greybrucehospice.com.
Congratulations to
our Newest Retirees
August 1, 2019
Unifor steps up campaign to Stop Scheer as 40-day federal election campaign draws to finish. New poll shows Saskatchewan public stands with striking and locked out SaskCrown workers. Ontario members join occupation of Doug Ford’s office to demand action on worker’s deaths. Plus a call to amend the Criminal Code to permit Single Sport Betting.
Coast Mountain Bus Company members showed up in force to cast their votes in support of a strike mandate.
Watch the video.
Each October 18, Canada celebrates Persons Day. This year marks 70 years since women were declared persons under the constitution. Read the full statement.
Unifor calls on all federal parties to to amend the Criminal Code to permit Single Sport Betting. Read the Op-ed by National President Jerry Dias and Unifor Local 444 President Dave Cassidy.
Ford Announces Third Quarter U.S. Sales
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Ford Salesman Reunited with First Mustang Ever Built
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The Origins of the Lincoln Continental
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Harnessing Our Digital Future
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Ford and Mahindra Announce Joint Venture
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Ford China Gears Up for Electrification Mapping
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Dunton ETL Toasts 20 Years of Taking Vehicles to the Limit
Ford's Dunton Environmental Test Laboratory has just marked 20 years of being at the forefront of advanced…
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Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
