For months now, our union has been responding to the threats of tariffs brought on by the government of the United States. Our union has been focused on defending and protecting Canadian jobs, as well as putting forward bold proposals for building a resilient, vibrant economy here in Ontario. We know that many of our members and their families are worried in these uncertain times.
We look forward to continuing this important conversation about what these tariffs mean for Canadian jobs, and how Unifor has – and will continue to – fight back.
Please join us for a townhall discussion on Thursday, April 17 at 3:00 pm ET. We look forward to an open conversation with local leadership and members in the Ontario region.
What: Unifor & Canada-US Relations
When: April 17, 2025 – 3:00 pm ET
Retiree Robert (Bob) Stevenson
Passes away March 26, 2025
Retired July 1, 2008
42.2 Years of service August 5, 1944 - March 26, 2025
Our Deepest Condolences go out to his
Wife, Daughters and Family.
Robert Carr Stevenson Obituary
Peacefully in his sleep, Robert (Bob) Carr Stevenson passed away on March 26, 2025, in his 81st year. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his beloved life partner and best friend, his wife of 58 years, Marsha. Bob was a proud and loving father to his deeply cherished daughters, Lori (Ian) Kendrick and Julie (Kenny)
Begley, and a doting grandpa to his treasured grandchildren, Sarah, Leah, Liam and Kaitlyn. He will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Born in Dauphin, Manitoba, and raised in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Bob dedicated 42 years of his life to his role at Ford Motor Company, Bramalea, Ontario, where he was a
valued employee and a reliable presence. A man who truly believed in the importance of family, Bob would never miss an opportunity to attend his grandchildren’s sporting
activities. He was a true example of the motto, “work hard, play hard.” Bob was a loyal Leafs fan and loved his coffee and cruising with his Marshy. His warm spirit, laughter and love for his family were the center of his life.
The stories and memories of Bob's life will be shared by family and friends at a celebration of life on April 5, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Antrim Glen Clubhouse, 104 Glenarm Circle, Freelton.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bob's memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Chris Wilski with Jameet Singh at the Medicare 3.0
Conference in Ottawa February 24, 2025
Local 584 Mandarin Christmas luncheon
Held December 11, 2024
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$300 Donation from Local 584 Retirees
Given to Brampton Legion - Nov 2024
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Thanksgiving Luncheon held
October 11, 2024
was a great success !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We collected almost 300 lbs of food and
total
donations of $1,200.00 to The Knights Table
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)
Retiree Les Deforest
Passes Away
March 4, 2024.
Retired
Jan 1, 2001 - 36 yrs
Visitation Monday, March 10, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Jones Funeral Home
11582 Trafalgar Rd.
Georgetown, ON L7G4Y5
Memorial Service
Monday, March 10, 2025
2:00PM
Jones Funeral Home
11582 Trafalgar Rd.
Georgetown, ON L7G4Y5
Leslie 'Les' Deforest Obituary
Deforest, Leslie - Passed away peacefully, on March 4th, 2025, in his 79th year, at his home surrounded by his loving family and his best fur friend Susie. Beloved husband of Donna for 59 years of marriage. Dear father of Rodney Deforest (Dani) and the late Michelle Deforest. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Les is predeceased by his brothers Tom, Allan, Peter and his favorite cousin Maurice “Moe” Deforest. He is survived by his brother Donnie and his sisters Mary, Laurie, Cheryl and Marlene.
Leslie will be deeply missed by his in-laws and by all those who knew him.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Leslie found peace in nature. As a man who loved the outdoors, Leslie took great pride in his property and vegetable gardens, spending countless hours nurturing them. He was also a dedicated baseball coach and player, sharing his passion for the sport with many.
Family and friends will be received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown on Monday, March 10th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. A reception will be held following the service.
In honour of Leslie, memorial donations may be made to CASHH.
Unifor members rallied in Victoria in support of Local 114 and 333-BC members on strike, urgent action needed in Espanola to secure forestry jobs, energy and chemicals sector members meet in pre-bargaining conference, members in the Western and Atlantic Regions meet in separate town halls to discuss the fightback against U.S. tariffs, Local 2027 members welcome Samia Hashi, and new members at Oakham House sign first contract.
Watch Unifor members on strike describe their fight for clean washrooms and reasonable breaks at Transdev.
Unifor repeats its call for urgent action from all levels of government on a forestry industrial strategy following the proposed sale of Domtar's Espanola mill.
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
