Special Guest Speaker
Barb Dolan
Unifor Retired
Workers Director Also
Gary Rumbodlt - Plant Chair
& Sandy Knight - President
Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
*May Meeting will be held 2nd Wednesday in May!
Wednesday May 8, 2019 at 1 pm
Retiree Meeting April 3, 2019
Congratulations
Jeanette Veeneman
Retired April 1, 2019
30.2 Years
Ron Heffell
We regret to inform you that
Retiree Ron Heffell has passed
away on March 20, 2019
Ron retired on July 1, 2004 with 30.2 years.
Ronald Leigh HEFFELL
HEFFELL, Ronald Leigh Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2019 in Brampton after a short battle with cancer. Ron was in his 74th year. Predeceased by his parents Freda (Harper) and Harold Heffell, sisters Joan Ann (Heffell) Olscamp, and Mary Lou Heffell. Cherished and loving brother to Pat (Kevin) McCarville and brother-in-law to David (Mary) Olscamp. Loving uncle to Sherri (Mike), Lisa (Mike), Robert, and Jill (Bernie). Ron will be remembered by his great-niece and nephews Sophie, Sam, Nate, William, Ben, and Theo. Ron will be greatly missed by his aunt Norma and many cousins and friends from P.E.I., ON, QUE, and AB. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Merritt Funeral Home , Smithville. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice can be made through Merritt Funeral Home (905) 957-7031 or merritt-fh.com
There is a bus being organized from Local 1285 in Brampton.
Please contact Val or Maria at 905-451-8310 to reserve your spot.
Congratulations to
Our Newest Retirees
March 1, 2019
Anna Black
30.7 years service
Ray Stoodley
30.4 years service
Mark Bignell
30.4 years service
Robert Opolnieks
19.8 years service
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Congratulations to our newest Retirees
Effective Feb 1, 2019
Shelley Sneider
Pam Lyon
Bernie Grenier
Ellen Ward Mike Robertson
Pam Lyon Retirement
Get Together January 30, 2019
April 12, 2019
Unifor members are making a difference in the Alberta election, with a member to member campaign. Plus, the National Executive Board takes to the streets to deliver a message to Ontario’s government on Equal Pay Day, and the Quebec Director tour hears from members across the region.
Unifor’s National Executive Board takes the fight for Equal Pay to the doorstep of Ontario MPP Lisa Thompson.
Have Mustang pride? Heck, do you have a Mustang you want to show off? Mustang owners, it's nearly that time … our second annual Mustang Day Cars & Coffee celebration at Ford World Headquarters will be happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in honor of our icon's 55th anniversary.
If you are interested in displaying your Mustang, please click here to send us an email. (Note: This does not guarantee you a parking spot at the event. Mustang parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Don't have a Mustang to show off? No problem, come on by any way to check out the cars and more.
First-ever Mustang Donut Wall
While we cannot do donuts in the World Headquarters parking lot, we can debut our first-ever Mustang Donut Wall. Just like it sounds, hundreds of donuts will fill this wall and outline the legendary Mustang logo. Don't be late, as we expect the yummy goodness to disappear quickly.
GoCheez Food Truck
For those who plan to stop by and need to satisfy that mid-day hunger, GoCheez is returning for a second Mustang Day Cars & Coffee with plenty of lunch options for purchase.
All the fun is taking place in the South Visitor Parking lot at Ford World Headquarters, located at 1 American Road, Dearborn, MI, 48126. Please note bathrooms will be available for use inside the building lobby.
This annual Mustang Day Cars & Coffee event will be held rain or shine and Mustang parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited, so come early to get your spot! Hope to see you at the celebration!
Sincerely,
Ford Retiree Communications
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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 #FordRetiree #MeandMyFord. Let's see those Fords!
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Ford Will Be Ready if Recession is Coming, CEO Jim Hackett Says (Detroit Free Press) Recession? Bring it. “You have to get the business designed to be fit,” Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett told a crowd of 400 at a Detroit Economic Club lunch at Ford Field on Tuesday. “Part of this mindset is… Read more »
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