Wednesday
June 2, 2021
80 Mary St, Brampton
at 1 pm
Canadian Legion
As the stay at home lockdown has been
extended through to June we have been forced
to cancel again. Please check back to
confirm meeting dates.
We will be holding Nominations
& Elections at our next meeting
for all positions for Local 584
Retirees Executive
Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
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
Retiree Scotty Thompson
Passes Away - May 5, 2021
SCOTTY THOMPSON Retired Nov 1, 1999 33.2 years Service
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Scott
Thompson who passed away suddenly on May 5, 2021
at William Osler hospital in Brampton.
Our Sincerest Condolences go out to his wife Joan
and the entire Thompson Family. He will be sadly
missed by all who knew him.
No funeral arrangements have been made.
LOCAL 584
IN-PLANT
2021 TRIENNIAL
ELECTION NOMINEES
Ford has finally announced the first location when they close the Bramalea Parts distribution Centre.
The warehouse is to be located In Paris Ontario. (150 Markel road exit 27 off of highway 403w)
The other location has still not been announced but will be in the Ottawa region.
The move will still take a year or two to be completed.
April 28th Day of Mourning
Sister Shara Flanigan
always in our hearts
Retiree Augie Sprovieri
Passes Away
AUGIE SPROVIERI
August 15, 1947 - April 25, 2021
Retired
Aug 1, 2008
40 YearsService
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of
the passing of Retiree Augie Sprovieri.
Augie passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021
after a brave two year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Our Deepest condolences go out to the entire Sprovieri family.
Augie was a great guy and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
More information will be posted on the retiree's website
when we are notified of the arrangements.
Local 584 Retirees Executive
Congratulations on
Our Newest retiree
Rejean Pomerleau
23.4 years
Retired
April 1, 2021
FRED ASBECK
Retired August 1, 1994
30 Years Service
It’s with deep regret that we inform you of the
passing of retiree Fred Asbeck on March 31, 2021.
Our Sincerest Condolences go out to his wife Ilse
and the entire Asbeck family.
In Memory of Fred Asbeck
Visitation:
Tuesday April 6, 2021 from 6-8 pm
Service:
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Please Check Funeral Website as dates and time
May be changed due to the pandemic
After a brief illness, at his home, on Wednesday March 31st, 2021. Fred Asbeck, in his 87th year, beloved husband for 63 years of Ilse.
Loving father of Yvonne (Terry) Chamberlain. Loving Opa to Courtney (Mat), and Abbey and great Opa to Kaleb, Karson, and Kolton.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham on Tuesday April 6th, 2021.
Visitation times will be set by Reserved Groups of 40 attendees per session.
Visitation session times are: 6:00 6:30pm, 6:45 – 7:15pm, 7:30 – 8:00pm, (with 15 minutes intervals of cleaning/sanitization).
All Attendees must reserve a time by clicking here or by calling the Funeral Home at 905-936-3477 to reserve their visitation time during one of those set periods.
Following pandemic protocols all attendees must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth, respect social distancing requirements, and should only attend
if they do not have a fever, cough, or any Covid symptoms.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday April 7th, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
Interment to follow in Mt. Tegart Cemetery, Tottenham. Donations in Fred’s memory to the St. Elizabeth Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Retiree Chris Blair
passed away on
Thursday March 4, 2021
Retired Apr 1, 2015
43.2 Years of Service
Our deepest Condolences go out
to his Wife and Family
U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Ford Rouge Site to Preview F-150 Lightning, Electrification Leadership
“We're honored to host President Biden at Ford Motor Company and excited to preview for him the new F-150 Lightning and the exciting technologies that made it possible. Electrifying America's best-selling vehicle is a milestone in our country's transition to cleaner transportation. The F-150 Lightning will be built by UAW workers at an innovative, green plant on the historic Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.”
Pandemic Response Puts Ford Among Most Trusted Companies
A recent consumer trust survey puts Ford up there with Target, Apple, Nike and Disney, as well as COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer.
Ford of Mexico Ranks as One of the Best Companies to Work For
Each year, Expansió, the most influential magazine in Mexico in terms of business and information issues, as well as TOP Companies, undertake the task of looking for companies with the most innovative corporate practices.
Ford to Reveal All-Electric F-150 Lightning May 19 with Livestreamed Event at Ford HQ
Ford's smartest, most innovative truck yet will be all-electric and called F-150 Lightning. The all-new F-150 Lightning will be revealed May 19 at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn and livestreamed for millions to watch. …
Ford Power-Up Software Updates to Deliver A More Seamless Amazon Alexa Experience, BlueCruise and More This Year
Settling in for a drive in an enhanced, upgraded vehicle will now become a regular experience for Ford owners as the company routinely delivers new features and improvements through its wireless…
Ford DIY Air Filtration Kit That Reduces COVID-19 in the Air Validated by Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research Journal
Ford's latest innovation in the fight against COVID-19 is an air filtration kit, co-developed with Lasko, that you can assemble at home or in school — and the science behind it is backed up by a peer-reviewed…
Ford Welcomes Virtual Class of Summer Interns, Including New Social Media Ambassadors
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford has reinforced its commitment to the future leaders of the company by offering a virtual program for its more than 600 college interns, who this year represent more than 150 schools across the U.S. …
Spin Riders Take More Than 100,000 Trips on E-Scooters in Essex
The milestone has been achieved in just five months since the e-scooters went on trial across six service areas in Essex, partly driven by a growing need for a socially-distanced means of transport as people slowly return to being out and about, including commuting to work and running errands. …
Ford Kicks Off ‘Watch Me™’ Advertising Campaign for Mustang Mach-E in Germany
The “Watch Me” campaign, with a reach of 11 million, will launch in prime time on all major broadcasters and will also feature in digital, and outdoor adverts. A TikTok campaign is also part of the 360-degree advertising concept, a first for…
Painting a Clearer Picture: How Ford Helps Dealers Speed up Repairs Through Wearable Virtual Reality Technology
Ford South Africa recently conducted a pilot study of the RealWear HMT-1 Hands-free Remote Collaboration Tool, which remotely connects Ford dealership technicians with Ford's Technical Assistance…
Send a pic of you with your Ford (.jpg format, please), with a caption including brief information about your career at Ford and your vehicle, to blueoval@ford.com. Or post your photo on Twitter or Instagram and tag @AtFordOnline using #FordAlumni #MeandMyFord. Let's see those Fords!
Weekly Spotlight
Raymond DiNoble, engineering supervisor, retired in 1997 from Advanced Chassis Engineering, is shown here with his 2010 Explorer Sport Trac Limited. The Sport Trac has the 4.6L V8 and 4x4 AWD. Ray and his wife Irene both enjoy Las Vegas and the desert lifestyle.
Outside Voices
Ford Shareholders OK New Generation of Family Members for Board (The Detroit News) Ford Motor Co. shareholders on Thursday approved the appointment of two new Ford family members to the company's board of directors, ushering in a new generation of family involvement for the 118-year-old automaker. … Read more »
Can Jim Farley, a Real Car Guy, Fix Ford? (MotorTrend) Ford CEO Jim Farley is speeding the transition to electric cars while managing a hot vehicle lineup. … Read more »
May 9, 2021
A banner flying over Toronto calls for paid sick days, members get vaccinations at work, Loblaw profits soar, Unifor pushes for transit car construction, long term care report paints a disturbing picture, May Day marked with workers’ stories, we launch a new video series on Asian Heritage Month, it’s Nursing week and sign up for Atlantic Regional Council.
A series of videos will be released weekly throughout May, featuring local members using their voices to help commemorate Asian Heritage Month and raise awareness. Read the statement and out the first video.
Atlantic Regional Council is moving online with delegates gathering virtually June 3-6 to discuss and debate important issues including provincial labour laws and policies, and regional economic and social concerns. Register before May 25, 2021.
The Ontario government continues to deny workers permanent paid sick leave, so Unifor took to the skies to make the message of #PaidSickDaysNow hard to ignore. Check out the plane that toured across the GTA and made a special trip to Etobicoke North for Premier Ford to see.
Members of Local 1285 at two Halton Region food processing plants now have some protection against COVID-19 after vaccination clinics were held in the workplace in conjunction with Halton Public Health, BFG TreeHouse and Saputo.
Loblaw Companies Ltd. raked in a 30% increase in first-quarter profits, while the company continues to deny frontline grocery workers pandemic pay. The profit announcement comes on the heels of an employee ‘appreciation bonus’ with workers receiving as little as $25.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford must stop politicking and act on the final report of Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission calling for a minimum daily care standard of four hours of hands-on care per resident.
Jerry Dias tells Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford to stop playing games with Unifor Local 1075 members’ jobs at Alstom Thunder Bay and make good on their promise to order transit vehicles in an open letter printed in the Toronto Star.
ORNGE Paramedics vote 94 per cent in favour of strike action if workers don’t receive exemption from Bill 124. READ MORE
Members of Unifor Local 114 working at Ocean Concrete in Victoria have been locked out of their workplace by an employer seeking concessions at the bargaining table. READ MORE
They weren’t just statistics. They were parents, fish harvesters, veteran personal support workers, broadcasters, telecom technicians, cargo drivers and more. On April 28, the Day of Mourning, Unifor honoured 19 workers killed at work or lost to the virus in the past year.
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
