Next Retiree Meeting
Wednesday October 6, 2021
1:00 P.M.(Confirmed)
(Everyone attending will have
to show proof of 2nd COVID
Vaccination)
Canadian Legion
80 Mary St.
Brampton
We will be holding Nominations
& Elections at this 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
Congratulations to our newest
Local 584 Retirees – July 1, 2021
HILEL GERB
23.0 Years
WENDY EAGLES
32.2 Years
VICTOR DELORME
15.6 Years
GLEN SWATMAN
24.3 Years
September 25, 2021
With another minority, Unifor calls for a progressive coalition government to bring stability, Jason Kenney mismanages the pandemic, racial justice forums coming, Orange Shirt Day on September 30, sign up for the pay equity webinar, Jerry Dias pledges action at Media Council and Canada could be an electric vehicle powerhouse.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias reaches million dollar milestone in ‘Hope in High Heels’ donations for Halton Women’s Place to provide services to women and children escaping violence.
Unifor Young Workers believe our future is worth the fight! Join us this fall for a series of virtual events leading up to the World Day for Decent Work on Oct. 7. Register now.
Seven Unifor Racial Justice Forums bring together union leadership, activists, employers and community organizations to brainstorm new ideas, tools, strategies and policies for racial justice, whether in union locals, workplaces and communities.
When Canadians were surprised with a summer election call, Unifor members sprung into action to ensure that workers were informed, engaged, and ready to vote on September 20.
Speaking at Unifor Media Council, National President Jerry Dias committed the union to picking up the fight for a stable media sector in the wake of this week’s federal election.
On Aug. 31, 2021, the Pay Equity Act became law. Join our webinar on Sept. 29, led by Unifor National representatives to learn what pay equity is, how the process works, and your next steps. Register now.
Canada is poised to become an auto manufacturing powerhouse in the transition to electrification but the newly elected federal government must bring stakeholders together to develop a coordinated plan on the road to 2035.
Canada’s auto industry is undergoing a major transformation to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Register now for a one-hour webinar on the challenges and opportunities of EV transition for auto parts workers on Thursday, September 30 at 4 pm.
Hours away from a midnight strike deadline, workers at the Globe and Mail nearly unanimously voted to ratify a new three-year deal Thursday night. READ MORE
Food Basics workers warn customers of pre-Thanksgiving strike deadline. READ MORE
Unifor Local 240 and 1256 members reached a new tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company of Canada covering plant protection officers in Windsor and Oakville. READ MORE
Watch as Ontario Regional Director Naureen Rizvi leads a team canvassing for Unifor Member Tracey Ramsey, who fought hard to try and unseat a conservative in Essex in Monday's election.
With the election over, Canada needs to focus on rebuilding the economy to be fair and inclusive, and not return to the status quo. Unifor’s Build Back Better pan sets out how to do that.
Unifor
115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto ON M2H 0A8
Toll-free: 1-800-268-5763 | communications@unifor.org
September 19, 2021
Announcements
Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Ford's new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Ford announced it is investing an additional $250 million and adding 450 more direct jobs across the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center and Rawsonville Components Plant. The investment and added jobs will help increase production capacity to 80,000 trucks a year.
Introducing the @BlueOvalNow Mobile App - Now Available for Alumni & Retirees
In today's world, we know you expect information to be timely and at your fingertips. And we are committed to putting employees, alumni and retirees first when it comes to communications. For that reason, we are launching the newest addition to Ford's Alumni Communication lineup: the @BlueOvalNow mobile app, available now for your smartphone.
Mike Amend Brings Multi-Industry Record of Growth, Value Creation to New Assignment as Ford's Chief Digital and Information Officer
Amend, 43, will help focus the company use of data, software and technology to drive growth and create value for customers and other stakeholders -- objectives which are central to the Ford+ strategy. He was president, Online, at Lowe's for the past three years and reports to President and CEO Jim Farley…
Ford, Argo AI, and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service in Three U.S. Cities
Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. -- Walmart's first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the U.S. The last mile delivery service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles…
Upfit Ford F-150 Could Help Dearborn Truck Plant Launch Manager and Others Regain Their Independence
As Dearborn Truck Plant launch manager for more than a decade, Don Pijor's personal identity has become intertwined with the Ford F-150. So when mobility challenges forced him to stop driving more than two years ago, he began searching for a company…
Throwback: Ford's 021C Concept Features Unique Design Inspiration
In 1999 Ford commissioned Marc Newson, an influential product designer known for his furniture, glassware and restaurant interiors (and later the Apple Watch), to create the 021C urban concept vehicle. Aimed at consumers 21 and younger, the prototype was intended to challenge Ford's own design process…
Connected, Electrified and Confident; New Fiesta is the Small Car Ready for the Future
The New Ford Fiesta';s bold, distinctive exterior delivers more road presence. Trend, Titanium, ST-Line and Active models each benefit from unique styling elements alongside an expanded range of exterior colors, wheel designs…
FORDLiive Centers Already Reducing Time Off the Road for Customer Vehicles
Dedicated new FORDLiive Centers -- a key element of the uptime system -- are already providing valuable support to the Transit Centre dealer network, helping to minimize the time spent off road for customer vehicles…
Level Up! Ford Embraces Gaming to Change the Way it Conceives, Designs and Tests Vehicles
Ford has always played a key role in computer games, helping to ensure that real-world vehicles are replicated as faithfully as possible on console and TV screens. In fact, according to the Internet Game Cars Database…
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
Jim Ramsey stands with his three daughters (from left: Elise, Sarah and Emily) and their Ford SUVs (Edge, Expedition, Explorer) during their family vacation in Northern Michigan this summer. Ramsey retired as a financial analyst in engineering finance in 2017 after 40 years with Ford. His career started at Michigan Casting Center (now known as Flat Rock Assembly Plant), which was then the world's largest maker of engine blocks, cylinder heads and crankshafts.
Outside Voices
F-150 Lightning: See Inside Ford's New Electric Truck Plant (Business Insider) Ford is almost done building out a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant where it will assemble the electric F-150 Lightning. The Blue Oval is still putting the finishing touches on the facility, but I got an early look inside… Read more »
Ford to Mail Flat Rock Families Affected by Gas Leak $500 Checks (The Detroit News) Ford Motor Company will send $500 to every household affected by a gasoline leak from the automaker's plant into the city's sewer system, representatives said. With 1,200 families evacuated, that would mean Ford would pay out at least $600,000 in addition to others affected by the gas leak… Read more »
Walton Goggins Returns as The Face of Ford Bronco in Hulu Comedy (Detroit Free Press) In real life, Ford Motor Company never had a TV pitchman named John Bronco who was more famous than the Marlboro man and the Maytag repairman combined. Luckily, one exists in fiction -- and now he's back for another cinematic adventure… Read more »
5-0 Mustang: Ford's EV Mach-E Could Join the U.K. Police Force (MotorTrend) As vehicle fleets go green, police departments around the world are looking for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to fill various pursuit and patrol vehicle needs. That's why police in the United Kingdom, where low emissions vehicles are desirable for a variety of reasons, have looked to Ford's Mustang Mach-E as a possible solution… Read more »
The 2021 Ford Ranger
Tremor can pound ground
Most off-road capable version of
Ford's midsize pickup
Retiree Tony Jacobs
Passes away
June 15, 2021
Retired July 1, 1998
39 years Service
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing
of Retiree Tony Jacobs on June 15, 2021.
Our deepest condolences go out to his daughter Yvonne and family.
He will be sadly missed.
In Memory of
Anthony "Tony" Jacobs
1937 - 2021
Obituary of Anthony "Tony" Jacobs
Peacefully passed away at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 83 years of age. Husband of Margaret Rosetta Jacobs. Loving father of Yvonne, late Carolyn, late Charles, late Colin and Graham (Kelly). Proud papa of Sierra, Emily, Jason and Mitchell. Cherished great papa of Willow. Dear brother of Peter (Patricia). Dear uncle of Kerrie and Chantel. Private family arrangements will be held. In Tony's memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Retiree Charlie Armstrong
Passes away May 11, 2021
1933 - 2021
CHARLIE ARMSTRONG
Retired
Oct 1, 1997
32.3 years
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the
passing of Retiree
Charlie Armstrong.
Our Deepest condolences go out to his wife Jean, his sons
Fred and Rick (Who both worked at Ford) and his entire family.
He will be sadly missed.
Due to the Pandemic and lockdown, there will be no funeral.
Armstrong, Charles "Charlie" It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Charlie on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in his 88th year.
Charlie was the beloved husband of Jean for 67 years. Loving father of Fred (Jean), Rick (Sue), Debbie (Pete) and Julie (Robert). Much loved grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
As per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
If desired, donations to Cancer Assistance Services
of Halton Hills (CAShh) would be
appreciated by the family.
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
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
