Congratulations to our newly elected Executive:
Chair - Chris Wilski
Vice-Chair - Barb Morrison
Recording Secretary - Doug Berry
Financial Secretary - Pat Riley
Sgt at Arms - Reg Galbraith
Guide - Steve Koloff
Member at Large - Roz Monchamp
Meetings are the first Wednesday
of the month at 1pm. Presenting $200 donation to Legion from Local 584
Meeting Held Oct 6, 2021
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 Alex Thompson
Passes away
November 13, 2021
02-Sep-1938 - 13-Nov-2021
Funeral and Visitation:
Scott's Funeral Home
289 Main St N,
Brampton, ON
L6X 1N5
Thursday November 18th
Visitation is from 11 to 1 pm
Funeral Service begins at 1 pm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Alex on Saturday November 13, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Alex is now re-united with his dear parents Pat and Perry Thompson. He was the cherished husband of Margaret. Alex was the loving father of Joel Thompson (Fan Karolidis – predeceased) and Julie (Aldo LaCapruccia). He will forever be the devoted grandfather of Grace LaCapruccia and Annalisa LaCapruccia. Alex was the admired brother of Ed (Coral), and brother in-law to Jack Martin (Ruby), and Ted Martin (Sharon). He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his many family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Alex was a man of many passions and interests. Most of all he loved his family, he loved spending time at the trailer with his family and friends and playing Euchre with Jack and Ruby. Alex enjoyed being active, and could often be found playing golf and bowling. As a long-standing member of the IOF Foresters – Court Rose, he served for years and became the Chief Ranger and then High Chief Ranger. He believed in giving back to the community and spent most of his life volunteering through the IOF Foresters and raising money for many different local charities over the years.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the staff of Faith Manor of Holland Christian Homes for the compassion and care shown to Alex during his time there. In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Alex to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family and can be made using the links above.
Family and friends will be received at the Scott Funeral Home “Brampton” Chapel, (289 Main Street North) on Thursday November 18, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Scott Funeral Home commencing at 1:00 pm. Private Cremation to follow.
In light of the current global pandemic with the present restrictions placed on group gatherings by the government, attendance at the funeral home for the visitation has been limited to fully vaccinated guests only. Proof of full vaccination and government issued photo identification will be required to enter the facility. For the health and well-being of everyone, we respectfully request that attendees at the funeral home comply with current by-laws by observing social and physical distancing and wearing masks.
For those unable to attend the funeral home, the Funeral Service for Alex will be live streamed. The live stream will commence at 1:00 pm on Thursday November 18, 2021. Please copy the link below into your address bar.
Please Note: We are pleased to be able to offer a Basic live stream service to the relatives and friends of the family that are not able to be at the service with them in person. Please be aware that this is not a professionally edited video and it is happening live. You may experience background noise, network failures and/or signals cutting in and out. This is a complimentary service that we offer to families and we are not able to guarantee the final outcome. Your understanding, condolences and continued support are very much appreciated during this very difficult time. All are encouraged to share words of comfort, stories and photos with the family using the links above.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear Mother and wife of Retiree Konrad Wilski. She passed away peacefully in the early morning of Nov 11th at Tullamore Nursing home.
She leaves behind Sons, Chris & Richard, Grandchildren Lisa and Jonathon (Annalisa) and Great Grandchildren Travis, Mia, James and Michael.
She will be be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Our condolences go out to his brother Harry,
sister Susie, wife Donna and his three girls
Kathy Karen and Kim
Retiree George Harman's
wife passes away
HARMAN Helen
1942 – 2021
Our Condolences go out to the Harman Family
HARMAN, Helen (née Thomas) – It is with deep sadness that we announce Helen’s passing at her home on Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by her family.
She was predeceased by her parents Anna and David Thomas and her son Paul Harman in 1990.
Helen is survived by her beloved husband of almost 56 years, George; their precious children Sue Ann (Kevin)Fennelly, Timothy (Susan) Harman and grandchildren, George (Ester), Sophie, Simon, and Emily Harman as well as her sister Carol Bowerman. Helen also leaves to mourn several nieces and nephews and extended family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Living Faith Pentecostal Church in Kirkland Lake.
Donations in Helen’s memory may be mailed directly to V.O.N, 38 Pine Street North, Suite 139, Timmins, ON P4N 6K6.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of HARMAN Helen 1942 2021..
Congratulations to our 2021
Local 584 Retirees!
HILEL GERB
23.0 Years
July 1, 2021
WENDY EAGLES
32.2 Years July 1, 2021
VICTOR DELORME
Jul 1, 2021
15.6 Yrs
GLEN SWATMAN
24.3 Years July 1, 2021
Rejean Pomerleau
Apr 1, 2021
23.4 years
Aziz Chowdhury
Mar 1, 2021
31.7 Yrs
Joann Berry
Feb 1, 2021
25.4 Yrs
Kenneth Murray
Feb 1, 2021
20.7 Yrs
Joseph Chang-Soong
Feb 1, 2021
23.6 Yrs
Alain Dore
Nov 1, 2021
25 Yrs
November 27, 2021
Unifor launches a drive to organize warehouse workers, and you can show your support, landmark contract boosts pay at Loblaw, sick day failure in BC, Unifor donates to flood relief, aviation sector looks to the future, the federal government needs to take an active role in aerospace, and download the new poster for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Watchreal frontline workers as they share why Unifor is the right choice for warehouse workers in this feature video, translated into multiple languages to maximize outreach.
On Black Friday, show your support for warehouse workers on social media by sharing Unifor’s new ‘Warehouse Workers Unite’ campaign. Make sure to include the #WarehouseWorkersUnite and #Unifor hashtags on Twitter.
Unifor is uniting workers in warehousing, distribution and logistics facilities across the country to fight for health and safety protections, fair wages, better working conditions, and respect on the job. The ‘Warehouse Workers Unite’ campaign launches on Black Friday, as the holiday shopping season ramps up.
A landmark contract delivers significant pay increases, improves benefits and elevates working conditions for 1,000 warehouse workers at the Loblaw Distribution Centre in Ajax, Ontario.
Unifor Local 914 members who treat toxic waste at the Clean Harbors site in Sarnia went on strike Monday, fighting for gender equality, fairness and wages that keep up with inflation.
To recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women next month, Unifor is launching a new poster to commemorate the day on December 6, 2021.
Unifor’s Aviation Council held its first meeting since COVID-19 caused a shutdown of the airline sector. New council members were elected and among the topics discussed included new technology affecting the future of work, vaccine mandates and pay equity.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias called on the federal government to double down on Canada’s aerospace industry in an op-ed published in The Hill Times this week.
Three Unifor Action Centres in Oshawa and Thunder Bay will continue to support laid off workers in 2022 after the union successfully pushes the Ontario government to extend their operations.
Container truck drivers at two large Metro Vancouver port trucking companies voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to achieve a fair agreement. READ MORE
Unifor Local 2002 ratifies new three-year deal with Nasittuq. READ MORE
As bargaining continues for the first Unifor collective agreement at WestJet, watch the video about how the workers in Vancouver and Calgary got here.
Unifor is urging all staff, local union executive board members and bargaining committee representatives to consider tabling this sample language in racial justice or equity language all future rounds of negotiations with employers.
Unifor
115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto ON M2H 0A8
Toll-free: 1-800-268-5763 | communications@unifor.org
November 21, 2021
Announcements
Be a Ford Advocate this Thanksgiving
With the holiday season in full swing and a time when many are coming together with family and friends (even if in smaller gatherings or virtually), it's a great time to engage in conversations about some of the things going on at Ford. As members of the Ford family, you are our best ambassadors. So, we thought it would be helpful to prepare you with some information on hot topics.
Ford's Darren Palmer is Named One of Business Insider's Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders of 2021
Business Insider has included Darren Palmer, Ford general manager, Electric Vehicles, in its 2021 list of "100 People Transforming Business." The publication announced the honor last week, recognizing Palmer as a leading figure in the sustainability space as he helps Ford deliver new must have, all-electric nameplates and connected services.
LISTEN: Cynthia Williams Explains Ford's Zero Emissions Commitment to NPR's Morning Edition
Cynthia Williams, Ford's global director, sustainability, homologation and compliance; told NPR the company is investing and making decisions today, such as the creation of new plants in Kentucky and Tennessee to build zero emissions vehicles and components, to reach zero emissions by 2040.
VIDEO: Designing Vehicles That Move People: Earl Lucas Highlights Key Ingredients to Lincoln Design at TEDxDetroit
It all started with his grandfather driving a Lincoln Continental. Earl Lucas Jr., Lincoln chief designer, recalled the role his grandfather would play each time he got into the vehicle -- he'd dress in his best clothes and drive with precision. Fast forward to the present, and Lucas took the stage at TEDxDetroit. The gathering is an annual event of metro Detroit area's leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and more. They come together to share their stories and the meaning behind what they do in their area of expertise.
Bronco, Maverick Among Finalists for North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards
The all-new Ford Bronco and Ford Maverick have been named among the nine finalists for North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year. The finalists were announced as part of media days ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The winners in each category will be announced in January.
Ford Bronco Sasquatch Package with 7-Speed Manual Transmission Now Available for Order
Customers demanded manual-transmission Ford Broncos be offered with the next-level Sasquatch option. And now, they can order this 2022 hardcore enthusiast configuration. Read how the Ford team listened to customer feedback and moved quickly to give customers the best possible off-road vehicles and accessories with Sasquatch.
Stay Connected to your Ford Family
The easiest way to stay up to date with the latest Ford news is the new @BlueOvalNow mobile app, now available for Alumni & Retirees. Sign up to receive news alerts for vehicle reveals, breaking news and more.
GlobalFoundries, Ford to Address Auto Chip Supply and Meet Growing Demand
The companies have signed a non-binding agreement that opens the door for GF to create further semiconductor supply for Ford's current vehicle lineup and joint research and development to address the growing demand for feature-rich chips to support the automotive industry. These could include semiconductor solutions for ADAS, battery management systems, and in-vehicle networking for an…
2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition, Coastal Limited Edition Introduced With New Exclusive Colors
Ford is celebrating 55 years of the Mustang Shelby ® GT500 ® with a new, limited-edition 2022 Mustang Shelby ® GT500 ® Heritage. Since the first 1967 model, the Shelby GT500 has stood for the pinnacle of Mustang performance and has continued to build on the legacy of Shelby performance. With a reputation for transforming Ford Mustang into dominant…
Doug Meyer Shares His Experience with Prostate Cancer and Gaining Awareness
Doug Meyer -- a 25-year Ford employee at Sharonville Transmission Plant and six sigma master black belt holder -- learned he had prostate cancer last year. He has since learned a lot about the disease and hopes that sharing his story will encourage men to be proactive about their health. "People generally don't talk about prostate cancer and nobody knows much about it," said Meyer. "I'm finding out that it's pretty common, though."
Q&A: How Ford Employees Turned a Cardboard Prototype into the F-150 Lightning Pickup's Revolutionary Mega Power Frunk
The pickup's new front trunk or, as it's known in industry speak "frunk" is the largest in the truck industry with 400 liters (14.1 cubic feet) of cargo space and maximum payload capacity of 400 pounds. What many don't know is this spacious and dynamic space began life as a simple cardboard box with a cutout front door and a liftable hood. In the studio, Greg Ardisana, design strategy director, passenger vehicles, and other Team Edison…
All-New Lincoln Zephyr Debuts at Auto Guangzhou 2021 Highlighting Lincoln's Future Design and Connected Features
Lincoln today debuted its first locally-produced sedan in China, the all-new Lincoln Zephyr, at Auto Guangzhou. The highly anticipated new model highlights the future direction of Lincoln's design and intelligent technology…
How FordPass Helped Reunite Six Stolen Dogs With their Owners
Six dog owners whose pets were in a Ford Transit Custom stolen in London have been reunited with their furry friends thanks to the FordPass app. The vehicle, which is owned by dog minder Brett Holte-Smith, was stolen last Friday morning in Ealing. Because Brett…
UK Mustang Fans Complete Their Perfect Two-Car Garages
It was E for excitement as thrilled customers took delivery of the first Ford Mustang Mach-Es in the UK this year, and some have taken the opportunity to create their perfect two-car garage. Among the initial wave of deliveries were two couples who also own…
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
Bill Long retired from the Glass Division after 32 years of service, beginning as a co-op in 1965 and retiring as a manager in 1997. He is seen here with only part of his Ford fleet: a 2021 Mustang Mach-E California Route 1, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, and a 2021 Grabber Blue Mustang Mach-E GT. Hidden in the garage on a lift is a James Bond edition of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. Bill and his wife Donna are retired and enjoying life in Tellico Village, TN.
Outside Voices
Ford Plans to Increase EV Production to 600,000 Vehicles by 2023 (CNBC) Ford Motor plans to increase its production capacity of electric vehicles to 600,000 units globally by 2023, which CEO Jim Farley expects would make the company the second-largest U.S.-based producer of EVs, behind Tesla. Farley said the increase would double the number of EVs the company had initially expected to produce over the next 24 months, according to a report Thursday from Automotive News. Read more »
With Supply Short, Ford Dips Toe into Computer Chip Business (Freep) Ford Motor Co. is in talks with a computer chip maker to shore up its semiconductor supplies and avoid a repeat of this year's auto factory shutdowns caused by semiconductor shortages. Few details of the nonbinding agreement with GlobalFoundaries Inc. were released, but the deal aims to boost supplies with joint development of automotive-grade chips. And it could result in joint manufacturing to support the auto industry, the companies said Thursday in a prepared statement. 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
