Next Retiree Meeting
Wednesday October 6, 2021
1:00 P.M.
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
The 2021 Ford Ranger
Tremor can pound ground
Most off-road capable version of
Ford's midsize pickup
Unifor’s Education Department
will host a series of informative
Webinars throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic.
June 8 to Sept 15, 2021
Unifor Online Education
Unifor’s Education Department will host a series of informative Webinars throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinars related to mental health, human rights, activism, women’s leadership, health & safety, workers’ rights, public pension programs and politics ensure that issues important to our members remain in the forefront.
By participating in these free webinars, members can engage with experts and get answers to urgent questions quickly and effectively.
Unifor remains committed to providing members with timely assistance and support during this very challenging and difficult time.
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
Unifor rallies for locked out workers in Quebec, get the New Member Kit, Nova Scotians head to the polls, National Post journalists ratify their first collective agreement, Forestry workers welcome announcement, Northwood long-term care members ratify contract, Mandela Day statement and Unifor’s racial justice statement.
What's Hot
Watch as Unifor Quebec members rally for locked-out Local 177 cement workers.
Download the revised New Member Kits - a great resource for bringing new members into our union. The kits are available to download free in English or French - or you can order printed copies.
Unifor members hold a solidarity demonstration for the members of Unifor Local 177 at the Ash Grove cement plant in Joliette, Quebec, who have been locked out since May 22
Journalists at the National Post have ratified their first collective agreement – with improvements in wages, overtime pay and a commitment to address diversity in the newsroom.
Forestry workers in Nova Scotia welcome Paper Excellence’s announcement to spend $350 million to reopen and transform the Northern Pulp mill in Pictou into one of the world's cleanest kraft pulp mills.
Members at Northwood long-term care facility voted to ratify to a new collective agreement that includes wage increases and the addition of a new Racial Justice Advocate.
Unifor will head back to the bargaining table with Bombardier Aerospace and De Havilland ahead of a July 27 strike deadline to protect high quality advanced manufacturing jobs at the Downsview plant. READ MORE
After nearly seven weeks of negotiations and a historic 100% strike vote result, Unifor Local 2301 serves Rio Tinto with a 72-hour strike notice. READ MORE
Unifor marked Nelson Mandela day with donations from the Social Just Fund commemorating his legacy of struggle for freedom and social justice.
As Emancipation Day approaches on August 1, take a moment to read Unifor’s racial justice policy and review the ways you can support racial justice every day.
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
