Unifor Local 584
Next meeting Wednesday November 6, 2024
1pm Canadian Legion
80 Mary St, Brampton
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Last date to book was
October 4, 2024
15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and Food drive
On Friday October 11, 2024, Unifor Local 584 will once again be hosting our 15th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
If you have attended previously, you know that it’s a wonderful afternoon of great food, drinks and seeing old friends.
Our event will include a sit-down Turkey dinner with all the fixings done up by the Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary. Local 584 is once again generously funding this event which is open to all 584 Retirees and their Spouses (Partners)
Festivities will start at noon at the Canadian Legion, 80 Mary Street, Brampton on Friday October 11th. Please bring your Food donations as we will be collecting them in the parking lot. (Cash donations are also accepted) All food and monies collected will be donated to The Knight’s Table Food Bank helping those that are less fortunate than us. So please be generous.
It is important that we know if you will be able to join us and if so please respond by email and let us know if you will be attending and if you will be bringing a guest.
Chris Wilski elected to Unifor Retired Workers
Executive
at Retired Workers Conference
Local 584 Donates $300 to the Legion
Congratulations to Retiree
Sandy Knight on her
Retirement July 1, 2024
Wishing her many years of Good Health and Happiness!
Donation to the Canadian Legion
Unifor Local 584 Retirees Executive:
Chair - Chris Wilski
Vice-Chair - Barb Morrison
Recording Secretary - Alison White
Financial Secretary - Pat Riley
Sgt at Arms - Reg Galbraith
Guide - Sandy Pitman
Member at Large - Roz Monchamp
Meetings are the first Wednesday
of the month at 1pm.
(Unless otherwise stated)
October 6, 2024
Worker militancy and social activism celebrated at Canadian Council 2024. Members mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. DHL bargaining kicks off. Unifor seeks conciliation after CN Rail bargaining derails. Unifor welcomes tariffs on Chinese EV, steel and aluminum. Members prepare to walk in support of families of MMIWG2S this weekend and more.
Unifor members in British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan go to the polls this month. Learn about the issues and Unifor mobilization by visiting the Unifor Votes website.
This Saturday, Unifor members will participate in Tears to Hope Relay walks across the country. Find an event near you or donate to help support the families and loved ones of MMIWG2S.
Canadian Council 2024 celebrated workers’ ‘moment’ with love and solidarity. More than a thousand Unifor delegates united to mark the union’s victories, share stories of activism and renew the commitment to move forward - together.
Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi visited Sunnyside Long-Term Care Home in Kitchener, Ontario to hear from frontline workers and push for urgent reforms to address chronic understaffing and heavy workloads.
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Unifor members engaged in community-led events and wore orange to signal our collective solidarity and resolve to do better.
Robert Girard of Local 1937 received this year's Bud Jimmerfield Award in recognition of his tireless work to improve health and safety in his workplace and beyond.
October 4 is a day to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited peoples (MMIWG2S). Download the shareable graphic to show your support.
Unifor opened bargaining with DHL Express Canada on Oct. 1 on behalf of members at the courier giant’s locations across Canada. READ MORE
Members of Local 434 at Maibec CanExel in East River, NS, ratify a new agreement securing sick days for the first time in addition to wage increases and other improvements. READ MORE
Narrowly avoiding a strike, members of Local 1090 at Maple Leaf Foods in Port Perry, ON, signed a 4-year deal that sees 12% wage increases and more. READ MORE
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Retiree Chanh Kong Passes
away July 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the
passing of Retiree Chan Kong on July 23, 2024.
Chan Retired from Ford Bramalea on September 2, 2020
with 26.2 years of service.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife, Samantha, and his two sons Jaron and Brandon and all his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. His funeral was held July 28, 2024.
On a bright summer afternoon on July 23, 2024, Thong Chanh Kong passed away peacefully in Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke. His departure was a monument to a fulfilling life of adventure, love, and dignity. He moved through life cherishing and surrounding himself with loved ones, and just as he passed, that was what he was surrounded by: serenity and love.
Chanh was born in Vientiane, Laos on June 2, 1960, the youngest of seven siblings. He immigrated to Canada in the 80s with family, where he met and married his wife, Samantha, and had two beautiful boys, Jaron and Brandon.
Throughout his 64 years, Chanh had an unwavering devotion to his family. He worked hard to support them, and was always motivated in keeping his family secure and happy. He was immensely proud of his financial success, and wouldn’t hesitate to offer others tips on investments and stock trading. His eyes always lit up when he saw green arrows on BNN Bloomberg.
Chanh was an exceptional handyman. He spent a lot of time working on home improvement projects: painting, cleaning, keeping his home in shape. His handiwork extended into the yard as well: trimming the tree branches in the backyard, raking the waves of orange and red leaves in the fall, and picking wild mushrooms in the yard from where a tree used to stand.
With his free time, he enjoyed traveling. He explored places all over the world with family and loved ones, including frequent trips to beaches in the Caribbean, a month-long road trip across Canada, and multiple trips to Asia and Europe.
Chanh loved playing table tennis, priding himself as the champion of both his household and his workplace. He was also skilled in badminton, bowling, and tennis, and he could shoot a basketball with exceptional accuracy. He also loved jumping on his e-bike and exploring Mississauga alongside Samantha.
What Chanh enjoyed the most was spending time with loved ones, chatting, laughing together. He always talked about the importance of staying close to the people you love. He had an unending loyalty to loved ones, and was kind and caring to strangers.
Chanh wanted to recover well enough in his journey to be able to volunteer at Credit Valley Hospital to repay the healthcare community that worked hard to keep him as healthy as he could be. In his spirit, please know that we are happily donating all monetary gifts to Trillium Health Partners Foundation and Dorothy Ley Hospice.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ace Bailey.
Our Sincerest condolence go out to his wife Judy and the entire Bailey Family.
He will be sadly missed.
Retiree Don Gorgerat
passes away April 9, 2024
Don retired November 1, 1999 with 35.1 years of service.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his entire family and friends.
There will be no funeral and he will be cremated
It is with great sadness that
we inform you of the
passing of Retiree
Ernie Mackay on
March 25, 2024.
Ernie Mackay December 6, 1939 - March 25, 2024
84 years of age
Ernie worked at Ford Bramalea for many years as a committeeman
and had transferred to the Ford Edmonton depot where
he retired and moved to the east coast.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Marina
and to his entire family. He will be sadly missed.
Obituary for Ernest Donald MacKay
We, the family of Ernie MacKay, are deeply saddened to announce his passing on March 25, 2024 surrounded by family. Ernest Donald MacKay was born on December 6, 1939, and was raised in New Waterford. He was a proud Cape Bretoner. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 16 years and served his country for many years.
Ernie was a devoted husband to his wife, Marina, for 31 years. He is survived and cherished by his daughter, Linda, and son, Steve. He was an extraordinary stepdad to Corry (John), Dione (Rob) and Jaime (Neil).
He was a kind and loving Grand-pa to Tara (Paul), Michael (Lena), Alexandra, Jared, Elle, Sam, Max, Nate, Mackenzie, and Baileigh and great-grandfather to sweet Oliver. He had many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins spanning from Nova Scotia to British Columbia.
He was predeceased by his father George MacKay and his mother Margaret (Burns); his sister, Peggy; his brother Dave, as well as his brother George “Red” MacKay and sister-in-law, Janet. As the baby of the family, he had so many good memories with his siblings including his last epic trip to visit his brother Red, in BC.
He lost a daughter, Margaret Ann, in infancy. His beloved son, Little Ernie “David” MacKay passed away on Aug 3, 1992. In that same year, “Tears in Heaven” was released and when he heard it, he would talk of reuniting with his son.
Ernie was predeceased by his brother-in-laws, Glenn Milley, and Joey Milley, who he could always depend on for a good catch of fish. His loving sister-in-law Joanne passed earlier this year. His mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Milley, adored him and would slip him some sweets when Marina wasn’t looking.
His sisters/brothers-in-law held him in high regard. He was fortunate to have Catherine MacKay, Ron Beaton, Linda & Ron McKinnon, Florence Milley & Isabelle MacDonald, Jeanette Milley, Laurie Milley & Dave Thomson, Freddie & Mary Milley, Steve & Tina Milley, Weldon & Bev Milley, and Darlene Milley, in his life.
He was with Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, working first in Bramalea, ON then Edmonton, AB, where he retired. Prior to working in the automotive industry, he worked in a variety of jobs, from coal-mining at #12 Colliery to driving a bread-truck. Ernie was a passionate Union supporter and served as a local CAW President for many years.
Through the years, he volunteered for many service organizations like the Lion’s Club and was an avid fundraiser for his son, Steve’s hockey team, the Bramalea Blues. After retirement, he volunteered for the NDP in Cape Breton and when he moved to Halifax he worked at the Dockyards for the Corps of Commissionaires and supported Veterans as a Service Officer at the Royal Canadian Legion.
He believed in Al-Anon and earned his substance and alcohol abuse counselling certification through the University of Alberta. He used his knowledge and life experience to help many colleagues and others through tough times.
He was a true gentleman, with a soft heart - he didn’t hesitate to share a laugh or a good cry with anyone. He will be most remembered for his quiet wisdom, and most of all his dedication to his wife, Marina, and his children. His biggest joy was to see his children, grandchildren and great-grandson happy. He took every chance he had to praise and give love, and left nothing unsaid.
We will be forever grateful for him even if we wanted him around for even longer. His spirit and love will always surround us.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ernie at the Royal Canadian Legion, Vimy Branch 27 on Saturday, April 30, 5-7pm.
“Beyond the door
There's peace, I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven”
To send flowers to the family of Ernest Donald MacKay please visit our Sympathy Store.
Retiree Frank Grieco's wife
Passes away March 17, 2024
Maria Grieco
1940-2024
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retiree Frank Grieco’s wife Maria.
Our deepest condolence go out to Frank Grieco and his entire family.
Funeral Details
Visitation
Scott Funeral Home ~ Woodbridge Chapel
7776 Kipling Avenue
Woodbridge ON L4L 1Z2
Event Times:
20-Mar-2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Funeral Service
Scott Funeral Home ~ Woodbridge Chapel
7776 Kipling Avenue
Woodbridge ON L4L 1Z2
Event Times:
21-Mar-2024 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Entombment
Glendale Cemetery
810 Albion Road
Etobicoke ON M9W 5T1
Retiree Ramsey Macdonald
Passes Away
February 28, 2024
Tues, March 8th, 1938 –
Wed, Feb 28th, 2024 Retired October 1, 1998
33 Years of Service
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing
of Retiree Ramey Macdonald.Ramsey was a member of
The Plant Committee for many years and served as committeeman working along side Frank Marek, Ernie Mackay and Brian McMath.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Molly , daughter
Pam Lyons (Ford Retiree), and his entire family!
Ramsey will be missed by all who knew him.
Obituary for Ramsey McDonald
Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care, Orangeville on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Molly McDonald. Dear father of Michael McDonald (2007), Mark McDonald (Pam) and Pam Lyon (Mark). Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Ryan), John (Beckie), Justin (Bekah), Kayla (Tristan), Mallorie (Christopher), Taylor (David). Great-grandfather of Alexa, Evan, Audrey, Logan, Aaron, Lucy.
Remembered by his brothers Gary (Claudette) and his sisters Gail, Aletha, Colleen. Predeceased by his brothers Wallace and Morris and his sisters Claire, Maureen, Alda, Sheila, Veronica. Ramsey will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Monday, March 4th, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 2:30 pm. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Ramsey's family wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Headwaters Health Care Centre ICU, F-wing and Dr. Gupta.
A tree will be planted in memory of Ramsey in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 22nd Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Visitation
Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre
21 First St, Orangeville, Ontario
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Monday, March 4th, 2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Service
Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre 21 First St, Orangeville, Ontario
Get Directions: View Map Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
2:30pm
Reception
Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre
21 First St, Orangeville, Ontario
Get Directions: View Map Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Retiree Dennis Hodgson Passes
Away February 24, 2024
Feb 11, 1942-Feb 24, 2024
Retired July 1, 2002
38. 2 years of Service
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retiree Dennis Hodgson on February 24, 2024.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife Jacqueline and the entire Hodgson family.
Dennis Charles Hodgson (82), of Oakville, Ontario, passed away peacefully after a long battle with heart disease, on February 24, 2024.
Dennis, fondly known as Denny, was born to Herbert and Phyllis Hodgson, on February 11, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario. Dedicated husband of 62 years of Jacqueline Bonny. Loving father to his three children, Penny (Richard), Cheryl (Ron) and Michael (Colleen). Cherished Papa of Amber, Cody, Matthew, Ryan and Kiera. Proud Great-Papa of Reese and Cora. Predeceased by his brother William (Fiona), sister-in-law Marie (Peter), sister-in-law Gloria (Edward). Remembered by his sister Barb (Bob) and nieces and nephews.
Denny loved driving and going on long road-trips. He was always just a phone call away, ready to pick you up and making sure you got home safely. He had many funny stories to tell about his time boat racing, driving taxi and lift-truck at Ford Motor Co. His quirky sense of humour will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held in his hometown of Oakville on May 4, 2024. Details will follow.
We cannot thank the Nurses, PSW's and staff at Extendicare London enough for looking after Denny over the past 2.5 years, and to the Nurses at Parkwood Institute your care and compassion towards Dad in his final days were so appreciated. You are all amazing people.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dennis to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or Salvation Army would be appreciated.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing
of Retiree Ian Lochhead.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family!
He will be missed by all who knew him.
There are no Funeral information available at this time
Retiree Doug Berry Passes Away
January 1, 2024
Retired July 1, 2008
38 Years of Service
Recognition of Volunteering
January 21, 2024
Thank you all for participating in this wonderful event. Also, a special thank you to
Barb Dolan, Unifor Retirees Director, Local 707 Arnie DeVaan Retiree Chair
and Claudio Parise Local 584 Chair who also attended.
Join us for a Recognition of Volunteering
for the late Douglas Berry.
Doug had made it clear that he did not want
a funeral or a celebration of life.
It was decided that it would be appropriate to recognize some of the accomplishments in his life particularly the time he gave in his different volunteering roles especially to the Canadian Legion, his dedication to Local 584 Retirees and his efforts in feeding the homeless.
A Recognition of Volunteering will take place on Sunday January 21, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 80 Mary St, Brampton, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
This invitation is open to all that knew him but we need to know how many people to expect so can you please text Alison White at 519-939-2443 A.S.A.P. if you plan on attending.
Hope to see you all there.
It is with great sorrow and sadness to report that our friend
and Retiree Executive member Doug Berry has passed away on January 1, 2024.
Our Sincerest condolences go out to his entire family.
I was fortunate to see him at Etobicoke General on December 31st, he was
slowly going downhill but acknowledged our presence with a little smile.
Doug was a great friend and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He also was a proud Local 584 Union supporter.
Doug would not think twice when asked to participate in any
union function from meetings to protests and demonstrations.
We could always count on Doug for his support.
Doug held a number of positions in Local 584 with the
UAW, CAW and Unifor.
He held the position of Recording Secretary for our Retirees Chapter
executive and did an outstanding job on our minutes. He was also
a member of The Oakville, Mississauga, Georgetown, Brampton
Retirees Area Council.
He was also a member of the executive
for the Canadian Legion
(Mary St chapter).
Doug will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
There are No funeral arrangements as per Doug's wishes.
Our Sincerest Condolences go out to the McMillan family.
Death Notice of Roy McMillan
Arthur Roy McMillan, of Hanover, passed away on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Hopkins).
Loving father of Michael McMillan. Grandfather of Aaron, Trisha, Rebecca, Jayden, and Sarah. Dear brother of Anne O’Brecht. Brother-in-law of Edward “Ted” and Nancy Hopkins, Ronald and Jean Hopkins, Robert “Bob” and Marilyn Hopkins, Deborah and Murray Thompson, and Richard “Rick” and Debby Hopkins. Predeceased by his sister Jean and his brothers Carl and Robert. Roy was a member of the “Five Furys” band out of Hanover from 1959 – 69.
Cremation has taken place. A come and go time of remembrance will be held in the spring. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to a local charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.
Tuesday, May 1st, 1934 – Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Retired Feb 1, 1998 - 30.1 Years of Service
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Haws Family
Obituary for Kenneth Norman Haws
Haws,Kenneth Norman
Peacefully at Bethell Hospice on Saturday October 14, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Dorothy Haws. Dear father of Rose Marie Middlebrook (David) of Orangeville, William George (Deborah) of Cambridge, Sherry Lee David (Ernie) of Orangeville, Christine Mary Ann Hunt (Garry). Cherished grandfather of Lisa Marie, Doug, Julia, David, Robert, Matthew, Nicole and Maxwell. Loving great-grandfather of Trenton, Tyler, Michael, Fabian, Eliona, Dominic, Valerie, Cameron and Callie and Aurora. Predeceased by his sisters Doreen and Mary. Kenneth will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First Street, Orangeville on Wednesday October 18, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday October 19, 2023 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Kenneth in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 22nd Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Mike Lau
Retired April 1, 2008
19.6 Years of Service
Passed away October 10, 2023
Our deepest condolences go out to the Lau Family
ANC Podcast: Larry Savage on the ‘fascinating, unprecedented’ auto talk ‘drama’
Brock University Labour Professor Larry Savage on the “celebrity status” of UAW President Shawn Fain in the U.S. and the “Lana Payne/Dave Cassidy drama” at Unifor in Canada. He also talks about the power unions currently hold and whether Unifor members at Stellantis might break from pattern bargaining.
Bargaining update #14: Unifor extends Ford deadline by 24-hours
September 19, 2023
Unifor is extending negotiations with Ford Motor Company for a 24-hour period. The union received a substantive offer from the employer minutes before the deadline and bargaining is continuing throughout the night. Unifor members should continue to maintain strike readiness.
September 18 - 8pm Update
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Retiree Jim Hamilton Passes
Away September 10, 2023
Retired July 1, 1994
30 Years of Service
It is with great sadness that we let you know of the passing of Jim Hamilton.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Clara and family.
He will be sadly missed by all.
Burial will be Friday September 15th at 11 am
at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown
100 King St, Georgetown, ON L7G 2G7
Thanks to everyone that attended
The Pension Rally - With your support we will make a difference!
Unifor, Detroit Three kick off
contract talks amid inflation, EV
transition pressures
The Canadian Press
Ian Bickis
Unifor members protest for pension priority at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 as the union begins its negotiations with the Detroit Big Three automakers. PHOTO BY TIJANA MARTIN /The Canadian Press
TORONTO — Unifor national president Lana Payne emphasized that autoworkers expect to make significant wage and benefit gains as the union kicked off contract talks with the Detroit Three on Thursday.
“I made it very clear to the companies today that our members’ expectations are very high. Indeed, all workers’ expectations throughout Canada are very high,” she said at a news conference in Toronto.
“And for good reason. Profits are up and so is the cost of living.”
Unifor will likely focus on Ford Motor Co. over General Motors or Stellantis as the lead automaker during this round of three-year contract talks, said Payne, as the company is most advanced and forthcoming on its electric vehicle transition plans and other negotiations. No final decision has been made yet though, she said.
The union usually picks one automaker to concentrate bargaining on, with whatever terms agreed to generally carrying over to the other two.
The official handshakes Thursday that started negotiations between the union and the three automakers come as the rising cost of living and the transition to electric vehicles are top of mind. The twin pressures facing more than 18,000 autoworkers covered by the agreements make this round of bargaining especially important, said Payne.
She said the union made significant pension concessions, including a shift toward defined contributions, when the automakers were on the brink of bankruptcy after the global financial crisis and they’ll be fighting to restore some of what was lost.
Autoworkers are also still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic with part shortages and supply bottlenecks leading to downtime and making life more precarious, said Payne.
“It’s happening against the backdrop of a stunning and staggering financial performance of the Detroit Three, with major profits reported in every quarter.”
Automakers emphasized the need to balance compensation expectations against the large-scale investments needed to transition the industry to an electric future.
Steven Majer, Ford Canada’s vice-president of human resources, said in a statement that the company and union will have to find the right balance between investing for the future and the sharing of profits.
“We value our partnership with Unifor and have important work to do together as we create a blueprint for the Canadian automotive industry.”
Stellantis said during negotiations it would focus on ensuring future competitiveness along with good benefits and wage increases. The company, which owns brands such as Jeep and Chrysler, said that both it and the union need to find creative solutions that meet worker needs while maintaining efficient and productive workplaces.
General Motors said it looks forward to working with Unifor to build a competitive future that also recognizes its employees’ contributions to shared success.
The last round of contract negotiations in 2020 led to billions of dollars of investment commitments from the three automakers, while Unifor says increased momentum on the transition to electric vehicles has brought total promised spending across all of Canada’s auto sector to around $25 billion in the past three years.
Talks are expected to stretch into September, with the existing contracts set to expire Sept. 18.
The negotiations are taking place at the same time as the United Auto Workers in the U.S. are also in contract negotiations with automakers. Payne said the two unions would keep an open dialogue but that Unifor would be charting its own course through bargaining.
Local 584 Supporting Windsor Salt Striking Workers with Unifor President Lana Payne
June 29, 2023
Day of Mourning April 28, 2024
Local 584 Vice-Chair Barb Morrison with the late Shara Flanigan's Family
June 10, 2023
Announcements
Company Says Ford+ is Maximizing Value for Customers, Improving Business Resilience, Efficiency, Growth, Margins
Less than two quarters into full deployment, the teams behind the Ford+ growth plan’s new customer-centered business segments are redefining customer value, while at the same time reducing cyclicality, improving capital efficiency, and generating profitable growth and strong free cash flow.
Jim Farley, Elon Musk Announce Ford EV Customers to Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers
Starting early next year, Ford EV customers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, in addition to the over 10,000 DC fast-chargers that are already part of the BlueOval Charge Network.
Celebrate Ford’s 25-Year Anniversary of JDRF Support
You and your family are invited to the JDRF Friends & Family Picnic at Ford World Headquarters on June 10 in celebration of our 25-year partnership. You bring a picnic lunch, we bring the fun! There will be live music, face painting, lawn games, bounce houses and more. This is a free event. There are no picnic tables, so please plan to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. Click hereto register.
Ford News
Ford Retaining AM Radio in 2024 Model Year Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has decided to include it on all 2024 model year Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
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!
Len Quagliotto, a retiree from Product Development IT who also spent five years in marketing and sales IT, proudly remembers helping design the first global system at Ford, the Worldwide Engineering Release System. He’s seen here sitting with his grandson, Logan, in Len’s 1965 Mustang GT. “He loves Mustangs and although you can’t read his shirt, it says ‘Future Mustang Owner,’ ” Len said.
Outside Voices
2023 Ford Super Duty Customer Deliveries Begin (Motor1.com) After a lengthy real-world testing phase and additional quality checks, the truck is now ready to be shipped to retail and commercial clients around the United States. Read more »
New NASCAR Hall Of Fame Exhibit on Next-Gen Ford Mustang Race Car (WCNC) The NASCAR Hall of Fame unveiled a brand-new exhibit Wednesday that gives race fans a firsthand look at how Ford developed its Mustang race car for competition in the NASCAR Cup Series. Read more »
Virtual Reality Helping Designers Craft New Cars Faster, With Less Waste (Newsweek) Digital headsets helped car designers around the world connected with each other, collaborating in real time, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its use has jumpstarted a case for using virtual reality (VR) for more during the design process, making the chunky goggles and controller wands a staple in studios. Read more »