THE 444 NEWS Building our Union – Strengthening Our Communities
EDITION NO. 422 WINDSOR, ONTARIO JULY, 2014 Success is a powerful message! providing just-in-time parts through That’s why Sergio Marchionne an efficient, quality oriented was criticizing the government for By process, helping play a role in not already having an industrial DINO CHIODO, achieving our cumulative success. policy that would level the inequal- PreSIDeNT, “Congratulations to all of you; you ity and trade imbalances evident in Unifor Local 444 certainly make Windsor shine.” industrial countries that occur I know we are holding our own, through free trade agreements and proving we deserve the full invest- established policies that continue to ment for our capability and as we make the automotive sector thrive t seems that we are never going see more evolving towards our next within their respective countries to be out of the crosshairs that model. and best practices which stand up I the corporate agenda promotes. The one fact we cannot get away to WTO legality. We know for cer- I from is not having a balanced play- Scrutiny continues to follow us to tain Free Trade Agreements are not ing field, between countries who improve our working standards free and this will be our ultimate invest in the Automotive Industry. forcing us to fit better into the com- threat if we continue to do nothing. Canada is severely lacking, always petitive model. So who identifies playing catch up and never quite Our Local has started working what this model is and what it getting the investments required. with groups to change this as we should look like? You would think We need investors to bring their have worked with the Chamber of that when you have an award win- money to our country and/or Commerce and the Academic ning vehicle that time after time, province. . . . cont’d on page 3 wins prestigious awards and where the Chrysler Town and Country has been ranked the highest in minivan segment for quality in the J.D. Powers awards for 2014. That we should be at the top of the invest- ment list. The third such award in the last four years! What a success and powerful message; a success that comes from the WAP workers pro- viding their skills and efforts to build one of the best vehicles in the world. We certainly build it right and I congratulate each and every one of you who play an integral role in achieving that goal. But let’s Seen are children and members from Unifor Local 444 on Thursday, May 1st, cele- not forget our independent parts brating May Day doing street drama about Mary Harris "Mother" Jones. She rose suppliers who also do a great job in to prominence as a fiery public speaker and fearless organizer for the Mine Workers during the first two decades of the 20th century. Inside Success is a powerful message . . Dino Chiodo, pgs. 1, 3-4 Games, Trades, Apprenticeship . . Dave Cassidy, pg. 5-6 Unique Challenges . . . James Stewart, pgs. 7-8 Casino, Sterling, Heligear, Choice Fran LaSorda, pg. 9 Participate in Union Activities . . . Mike Lovric pg. 10-11 Windsor Assembly Plant . . . Tony Greco, pg. 12-13 Skilled Trades Report . . . Paul Renaud, pg. 14 Benefits Report . . . recently retired CBC reporter Gino Conte, is seen proudly holding his honorary Local 444 Joe Domarchuk, pg. 15 membership card with Local 444 members and friends. Gino Conte served the community Caesars Report . . . of Windsor-essex County for the past forty years as a radio journalist. His reputation for Dana Dunphy, pg. 16 fairness and balanced reporting will be his legacy and for others to follow and has always Recreation Report . . . been appreciated by our union and the community. Scott Richardson, pg. 17-18 Temporary Workers . . . pg. 19-22 The Letter Box . . . pg. 24 County Units Report . . . John Biekx, pg. 25 Dakkota Report . . Armand Gervais, pg. 26 Integram . . . Dave Simone, pg. 26 TRW Report . . . Jerry Logan, pg. 27 CGAT . . . Dave Skidmore, pg. 28 AWC Chrysler . . . Mark Boudreau pg. 28 TransAlta Report . . . Rick Lalonde, pg. 29 Sterling Fuels . . . Michael Merry, pg. 30 Oakley Report . . . Bill Ross, pg. 31 HBPO Report . . . Jennifer Allard, pg. 31 On June 9th, seen are Youth, retirees, Activists and 10 year old Grade 4 student Jada Heligear Canada Report. . . Malott, who helped host a Tea Party for Tim Hudak at his office in Beamsville. To view Kevin Lander, pg. 31 Jada’s speech, go to youtube: Jada Malott Beamsville ON Women’s Committee . . . Sue McKinnon, pg. 32 Affirmative Ac/Human Rights . . . Alfred Nari, pg. 32 Education Report . . . Wayne MacLean, pg. 33 Union in Politics . . Ray Hachey, pg. 34 Environment Committee . . . Richard Labonte, pg. 35 Employee Family Assistance . . . Bruce Malcolm, pg. 36 Retiring Members . . . pg 37 Obituaries . . . pg 37 Retirees’ Report . . . Gerry Graham, pg. 38 Annual 444 Picnic . . . pg. 39 Community Services . . . Sue Najem, pg.40 With nearly 1600 retirees in attendance Local 444 Unifor President Dino Chiodo is seen addressing retirees at the annual spring luncheon which was held at the Website: www.uni444.ca Caboto Club on May 14th. 2 – 444 can help ensure that this plan has Highlights from the budget President’s Report the maximum possible impact. that will improve the lives of . . . cont’d This Majority Liberal govern- working people in Ontario; they ment could get interesting now that include: world through the University of you have no representatives in the • The establishment of a $2.5 mil- Windsor when we collaborated and governing party for the Windsor lion Jobs and Prosperity Fund, continue to work through Industry area, although Wynne has commit- including the development of a and Policy forum. What was ted to govern all Ontarians fairly. strategy to support advanced refreshing to see is there has since That is our hope with an expecta- manufacturing. been an Ontario Auto Mayors and tion that the Liberals and NDP will • The establishment of an Ontario Industry Stakeholders Summit. work together to bring forward the Retirement Pension Plan (the This is where the Mayors and the best ideas for the benefit of details of the plan are still not faculty of Social Science at Ontarians, regardless of the party determined) McMaster University convened a from which they originate. • A realistic and long term plan to meeting of Mayors from municipal- Public Sector Wage restraint invest in public transit. ities with significant automotive could also be concerning as Wynne • Increased wages for Personal production, Automotive Industry has said that there is no money for Support Workers and Early experts, academics with expertise wages, but that she is not legislat- Childhood Educators in the sector and economic devel- ing wage restraint and is committed • The permanent indexation of the opment officials. Ontario Child Benefit A bit late, but good news brings to the collective bargaining process. • Expansion of dental services to diversity together, to openly discuss This is quite significant, because it low income children. the role of the municipal govern- is incumbent on labour leaders to • Introduction of health benefits to go to the collective bargaining table ments in attracting automotive low income children. investment and ensuring a more in a manner that is responsible and • A 1% increase to social assis- sustainable automotive industry. determined. We (Unifor) will be tance. Imagine being defended by regula- bargaining hard for our members, • Progressive income tax reform. tions so we don’t have to continue particularly those in health care, for • Increased support for Aboriginal to beg and getting uneducated the increases in wages and benefits Communities. responses like those from Tim they deserve. . . . cont’d on next page Hudak. Other countries already enjoy an advantage over us each time “investments” come up. Budget 2014 We expect to see a new budget soon and as we said before, it was a good budget, although Unifor will be looking for more details regard- ing the Jobs and Prosperity Fund in hope of ensuring those dollars and moving in a strategic and efficient manner after consultation with labour and business. This will sure- ly invigorate Ontario’s manufactur- ing sector and we are very keen to ensure labour is involved in work- ing out the details of the Ontario Seen are Local 444 V.P. Mike Lovric, Local 444 WAP- Dept. 9310 BIW member Mr. Pension Plan, even though we need & Mrs. richard Kachler and their daughter Meghan along with Dino Chiodo who are photographed as Meghan received a Fiat Chrysler Scholarship at the Auburn to be very careful, but we have Hills Technology Center. Also receiving a Scholarship but absent was Kristin tremendous expertise that we know Leigh Mayrand, daughter of Joe Mayrand of WAP – Dept. 9015 Build Team. 3 – 444 President’s Report . . . cont’d
Some concerns with the bud- get that was tabled on May 1 include: • Spending in health will not keep up with inflation and population growth. • Despite an emphasis on increas- ing levels of home care, there is no mention of the need to reform On behalf of the Probert family, President Dino Chiodo addresses the the system to ensure adequate crowd of nearly 1200 people and thanks them for attending the rumbling and equitable levels of car through the streets for success at the fourth Annual Bob Probert Memorial • Despite making other proposals ride on Sunday, June 22nd to help cardiac care in Windsor-essex. regarding long term care the government has yet to commit to implementing an evidence-based, minimum, measurable, enforceable standard of care in long term care and nursing homes.
raising the Community Standard of Living We would like to take this opportunity to thank the membership and their families for patronizing the facilities we serve and buying the products we build. Buying Unifor unionized products re-inforces our With nearly 800 Unifor Ontario Council Delegates in attendance at the commitment to our community. Port elgin education Centre, Ontario Chairperson Dino Chiodo addresses the audience with a compassionate speech on the importance of the Union.
Union Awareness Training (NTC) Union Awareness Training is a and public unions, socialism, include work issues, local space and time where workers politics as well as a new set of issues, national issues and from our workplace at the curriculum provided by the worldwide issues. They also Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) National Union every year. talk about eating healthy, cur- come together in a relaxed, rent and new products coming learning atmosphere. Members The members are challenged forth, to contract talks, politics come together approximately and challenge back on what at every level, pensions and once a year which they are able concerns them on a regular retirement, as well as the new to share with other workers basis as a worker in a working union Unifor. from different areas/depart- class structure. The start of Every year the new curricu- ments throughout WAP with activism can be traced back on quite a few occasions to mem- lum is quite diverse and touch- different experiences, concerns es all of our members in one and hopes. bers being included in discus- sions such as what takes place way or another. Once people Whether discussing Unifor at Union Awareness Training come through the program they nationally, regionally or even (NTC) on a regular basis. are quite amazed and often locally as well Fiat Chrysler state they never knew that NTC and other topics about private The topics change yearly and was so interesting!
4 – 444 Games, Trades, Apprenticeship By DAVE and Plane Rides CASSIDY Financial Sec.. Unifor Local 444
WSIB E-mail: As if WSIB itself was not enough of a burden to work- [email protected] ers, the new policy changes to WSIB is putting on than Interesting Plane Ride even, greater stress to the workers. Ontario has had a no On the way to the apprenticeship forum, I was seated fault workplace insurance program for 100 years adminis- next to of all people the Leader of the Federal Liberals tered by the WSIB. Yet now with this huge unfunded liabili- Justin Trudeau (see pic on my twitter account ty, the WSIB is making injured workers jump through even @Dcassidy444) I know my wife thinks he is dreamy but I more hoops in order to try and be accepted for a compens- was going to use that plane ride to let him know where we, able claim. One of the issues that we as advocates are really the workers of 444 stood! I showed him a picture of my seeing much more of these days is anytime and x-ray or an kids and I asked him where are they going to work and for MRI shows evidence of degenerative issues (which most of how much? I told him our stand on the loop holes in the us naturally have) the WSIB disqualifies someone from fur- temporary foreign workers program, and precarious work. I ther payments, especially for any pre existing issues. This told him about an auto policy and stressed the need for our all started to take shape when the former Provincial Liberal plant and suppliers to our families! I also pushed the need to leader Dalton McGuinty appointed David Marshall to the pass Bill C-290 for our casino workers. To be honest he let office of WSIB president with the sole purpose to reduce me talk a lot, turns out he is not a big fan of Harper either the $12 billion unfunded liability. Which is the difference lol! I do not know if he was afraid I was getting too loud or between current funding levels and long term payouts to he really meant it but Trudeau agreed with everything I injured workers!This new policy on pre-existing conditions said. He seemed interested, even told me my kids were is going to put THOUSANDS of injured workers into beautiful, and agreed that they must get that from their mother. Probably wished he had another seat or a later flight poverty! We must continue to press the newly formed because that 46 minutes was tough on him I'm sure. Liberal Government to intervene in this onslaught. Workers were led to believe when they gave up their rights to sue a Chrysler company for injuries, they would in return get FAIR and "If you want it built right, build it Windsor", the words JUST compensation! Instead, we are seeing government I told Sergio earlier this year and I will continue until the policies that place injured workers into poverty who have to last breath I take. We have a product that is second to rely on food banks! none and for the last 30 plus years it has proven time and Canadian Apprenticeship Forum time again through J.D. Powers Awards, minivan sales . . . cont’d on next page This month our skilled trades reps along with myself had an opportunity to attend the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Summit in Ottawa. CAF is a multi-partite organiza- tion working with the apprenticeship community in all regions of Canada. Participants of CAF are interested in collaboratively supporting vibrant and innovative appren- ticeship systems and policies with a view to developing a highly skilled, productive, inclusive and mobile skilled trades workforce. Representatives of labour, business, edu- cators, equity seeking groups, and jurisdiction are among CAF's stakeholders. As an effective national voice for the apprenticeship community, CAF influences pan-canadian apprenticeship strategies through research, discussion and collaboration. I sit on the Board of Directors of CAF bring- Local 444 Financial Secretary Dave Cassidy is seen on the panel at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum ing labour’s strong voice to the table as we go through Summit in Ottawa discussing Skilled Trades issues major changes in the apprenticeship structure. Unskilled with business, government and jurisdictional repre- labour isn't skilled and skilled labour isn't cheap. sentatives. 5 – 444 ing. The newly elected Liberals have have any questions to come to the Financial all come out and said they are very Town Hall style meeting at the local optimistic in bringing Serg back to the on July 17th. Secretary . . . cont’d table to commit to along term invest- ment in our plant. Liberals, you’re on Dues growth month over month, year after clock, we will be watching. I just want to make people aware year and the quality and reliability of The second point. Let me be clear that we are going to be coming out the product. I truly believe it is the that we have done our part . . . this with some articles about the new union dues structure because not all our Assembling of our product that sets us well is dry! I cannot tell you how diffi- facilities have moved to the new struc- apart from all the rest! I do not care cult the UAW has made our negotia- what size, shape, or kind of vehicle, ture. We are getting closer with some tions for us. Time after time they give of our remaining employers. WE will build it best! . . . it's what we in and we are expected to do the same! do! Yet the company did not just want There is HOPE! The newly elected Too Soon a great assembled vehicle, they wanted president of the UAW, Dennis Folks, we had to say goodbye to one more profit! So even in that regard we Williams, made his acceptance speech of our brothers from the line this have come to the plate and not only at the UAW convention this month and month, John Denapoli who died sud- pushed quality vehicles out, we pushed said that this two and three tier wages denly at the young age of 38. My a ton of them per day out! We became are going to stop from here on in and thoughts and prayers go out for his fast and efficient! Then they said, not NO MORE CONCESSIONS! Well, family, his wife and his three little only do we need to build a quality Mr. Williams it will be your turn up to girls. John and I were often in touch I vehicle and be VERY efficient at it, we bat real soon and I along with thou- will miss him. We all have special need you to hit ALL these WCM tar- sands of others who heard you are people in our lives, be it our wives, gets. So, of course we hit them, set EXPECTING you to stand by your kids, parents, etc., who need to be told bench marks for this company! Yet word! that we love them, but we always put it lately it seems it is all about two off until tomorrow, – do not wait until major points: Apprenticeship Program tomorrow. (1) What is the state/province/city The apprenticeship applications I wish each and every one of you a going to do to lure their investment should all be completed by the time wonderful summer and hope you are and, this article is printed and I wish every- able to enjoy some downtime with (2) Who is going to crack open their one who applied all the best in your your family and loved ones and contract and start skimming it down? testing that will be taking place in the remember to be safe and “keep the On the first point it is unfortunate near future. Please make sure if you main thing the main thing.” that this is the game we are in regards to the government’s financial involve- ment but this is the game we are in and quite frankly we are losing! We all know what Timmy Hudak said about tax breaks/loans/government dollars! He called it a RANSOM. At the same time we see the exact opposite happening just across the Detroit River, cities like Warren Michigan stood up for their stamping plant. The city/state did what they could in tax breaks and Chrysler responded with a 63 million dollar investment that will produce security and NEW JOBS. This is the game we are in and we need our government to start playing. There is HOPE! Timmy Hudak got his butt handed to him in this last election. The people of Essex Unifor Local 444 Financial Secretary Dave Cassidy, Lori Parnell, Music Therapist, County sent a clear message . . . you Terry Johnson, Chief Operating Officer along with Vice President Mike Lovric are seen at the Windsor-essex Children's Aid Society in which 25 thousand dollars mess with our plant . . . you mess with was donated out of the social justice fund towards the society's new Unifor Local US! and we helped to send him pack- 444 Music and Arts room. 6 – 444 By JAMES Unique Challenges STEWART Vice President Unifor Local 444 Email: very time I sit down to write one At the Peterson Spring facility in [email protected] of these reports I go through a Kingsville we have been meeting with E full range of emotions as I relive the employer in an attempt to attract E new work. We met with our members the past couple of months. The chal- lenges faced, the grievances and argu- and received an endorsement to open implemented at the AWC Drive-Away ments that have been won or lost, col- exploratory talks with the employer to yard that ultimately gives those mem- lective agreements bargained and see what can be done. As of now the bers some job security moving into the current program would end within brought to members for ratification, the future. Also, as I eluded to earlier in three or four years and our members loss of friends or family, etc. Life is this report, we were able to bargain a recognize the need to get a new prod- busy for all of our members, and your “foot-in-the-door” agreement with uct in that plant to maintain these high- AWC that has enabled them to win a local union has had a particularly busy ly skilled jobs in the small town of start to 2014. bid with CN Rail and Chrysler to start Kingsville. There is a certain amount a new operation of rail loading at the Collective Agreements have been of pressure as new product would need former yard that at one time processed bargained and ratified at Caesars, to be won today in order to fill the gap GM product. Last year we lost that rail ElringKlinger, Rims Transport and the down the road. yard as GM stopped moving product new AWC Rail Yard. Each of these All-Temp Foods is currently on an from it and we were forced to negotiate workplaces had unique challenges extension to their collective agreement a closure agreement that would allow (these always exist in collective bar- that would have otherwise ended in our members at that time to leave with gaining). We are currently in bargain- April of this year. Unfortunately, the some dignity. Recently, CN was able to ing with both All-Temp Foods and owner Vito Peralta has had some seri- get a contract with Chrysler and after Peterson Spring. Later this year we will ous health issues that postponed the some negotiation with all parties we be bargaining with Southgate bargaining process. We are sorry to were able to win work back at that Residence and TransAlta. report that Vito ultimately passed away yard. The difference now is that the These agreements aren’t always per- recently and our condolences are sent agreement is with CN and Chrysler fect but they have certainly moved the out to his family and the members at rather than GM. Currently that yard is needle forward in terms of meeting the that small fishery. We have had some employing five new members that we dialogue with the lawyer for All Temp needs of our members. Each time we welcome to Local 444. This yard may and the bargaining process will resume bargain an agreement with the employ- have an opportunity to grow in the after the family has had time to grieve future as the logistical plan for er we constantly reflect on the their loss. Chrysler continues to change. demands made by the membership and We’ve also had a shelf agreement try and make the assessment as to . . . cont’d on next page whether or not we were able to capture your needs. Have we pushed enough to extract gains from the employer? Can we get the unresolved issues on the table resolved by striking the employ- er? Are our members prepared to strike for the issues not yet resolved at the bargaining table? How does the loss of wages that come with a strike affect the families of our members? This process happens at every set of bargaining I have been involved with as we want to make sure we’ve left no stone unturned Members from the Windsor area are seen attending the Annual Spring before bringing an agreement to our Unifor Chrysler Council and also discussing issues that are affecting members to ratify. their workplaces they represent throughout the country. 7 – 444 occur in that plant is tremendous and With all that being said it leads me James Stewart has not been an easy task to attain by to these last points… any means. Our members work harder As you can see, the pressures and Report . . . cont’d than ever before and still have the best challenges have been and continue to productivity and quality in the corpora- be intense. This isn’t just in relation to tion; we are the benchmark. Once my job or those of any of the other At Chrysler Group Auto Transport again we have won the J.D. Powers officers, but to all of the challenges we (CGAT) it seems like we have had award for initial quality in 2014 and all face in our work and personal more downs than ups since we started are the envy of every other minivan lives. Sometimes we all need to be producer. The company can thank the operation. Over two years ago these picked up (figuratively speaking). For WCM for this but I thank the workers members all worked for Allied at a me, it’s something simple like running in the Windsor Assembly Plant and time that Allied had a fundamental into old friends at the Chassis posting our feeder plants. Our members con- breakdown in their relationship with boards like I did recently and having an Chrysler. In the end we were able to tinue to prove that if the company wants to invest in new product, then opportunity to catch up with them. Or, bargain an agreement with Chrysler to going home after a challenging day and start a new car hauling operation that Windsor should always be their first seeing the happy little faces of my would lead to employment opportuni- choice. The apprenticeship program daughters and getting that first after ties for our former Allied members. continues to move in a positive direc- work hug and kiss; spending time with These opportunities may not have tion with all the applications in and my wife, Rhonda, who supports me in existed had Chrysler not made a signif- filed. We have round table meetings icant investment in the car hauling scheduled in July for those who are all I do. Little things like that pick me industry. The new agreement with looking for more information. The back up and help me face the ‘tomor- CGAT at the time was not the same process will be a long one and all row’ and all the challenges that it will agreement that existed with Allied and applicants will be contacted as to the present. There is nothing worse than our members understood this. Many of next steps in the process. seeing our friends and family suffer our drivers had the opportunity to stay Presteve Foods and Jose Pratus are from some sort of mental health issue with Allied but it would mean uproot- two separate entities and Presteve when they can’t find the things that ing and moving to the Toronto area. Foods and our members shouldn’t have pick them back up or they think they Our members are thankful for this to wear the bad publicity tied to Jose. have nowhere to turn to resolve their opportunity but there are some signifi- That has to be made clear. The allega- problems. Whether it is a marital prob- cant issues that exist and Dave tions and the court case against Jose lem, financial woes, a work difficulty Skidmore, Dino Chiodo and I have are coming to a conclusion and closing or any other issue or combination of been working diligently to get the com- arguments are set to be heard in issues, we all need help from time to pany to recognize that some things in October. Unfortunately, the bad press time in coping with our problems. the contract need to change in order to surrounding these allegations quite There is always light at the end of the often reflects Presteve Foods as Jose truly maximize the operation. We have tunnel but sometimes we need help was the owner at the time these allega- met with our members at CGAT to seeing the light. Rest assured that you keep them up to date on our progress tions were made. In addition to that, Presteve Foods may hold some respon- are not the only person having prob- and we hope we have some resolve lems and you don’t have to be alone in soon. sibility, legally, for the same reason. The closing arguments were supposed dealing with them. We have the At the Windsor Assembly Plant to happen this past week but one of the resources to help you and your loved we have had some significant success lawyers representing Jose and Presteve ones. Please reach out before you feel in terms of reputation within the Fiat Foods had to cancel and now the drama these pressures are getting to be over- Chrysler Organization as well as in the will continue for a while longer. The bearing or if you see others that may be public eye. The plant is the first North workers who are involved in this case suffering through their own issues. American Chrysler assembly plant to have every right to have their day in reach the status of Silver in the compa- Last, I want court and a decision must be made. to wish you ny’s WCM model. Our members are The longer this case drags out the more the key to that success and if you have the Presteve Foods name gets dragged all a healthy, a chance to talk with our members at through the mud. Let’s hope it’s happy and long WAP they will tell you that the change resolved in October and we can all s u m m e r … w e that has occurred and continues to move on. can all use one! 8 – 444 more frequently to see you the mem- bers. Casino, Heligear, Sterling Fuels, If you know anyone who has CNC, OD, ID grinding with experience, have Choice Nutritional Foods, them bring me their resume and I will get it to the Company. Caesars Windsor Sterling Fuels By Since signing the collective agree- ment, there have been some issues with All workers are called back from FRAN short term disability. The carrier was layoff. The business has increased with LASORDA not paying anyone at the age of 65. We the seaway open. There is still con- Vice President sat with upper management to get this struction going on at this facility. The Unifor Local 444 resolved. I am pleased to say this has Company has put new cranes on the [email protected] been completed. Our committees have dock. They have received the right to recently started back up and are meet- bring in the railway which is under con- around to create the new cell format. ing with the Company. These commit- struction as of this writing. The railway We expect the cross training to begin tees have been defunct over the last will help increase the land business in now that the cells are formed. The couple of years. The EDR committee the future with the transporting of the Company has outsourced some of the meeting has met twice and the asphalt across North America. This work in regard to the rough cut. The Company has given the union the cost- work will belong to our members. We business is becoming more profitable ing to run the EDR. We as a union need to focus on safety on the property on the next steps from rough to finish- have to jointly find ways to save costs as we know the work being performed ing. We are seeing more work going on in order to maintain the EDR. I would here is very dangerous for our mem- with lathes. I was notified by Kevin ask anyone with suggestions to please bers. Please ask for help if you don’t that during the summer months, the go to the union office. know how to do the work properly and Company will only require the mem- We were forced to restructure our safely as lives are at stake. bers to work five hours on Saturdays if representatives during the final offer. the area is needed. We will continue to Choice Nutritional We have made the decision to eliminate Foods push the Company to hire a midnight shift. one health and safety trainer on June 1, The business is starting to grow in 2014 knowing we still need to elimi- As of this writing, I was notified the vending area. We are seeing the nate one more representative by that management is planning to have all routes for the drivers become larger January 1, 2015. This is a very difficult employees remove their personal tool with more vending machines being decision for us to make to say the least, boxes from the shop. This is just anoth- added. In one of the businesses we ser- as we feel every representative is very er way for the Company to not pay for vice, the Company has now taken to repairs on your personal tools. I have important in order to continue to help filling vending machines with safety witnessed management becoming more our members. gloves, safety glasses, high lighters, etc. arrogant than ever before. I ask all our I just want to touch on the prime We feel optimistic that the business will members to stand together to fight the time and how it has been affecting our continue to grow. Company on the important issues that members. We have seen the Company Heligear affect you day in and day out. We con- eliminate 25% of prime time across the tinue to push the Company on work life board. Your elected reps. with the lead Currently we are seeing the business and life balance. We know that fatigue of Dana, will be monitoring this very expanding which is creating a lot of is a big issue in the plant. closely, as we raised this issue on a overtime for the workers. Our mem- bers are starting to get burnt out from I would like to find a way to have daily basis throughout bargaining and working six and seven days a week. you, our members, feel more confident not once did the Company mention We have had a meeting with manage- in your union, i.e. possibly with the they were reducing prime time off. ment with the suggestion that they hire implementation of a suggestion box in This is not only frustrating to the mem- for a midnight shift only. The plant has the plant. I know your in-plant com- bers but to the union as a whole. changed dramatically over the last six- mittee is constantly in touch with me. In closing, I would like to wish eight months with moving the machines In saying that, I will come into the plant everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. 9 – 444 By Participate in your MIKE LOVRIC Vice President Union Activities Unifor Local 444 E-mail: [email protected]
n 1977, Charlie Brooks pro- As a Local union, we encourage jected that the year ahead our members to attend Membership I would be a challenge, particu- meetings, Standing Committee ity members not receiving any type I of wage loss benefit, their pocket larly for young members, as it was meetings, Labour Day festivities, becoming more and more difficult the Family Picnic, or participate in books and livelihoods are directly to raise a family under fast-chang- any other organized activity affected. ing times. because it is at these events that the Overtime has been the norm Even today, Charlie Brooks’ seeds of solidarity are planted, recently, which is reminiscent of projection still resonates with many learned and nurtured. the 1980s and 90s when Chrysler of us. While unionizing is not the scheduled Saturday overtime regu- Parts Plants Tied larly and it was the odd occasion complete answer to the complex to Windsor Assembly problems of today, we recognize when we didn’t work 48 hours a the value of solidarity and believe It is no secret that production at week. While mandatory overtime that providing workers with the Windsor Assembly Plant directly makes it difficult to spend time best support, education, and repre- affects the production at all the with our families and provides us sentation will engage people to parts plants and vise-versa. less rest time, we should be grateful actively participate moving this Recently, there have been parts for the opportunity to provide our- union, province and country toward shortages stemming from our selves with some extra income progress instead of austerity mea- southern suppliers that have affect- while we can before we potentially sures. ed production for a couple of days. have three months of downtime to It has been a very long time With the majority of our parts facil- . . . cont’d on next page since our local union has had to walk the picket line in order to drive home the union philosophy of solidarity. Many of our members who have experienced strike action have either retired or will soon be transitioning into retirement. It is because of their participation and their solidarity that we are blessed with the many benefits we enjoy today. We recognize that we owe many thanks to the retirees and the senior active members who have shaped Local 444 into such a great Local. Having said this, it is para- mount that our younger members participate and learn from their pre- decessors in order to close the gen- eration gap we seem to be experi- encing, or the lessons of the past President Dino Chiodo along with V.P. Mike Lovric is seen with proud parents will be wasted. In order to move and member from the WAP Dept. 9371- Final Car, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Soufan. forward we must know our history Their son Kassem was also a recipient of a Chrysler Scholarship at the and learn from it. Auburn Hill, Technology Center. 10 – 444 announcement concerning the work We recently started an “IPS Mike Lovric at Oakley will come soon. Talks” newsletter for our feeder plants in an attempt to keep these Report . . . cont’d Last year, one of our facilities, Dakkota, received an award under members informed about things the ‘WCM Lite’ banner and at this that affect them. We intend to uti- retool at the Windsor Assembly year’s ceremony; Magna’s lize this newsletter on an ongoing, Plant sometime in 2015. Integram facility was a finalist in regular basis. This will allow us to Officially, as of this writing, all the category. This shows that our be better prepared to deliver timely of our supplier plants, except for members are committed at working information to the membership as Oakley, have been awarded the next to improve the overall success of bargaining begins at our facilities model’s work, otherwise known as their respective employers by co- next year. If you have any specific the RU model. Although it is good operating under the manufacturing topic suggestions, please don’t hes- that we have heard that most process that Chrysler has set out as itate to contact myself or your unit facilities are secure through the their standard and in doing so are chairperson. next model cycle, we are cautiously positioning themselves for a bright Beneficiaries optimistic and hopeful that the future. I would like to remind all of our Chrysler members and retirees to keep your beneficiary information updated with Benefits Link (1-877- 854-5465). If a beneficiary is not named in your policy with the com- pany, your estate would be paid out the money that you may have had earmarked for your family. This can cause serious delays and possible court action to be rectified. None of us like to think about the final times we will have, however a little plan- ning can make sure we do not leave a mess that our loved ones would Local 444 Vice President Mike Lovric along with Parts Chairpersons and representatives are seen discussing issues affecting their perspective have to clean up. workplaces at a special steward council meeting held recently held at the Additionally it is important to union hall. provide the Local office with your correct mailing address. If you have moved recently, please call 519- 258-6400 and update our support staff. Summer Season With the schools out for the summer, shutdowns occurring at a lot of facilities, many members will be taking much needed vacations and travelling with their loved ones. I would like to wish every- one a safe and happy summer as my sincere wish is that you get a much needed and deserved rest. 11 – 444 the actual designer’s presentation of the RU minivan. The actual van is nothing short of stunning. Windsor Assembly Plant The product designers did an amazing job taking this project from paper concept to reality and I believe this vehicle will secure NCE again the member- By our future moving forward. TONY ship of Windsor Sandra Dominato and I had Assembly have proven GRECO OO Chairperson, the opportunity to attend the that they are without a doubt the Windsor annual Equity Conference this Assembly Plant best workforce in the Chrysler month to discuss issues related to Family by helping WAP become E-mail: equity and human rights with the first Silver ranked plant in [email protected] other plant leadership, as well as North America. This accomplish- HR representatives from ment should not be taken lightly April for the 5 day WPI course Chrysler. One of the main topics as it is a clear message to the and the feedback has been posi- discussed, which is becoming company that the members at tive. We now have a better more concerning to us as leader- Windsor Assembly have adopted understanding of what will be ship is the topic of Mental the WCM process of building a expected and how we can use Health. It seems today more of vehicle and excelled in its imple- this room to our member’s our members are struggling day mentation. The Silver ranking advantage. Currently there are to day with stress whether that be also indicates to the company 17 full time WPI positions filled workplace stress, home life, that Windsor Assembly is the by our members at CTC working finances etc. plant deserving of investment through the process of setting up and a commitment to future jobs for the RT/RU launch. This Mental Health is a serious product because our membership is important as we will be re- issue. Please remember that if has earned it. launching the RT which will run you or someone you work with is experiencing a tough time, there The Committee and WCM co- concurrently with the RU pilots. are resources such as Bruce pillar leads were invited to attend Build team is now working at Malcom (EAP) or Sandra a one day overview of WPI train- CTC on the prototypes for the Dominato (Advocate) to speak ing at the WCM academy. WPI RU model. Seventeen of our with who can help direct our stands for Work Place Integration members have posted on the members to the proper help they and basically is a room in the build team jobs and will be may need. plant which houses every man actively involved with building I would like to take this oppor- assignment in each division, by prototypes at CTC which are tunity to wish everyone on behalf center, to be looked at to ensure used for crash tests, overnight of the entire Steward Body a safe the jobs and facilities are set up drives, providing safety data, and enjoyable summer vacation. properly before they are actually data for engineering changes, etc. brought to the floor. The build team will be working We have an opportunity with on these prototypes until approx. this room to actually be involved October at CTC at which time in the layout of jobs and worksta- their focus will become pilots tions which we can customize to back in the plant. eliminate potential problems such as ergonomic issues before On April 11th, the committee our members actually do the along with James Stewart had the work and risk being injured. We opportunity to visit Chrysler have sent the co- pillar leads Technical Center to a tour of the back to the academy in early WPI room, launch facilities as well as the styling dome to see 12 – 444 Chrysler Town and Country tops among minivans in J. D. Power survey
June 18, 2014 - 8:56 PM ees dedication.“It’s always great to The J.D. Power and Associates Reproduced – The Windsor Star. get that third-party recognition of study is in its 28th year and examines things that we do and how customers The Windsor-made Chrysler Town problems experienced by vehicle interpret the vehicles,” said Krinock. owners during their first 90 days of & Country has ranked highest in the “So we’re excited about it.” minivan category for initial quality in ownership. Responses from more than He said the fact that so many 86,000 vehicle purchasers and leasers the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Canadian-made vehicles and plants Quality Study for the third time in four of new-model 2014 vehicles were sur- garnered recognition is a shot in the veyed within the first 90 days of own- years. And the Brampton-built Dodge arm for the industry here. “It’s just Challenger leads in the midsize sporty ership. great to show that Canada, and one of The survey includes 233 questions car segment for the second time in four our competitors also won an award, designed to help manufacturers iden- years. it’s great to see that Canadians are tify problems and correct them. The Also, the Cambridge South recognized for building quality prod- survey was conducted between Toyota/Lexus plant received a Platinum ucts and the customers across North Plant Quality Award for producing America appreciate it,” Krinock said. February and May 2014. models that yield the fewest defaults or malfunctions. “This is the third time in four years that Chrysler Town & Country leads the minivan segment in this quality survey,” said Doug Betts, senior vice-president of quality for Chrysler Group LLC. “It reflects the commitment of employees who develop, build and test these vehicles and their recogni- tion that every employee has a role in continually improving the quality of our products.” The Town & Country underwent a significant overhaul for the 2011 model year and previously achieved the highest minivan ranking in 2011 and 2013. The Challenger Seen are Unifor Local 444 proud members from the Final Car and Inspec- also underwent a major overhaul in tion Departments on the assembly line along with four children holding a 2011 and led in overall quality for sign proudly with a strong message at the front gate at Mini Van Plant. that year. “While the Dodge Challenger’s legendary performance and style ini- tially attracts shoppers to the car, its quality has a direct impact on loyalty and owners’ willingness to recom- mend Dodge to their friends and fam- ily,” Betts said. “Challenger buyers happen to be some of our most pas- sionate and enthusiastic owners so this is a significant benefit to the brand.” At Toyota Canada, president Brian Krinock said the platinum award is a testament to the company’s employ- 13 - 444 Apprentice Skills Test Battery. Those selected to move on will be offered an eight hour course to help prepare SKILLEDSKILLED for the Apprentice Skills Test Battery. This battery of tests is a compre- TRADESTRADES hensive skills assessment, testing skills in mathematics, trade science, REPORTREPORT reading and comprehension, mechan- ical problems and principles, visual- E-mail: [email protected] By PAUL RENAUD Skilled Trades Chair ization of objects and practical exer- cises. This round of testing is to be anpower is one of the as many future changes but we are scheduled beginning the week of biggest issues we are fac- talking to them also to ensure that we November 3/14. The successful can- ing as vacation weeks are are ready for launch with Trades’ MM didates will then go through the inter- . . . cont’d on next page just starting to fill up and yet we can- input. view process beginning in December not get people freed up to move to The posting for the apprentice- 2014 or early January 2015. other positions. With Trades retiring ships went up in the plant on May Applicants with the highest scores at a rate of four or five per month, it 30/14 with Apprentice packages will be eligible to be enrolled into the is going to become a much bigger available at Hourly Employment for Apprenticeship program based upon issue moving forward. The company any active member wishing to apply. their seniority and preference of needs to look at their future plans and Well over 400 packages were handed available apprentice trade openings. hiring of Skilled Trades needs to be a out before the deadline of June 21/14. It is anticipated that 20 opportunities part of these plans. Hiring of Trades There are round table meetings will be scheduled for WAP starting prior to the downtime and letting scheduled at the Local on July 17/14 March 2015. them work on and learn the equip- at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to help The Skilled Trades Committee ment as we move into launch will address any questions that applicants attended Skilled Trades Council in provide invaluable experience to a may have. Applicants that satisfied Sudbury from May 30th - June 1st new Tradesperson. the minimum requirements and sub- with a lot of great discussion on We have requested that a number mitted the required documentation by Trades issues from across the coun- of Tool and Die makers, currently the deadline will be scheduled for the try. Kim and I, along with Dave working in production, be released to Pre-test written exam beginning the Cassidy, attended the Canadian the Skilled Trades. Based on current week of September 8/14. This pre- Apprenticeship Forum from June 1st and future manpower requirements, test assess relevant to job related to June 3rd which provided great with upcoming retirements and the skills and abilities. Test scores will insight and generated a lot of debate Metrology Lab construction, the determine which applicants will pro- on the state of apprenticeships in Company needs to look at the ceed to the next stage which is The Canada. staffing levels of the CMM and Jigbuilder departments. We recently brought in two Tool and Die makers from production. Discussions with BIW are ongo- ing for Trades to be involved with the launch. They will need approximately 6-8 Trades to begin visits to the build shops as the tooling is designed and fabricated. The intent is to also rotate many Trades through visits to the build shops to give input into the process while the tooling is built. The build shops are currently in the design phase with fabrication expect- ed to start very soon. TCF is a little further behind but discussions are Seen is a full delegation of representatives from Local 444 at the most ongoing in regards to a launch team recent Unifor regional Council Convention held at education centre at in TCF. The paint shop does not have Port elgin. 14 – 444 By BenefitsBenefits ReportReport JOE DOMARCHUK
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f you have any major changes 561-9434 and make an appoint- in your life such as a birth in ment. may be eligible for E.I. benefits. IIthe family, a death, divorce, or Currently, physiotherapy treat- • If you want to use S&A or WSIB retirement, it is important for active ment at the plant is not offered to to start a new E.I. claim, it is and retired members to verify you family members or retirees. suggested you apply immediate- have the correct beneficiaries on ly to E.I. when you return to file for life insurance and pension S&A/WSIB and Employment work. benefits. It is a simple procedure by Insurance Have a Safe and Enjoyable calling Benefits Link at 1-877-854- • If you are denied S&A from Vacation. If you have any ques- 5464 to verify or change your cur- Chrysler, or if you have to serve tions regarding this report, please rent beneficiaries so that funds will a 5 day waiting period on an ill- contact the Benefits office at: be transferred quickly and easily to ness claim, you can apply and (519) 973-2845 or (519) 973-2664 the individuals of your choice. Vacation Travel: Green Shield Canada (GSC) For assistance before or while traveling outside of Ontario, con- tact ‘Green Shield Emergency Assistance’ at 1-800-936-6226 or collect at 0-519-742-3556 (these numbers are located on the back of your Green Shield Card). The company Green Shield uses for out of Province Emergency Assistance is Allianz Global Assistance. It is also advised that all eligible dependents have their own Green Shield card especially if they are traveling abroad without you. If you require additional cards please contact Green Shield customer ser- vice at 1-888-711-1119. Physiotherapy: If you are on S&A, WSIB or just trying to heal an injury, physio- therapy treatment is offered free to WAP employees at the plant. To receive physio, an employee must: 1. Get a script from a doctor requesting physio. 2. Call the physio office at 519-
15 – 444 Pronto and Johnny Rockets. Do you think this will help us save the CAESARS employee dining room? We don't think so! We are asking that our members utilize our EDR. We do not REPORT want to see it close. We have to do everything we can to save our union- By DANA DUNPHY, Chairperson ized jobs. If we stick together we can save the EDR. E-mail: [email protected] Out of Province/Out of t the time of this writing the bers can get some prime time off to Casino population is 2322 spend time with their families instead Country Coverage AAwith 26 members on layoff. of only a few. But any changes made OP/OC coverage for retirees is ready As time has passed since ratification would be a decision made by YOU. to roll out. Any member that has there are many things I would like to As you are all aware we were retired since April 4, 2014 will be touch on. given notice in bargaining that the receiving a package in the mail Recently our members have com- company was closing the employee explaining how you enroll, how the pleted shift picks and vacation picks. dining room. We were able to negoti- payments are made, etc. Any current How the company rolled them out is ate a one year extension. We have members who are going to retire will not what we anticipated coming out since set up a EDR committee to try receive the enrollment papers when of bargaining. Actually it was the and come up with ways to reduce you notify the company that you are total opposite. The company deci- costs in the EDR because it must run retiring. Please remember you only mated our prime time allotments right on a break even basis under the col- have 30 days after your last shift across the board in every classifica- lective agreement and currently it is worked to enroll for this benefit. tion. We don't think the company not. So far our committee consists of Local 444 family picnic is a great realizes that work life balance is of Laurie Green, Vinny DiStefano, Len day for families to enjoy. Please try the utmost importance to our mem- Armstrong and myself. The commit- and come to the family picnic at the bers. tee has met twice so far and will meet Vollmer Center in LaSalle on July 27. The company also put us on notice again on July 2. This committee will It is an awesome day for children. that they were reducing prime time be meeting very frequently. We are There is lots to do for children of all allotments in our lieu, commitment asking if you have any suggestions or ages. Ticket sales will be in the cafe- and pph books by 25% in all classifi- ideas that could possibly help, please teria on July 9 on all shifts. cations. Again the company is show- come to the union office. Our thoughts and prayers go out ing no regard for our members and The company notified us that they to the family and friends who are their family life. The committee is are now going to allow our members coping with the loss of Bruce Lucier currently going over all our language to do “take outs” at the Artist Cafe, and Larry Crombie. in the collective agreement to see what language can be utilized for a grievance commissioner or mediator. Since the reduction in prime time we have had some classifications come forward showing interest in changing how their lieu, comm and pph books are rolled out . . . for example putting a cap on how many days one can book on the initial release. If any classifications are interested come to the union office and speak to your committee person and they can explain how to go about representatives from the Caesars Windsor Casino are seen have a dia- it. Maybe with a bit of a change in logue with each other on some of the concerns affecting members in the how the books are done more mem- workplace. 16 – 444 CEDAR POINT & MARINELAND By The Recreation Committee is SCOTT offering discounted tickets for RICHARDSON Cedar Point and Marineland. Recreation Chairperson Tickets can be purchased at our Local 444 Hall on 1855 Turner Rd. E-mail: [email protected] from 8am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Take note that the Hall is o all of our members of Local 444, our Recreation Committee closed for the weeks of July 28th works hard to organize events for you and your family’s plea- and August 4th. Tickets are good T sure. There is no better way to meet your other family, sisters for any day until October. T Marineland tickets can only be pur- and brothers of Local 444. So come on out and have some fun. chased on-line. Visit Please take note: when purchasing www.marineland.ca – click on ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC “Click here to buy tickets” on right Sunday July 27th, is our Annual children’s wristbands, there are 3 different age groups (0-3, 4-7, 8- side. Scroll to the bottom and under Family Picnic day at the Vollmer “Corporate Code”, type in Complex in LaSalle where you can 12) and these age groups will be specified on the wristbands. 43d3352a and then hit GO. You spend some time with your family; are now on the special page of dis- Wristbands go on sale on rides, in the pool, ice skating or counted prices, select the number Wednesday, July 9th at the Windsor just enjoying the day at the com- of tickets and then click on “Add plex. Assembly Plant and at the Casino. to cart”. When you checkout, the The cost to our members is only Final sales will be at the Local “Access Code” is UNIFOR444. $5.00 per family. Family means (1855 Turner Rd) on Thursday, Then print your tickets or save a members living in the same house- July 24th and Friday, July 25th PDF copy. hold, usually an average of 2 to 4 from 8 am to 4 pm. BROOKS GOLF TOURNAMENT children plus parents. Proof of We need volunteers – it takes additional family members may be Our 37th anniversary of this over 100 volunteers to make this required. Members requesting addi- event in honouring our founding event a success. For anyone who is tional wristbands can purchase president of Local 444, Charles interested or you know someone them for $3.00. You must purchase Brooks, was a great success. There wristbands in advance. No wrist- that is, contact your Union were 280 golfers who hacked and bands will be available at the event. Representative. swung their way around Roseland’s challenging course layout in fash- ionable time. Many volunteers are needed to make this happen and they all should be appreciated. Some even volunteered their whole weekend, which is a testament to our organization. Here are the Winners: Men – Todd Quinn & Ian Jappy, Co- ed/Women – Ray Rodgers & Laurie Grondin, Seniors – Tom Renaud & Mike Mazzali. We ask our members to remem- ber those who help us by promoting and patronizing our sponsors’ prod- ucts and/or services whenever pos- sible. It’s these sponsors who create Seen left to right is VP Mike Lovric with winners from the Charlie Brooks enough revenue to help Sports Club Tournament, Todd Quinn, Ian Jappy, Tom renaud, Mike Mazzali, ray rodgers, Laurie Grondin and recreation Chairperson Scott richardson. . . . cont’d on next page 17 – 444 WINDSOR SPITFIRES SILVER TEE RecreationRecreation ReportReport . . . cont’d Laurie Green Brooks Leo Labbee Volunteers Lisa Dufour 444 to continue to assist our youth PENALTY BOX TWO Ace Tasevski Madison Blais programs in our community. SKILLED TRADES COUNCIL Amanda Dufour Marcel Blais Brooks Tournament TECUMSEH GOLF Anissa Gray Mark Bourdeau Major Sponsors TRANSALTA ENERGY Ashley Dufour Mark Lecot CHRYSLER CANADA WAYNE WHITE’S FRESH Beckie Harding Mary Lou Gray UNIFOR LOCAL 200 MEATS/DELI Bill Quinn Melody Meharry MOTOR CITY CHRYSLER WINCON CONSTRUCTION Bobbie Goyeau Mike Lovric GREEN SHIELD CANADA WINDSOR FAMILY CREDIT UNION Cathy Prestyko Mike Mallot CAESAR’S WINDSOR WINDSOR POLICE ASSOCIATION Charie Virga Mike Sankoff WORK AUTHORITY Chris McLellan Tournament Sponsors Peter Pellerito Darryl Desjarlais CABOTO CLUB Brooks Donations Rachelle Cohoe Dave Baker UNIFOR LOCAL 2458 MOLSON BREWERIES Rae Power David Blais MOTOR CITY COMMUNITY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Br. 143 Rebecca Lovric David Hojelvac CREDIT UNION Rene Gorissen A Special . . . Dawn Clarkson Rhonda Bergeron Partner Sponsors Dennis Siemon Rick Gallion AMERICAN INCOME LIFE Duke Sawchuk Robin Ducharme COURTYARD BY MARRIOT, Toronto Thank You Felice Chiodo Ron Moisenko FAMILIES FIRST FUNERAL HOMES to all the Volunteers who Frank Harshaw Scott Richardson GRAPHIX PLUS gave their time to make George Shyduke Scott Walker HASKINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES Jada Mallot Shirley Eagen HYATT LASSALINE C.A. this year’s tournament Jamie Daehn Shirley McLean IMAGE PROMOTIONS such a success! Jen Jewel Stacey Baker WESTMINISTER IDA PHARMACY Joe Domarchuk Sue Gibbons John Enright Hole Sponsors Sue McKinnon Watch your Union bulletin boards John Kerr ARC ADVANCE REHABILITATION Sue Najem for more details on these events and Kaytlyn McLean CTRES ARCHON ARCHITECTS Terry McLellan others or visit our website: Ken Kwiatkowski AUTO WAREHOUSING Tom (Scoop) www.UNI444.ca Ken Rose BARON INSIGNIAS LTD. BORDER PRESS INC. COLASANTI’S TROPICAL Local 444 Slo Pitch GARDENS lost a great member COMPUTERS FOR KIDS of our league June DAKKOTA INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 23rd. John Denapoli Dr. JUSTIN CHAN, Optometrist was a long time play- EATON CHELSEA HOTEL er and brought some FINE TOUCH GRAPHICS great talent and more FRANCO’S RESTAURANT importantly a lot of JANETTE FLORIST laughs for those who HPBO played with him. On behalf of the family of UNIFOR LOCAL 195 Local 444 Slo Pitch, UNIFOR LOCAL 240 we offer our condo- UNIFOR LOCAL 414 lences to John’s wife UNIFOR LOCAL 1498 Sonia and their UNIFOR LOCAL 1941 daughters Amanda, INTEGRAM WINDSOR SEATING Ali and Alexia. Taken MC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS much too early… GO MR. SAFETY SHOES BLUe ! P.C. OUTFITTERS 18 – 444 woo-hooo!!! e’s some more her my cheap labour, How the Conservatives s! expanded the temporary friend worker pipeline Who bene ts and who gets hurt?
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Followed by a decadent dinner, musical entertainment, a live auction, raffles, and dancing! $100/person: Please contact the Unemployed Help Centre to purchase your tickets. 519. 944.4900 Proceeds from this event will benefit the UHC Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue Program and will help us continue to fight hunger in our community Package, distribute, feed, educate, and make mormoree food rresourcesesourcesesour accessible to individuals and families in need. On behalf of Unifor Local 444 and its members we would like to acknowledge and to thank Windsor-Tecumseh MP Joe Comartin, on his recent announcement of retiring. Joe Seen with long time CAW / Unifor Local 444 Activist and has always been a friend of labour and of Local 444. Joe retiree earl Dugal, are President Dino Chiodo and VP Mike has always diligently advocated and has devoted his time to Lovric in this photo giving earl a plaque for reaching a mile- his constituents. We wish all the best for him, his lovely stone in his labour history for his dedication and commit- wife Maureen, his children and grandchildren in his upcom- ment over the last 50 years. ing golden years. Thank You Joe! 23 – 444 The Letter Box NICHOLAS LAvIN is a Fifty-seven days later, Cancer Survivor. Back in 2006 Nicholas presented a cheque to he was diagnosed with Wilms Make A Wish Co-ordinator Tumor (Kidney Cancer). On Katherine Melanson for January 25th Nic turned 10 yrs $9,658.00. With this amount old and is now 7 years Cancer raised, Nic was able to make a Free. When Nic finished his little girl’s wish come true here in treatments in London, “Make A Essex County. Wish Foundation” granted him a wish to Disney World. Nicholas’ parents, Dave & Nicholas was now old enough to understand what Jennifer Lavin, would like to thank the following for it meant TO PAY IT FORWARD! and decided to par- their generous support towards Nicholas’ Campaign. ticipate in this year’s “GO BLUE! GO BALD!” TRW Windsor Modules, Unifor 444, Chrysler Campaign for Make A Wish. Transport, TRW Canada Ltd, John Logan, St. Anne’s On Jan 5th, 2014 Nicholas along with his sister High School and many Family & Friends Jylliane and the support of John Logan (TRW Co- Thank you, Chair) all dyed their hair blue with the hope to raise The Lavins $1000.00 for Make A Wish. Dave, Jennifer, Jylliane and Nichol • • • • • Acknowledgement We, the family of the late Dan Minotti who worked in the Trim Department 9350 wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to Chrysler and the members of Local 444 Unifor. You have provided us with tremendous support during the sudden passing of our son, whose death was due to heart complications, which has left our family with a tremendous void. From one union member to another, your kindness will never be forgotten. Pat Minotti, Local 444 Retiree New Owners . . . New Attitude! Your Only Fully Unionized Chrysler Dealership WALKER AT TECUMSEH 519519 -- 256256 -- 23032303 24 – 444 sonable and fair man when working with our union. Vito will be missed by all. This unexpected tragedy has put a hold on County Units the bargaining process as we give the family their time need- ed to go through the grieving process. We have opened bar- Reports gaining and will continue when the time is appropriate. The company remains committed to reaching an agreement and all gains will be retroactive to April 01, 2014. The unit con- by John Biekx, tinues to work through the busy season and also looks for County Units Representative E-mail: [email protected] additional help in both hourly and piece work classifications. Presteve Foods ElringKlinger This fishery is also working through a busier than normal Our facility has been extremely peak season. The company continues to look for experienced busy in the first half of 2014. We have cutters and hourly help to assist in this busy season. There recently ratified a new collective agree- was an application put forward to bring in 15 Temporary ment by 79.3%. This is a good agreement and we are already Foreign Workers but there has been a delay and it doesn’t seeing work returned to the facility as a result of the new look like they will be in for the peak season, or maybe at all, grow in language put in place that gives the company some due to the recent changes put forward in the guidelines that relief in the first few years and also gets our members back to allow companies to hire foreign workers. There is a definite work. There are still some issues with the rotation schedule shortage in qualified or experienced cutters, it is tough to as we look for the commitment from management to get the keep these positions filled and this is the reasoning behind the necessary training done in order to make this rotation work. Temporary Foreign Workers program. All workers brought in In-plant elections were also held and I want to thank all under this program will fall into our collective agreement who participated and put their names forward, as well as con- when they complete the probationary period. gratulate all who were elected. Michele Grubb was elected Chairperson. Duane Berry, Chris Myers and Jeff Simpson Peterson Spring were acclaimed as committeepersons. Duane Berry has This is a big year for the Peterson Corporation as we head resigned, and as a result of the cancelation of the midnight into the 100th year anniversary. The company wants to recog- shift no election will be needed at this point to replace nize the membership for their continued support on making Duane. Steve Camara was acclaimed as the Health & Safety such a milestone possible and will do so with a barbeque lun- Chairperson. cheon at all of its facilities to recognize this achievement. The The plant will be doing a partial shutdown for the first two Kingsville plant is a highly skilled and dedicated workforce weeks of July, with only a few working on each shift to fulfill that contributes to the company’s success. We have always the orders needed. pulled through the tough economic times and did whatever it took to keep Kingsville a successful part of the corporation. Rims Transport This year we are once again headed to the Bargaining table This is another unit that has been extremely busy and also and are faced with some challenges. The company and the just ratified their agreement by 96%. I want to thank both Union are working together and are committed to put an Ron Galos and Chris Parent for their hard work during the agreement in place that works for both sides providing bargaining process. Since ratification we have had some longevity and security for all. issues surrounding WSIB and we are work- ing towards a resolve and we should have Southgate Residence this cleaned up in the near future. I am also The current Collective Agreement will pleased to report that the ongoing issue in expire on October 15th of this year. We will regards to the lease to own program, and the be holding a Unit meeting at the end of sum- liens tied to the trucks has been cleaned up mer to discuss our position as we head to the and all trucks have been released. This was table to secure another agreement. There will an issue for some time and it is nice to have be some definite challenges as the committee it resolved. Moving forward, the company works on an agreement that provides gains continues to grow and look for additional and also protects the needs of our members owner operators. moving forward. In closing I want to wish everyone a safe All Temp Foods and happy summer. This is the time of year I am saddened to report the loss of Vito Kelly Tofflemire is seen with where we are able to step away from the Peralta, the President of this company. Vito new CLC President Hassan stresses of our day to day jobs and take the was dedicated to this industry and was a rea- Yussuff, at the CLC convention. vacation that we all deserve. 25 – 444 INTEGINTEGRARA MM DAKKOTA INTeGrATeD SYSTeMS By DAVE SIMONE Chairperson, Integram Seating By ARMAND GERVAIS E-mail: [email protected] Chairperson, E-mail: [email protected] s of this writing the plant population is 706 members lant population is at 175 AAwith no one on lay-off. We with no one on layoff and have 48 TPTs and 45 students and PP11 on various leaves. Just 27 members on modified duties. We were given some a quick reminder, please get your vacation/EA great news as it was announced on June 18th that requests in as early as possible. TPTs are being uti- Integram was awarded the contract for the upcoming lized to cover these requests but there are only so RU program. This contract is for both foam and many to cover all three shifts. assembly. This is an announcement that we have been Kim Bartlett and Jackie Iorio, our in-plant com- waiting to hear for a long time. The program is good mittee, took part in the Collective Bargaining course until Febuary 2022. Currently we have the prior con- last month in Port Elgin. This experience will help tract until 2016 and then the new RU which is for 6 them at the table next year. years (2022). This gives our members some security going into the future. I would like to acknowledge the Sometime after summer shutdown, group talks hard work of this membership day in and day out and with the plant manager will resume. “Chats with the continuous focus on quality our members have, as Linda” were successful, so they are being done this surely contributed in getting the RU program. again. If by chance you didn’t make it the last time, do so to express your comments or concerns. We have been working to get our recent contract printed and we are currently going over the contract to I would like to take a minute to thank our Health ensure that everything is as it should be. Depending on & Safety Team (Josh, Don and Mario). We have a the printer, we are hoping to have this done in time for safe working environment here at Dakkota and we shut down or shortly after. should never take it for granted! On behalf of the membership I want to say “thanks”. The committee and I have been addressing the out- standing grievances we have in the system. At the time The Local 444 Picnic is dated for July 27th. of this writing we have 8 outstanding grievances left to Tickets are $5 per family and you can see me for look at. We will be meeting in the near future to tickets. This event has been a success year after address these. They consist of Health and Safety, disci- year. There are a lot of family activities like ice skat- plines and policy grievances. ing, swimming, bounce castles to name a few. Mark this date on your calendar. It’s the best picnic in I would like to congratulate all of our recent town. retirees, and to acknowledge their contributions in receiving the RU program. I am pleased to say that On September 7th, Dakkota is hosting an open they were able to take advantage of the retirement house for all members and their families. More incentives that were bargained in our latest collective details will be posted at a later date. agreement. With summer shutdown fast approaching, I want I would like to encourage our members to continue to wish everyone a safe and relaxing vacation. to bring up concerns that they may have to the reps in “Cheers”! their affected areas. Only through working together raising the Community Standard of Living with open communication can we continue to strength- en our membership. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the membership and their families for patronizing the Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a safe, enjoy- facilities we serve and buying the products we build. able and well deserved shut down ( GM - weeks of Buying Unifor unionized products re-inforces our June 30 and July 7) and (Chrysler - weeks of July 28 commitment to our community. and Aug. 3). 26 – 444 By JERRY TRW LOGAN, Chairperson E-mail: o much has happened since 100,000 good paying jobs, lower [email protected] the last issue I hardly know corporate taxes, roll back workers’ SSwhere to begin. I will start rights, destroy unions. Well, I am with the best news of all. TRW- happy to announce that Tiny Tim learn more about politics or get Windsor was awarded the next gen- has resigned! With communities, active in politics, please come and eration of work the RU Model back labour, and social organizations all see me or watch the union boards in April. The facility was up against working together we sent a clear for the next UPC (Union in Politics) some fierce competition, – in my message that this type of crazy Committee meeting. With the feder- opinion our quality and delivery right wing politics is not wanted which is a direct result of your hard here in Ontario and people come al election in 2015, we need to be work is what set the facility apart before the corporate austerity agen- ready to heave Steve. and why we were successful in our da. The 444 family picnic will be on bid. The entire plant worked Voter turnout is always pretty dis- Sunday, July 27, 10 am to 4 pm. extremely hard during the audits appointing. If you voted, I want to Ticket prices for the whole family and Chrysler tours and we did AWESOME. WAY TO GO thank you; if not, please consider are only $5. A posting will be up EVERYBODY! with better voter turnout we would soon if you wish to order tickets, As of writing this, there are so no doubt have a better government. stop in and see me and I will take many unknowns I cannot tell you Ontario now has a Liberal majority your information and get the wrist- what the new plant or plants will government with no elected MPP bands for you. If you are interested look like or the location, I can tell this side of London I am a little ner- in volunteering for this amazing you the committee will push and do vous and curious to see how the event, a sign up will be posted. everything possible to take an active Liberals will treat Windsor and the Have a safe and fun summer with role in what the new facility looks rest of Ontario. If you would like to like. loved ones. The committee is suggesting a building committee be formed con- sisting of experienced rank and file workers, JHSC members, and repre- sentatives of different classifica- tions and shifts to give input and suggestions regarding plant layout, job design, and ergonomics. I have had discussions with the company on this and everybody knows the assemblers, drivers, and other work- ers on the floor have valuable ideas and knowledge to share that will help TRW and all of us be more successful and more importantly, safer. As more information comes forward your union will post a sign up and/or information sheet. Watch the union boards or speak to a rep! Ontario went to the polls on June 12,. This was the most exciting election in memory and possibly the most important as well. Tiny Tim Chairperson at TrW Jerry Logan is seen addressing the Unifor Ontario regional Hudak’s platform was to cut Council about issues affecting his workplace. 27 – 444 CGAT AWC of Windsor CHRYSLER By MARK BOUDREAU By DAVE SKIDMORE AWC Chrysler Operations Chairperson, CGAT of Windsor Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] would like to start my report with a few comments urrently 48 drivers running 33 from the Ontario Regional Council. They covered trucks at CGAT. With all the IIseveral subjects (Labour, Health Care, Politics) CCSaturdays being worked at WAP, just to name a few, but the one that grabbed my atten- we continue to be very busy. Keeping tion the most was the attack from Dr. Brian Day. He is up with production while also moving offsite yard traffic to the owner of a Vancouver for-profit clinic who is the USA is an ongoing struggle. Waiting to get into New unlawfully billing taxpayers for medical services. His Boston rail yard for up to two hours is not uncommon as objective is to try to replace Canada’s Medicare with a the continent wide rail car shortage is definitely continuing US-style system. The case is going to trial in BC to impact the entire finished vehicle logistic chain. To be Supreme Court this year. sure, our productivity is negatively impacted by these We heard from Dr. Danielle Martin who is the delays. founding chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare. She As of the day this report is being submitted, we are still said that we need to stop this Doctor and maintain our awaiting a response from the company on incentive times current Medicare system. If this doctor succeeds, all of and overtime on incentive hours issues as a follow up to a us will all be paying extra for our medical services. meeting a few weeks ago in Auburn Hills. Not sure what At Auto Warehousing Company (Chrysler Chute the response will be, but clearly the status quo isn't work- Operations) there remain 30 full time employees, one ing for either side. A realistic incentive program would cer- off on S&A. One worker retired on May 1st from the tainly fix a great many problems. It's hard to believe we are chute operations. This will give one of the Drive Away nearly 2 years into this venture and we still have these employees by seniority an opportunity to join the growing pains. Chute operation. The trickledown effect should create At Jack Cooper, all the former Allied drivers remain- an opening into the Drive Away agreement. ing on the seniority list have now been recalled and nobody Since the AWC Drive Away Shelf Agreement was from AWC or CGAT opted to return due to uncertainties implemented the company has hired an additional five with the long term operation of that company. Severance is employees bringing the total to 32 drivers. now being paid out in lump sum amounts for those entitled. Additionally there are Temporary workers who are Hopefully CGAT and AWC are good long term options for brought in on a one for one basis when someone is all those concerned. absent. Seen outside at the Casino are Unifor Local 444/Caesars Workplace Chairpersons Dave Skidmore, Mark Wellness Committee pictured from left to right: Serge Boudreau and representatives are seen at a special Garand, Beth Adams, Denise Viau, Sue Vidinovski, Steward Council meeting. Diego Mazzone and Sarah Fox. 28 - 444 TransAlta REPORT By RICK LALONDE, Chairperson, TransAlta E-mail: [email protected] Unifor Chrysler Council 2014 Members lant membership is now 20 with no one on layoff and PPjunior employee having pro- Your Unifor Legal Services bationary status. The summer col- For Chrysler members: lege student hire has only to clear HR checks and will Did you know that your legal service plan covers start soon after. Supporting the college program is an a variety of services such as Power Of Attorney, important initiative with the looming shortages of Wills, Purchase and the Sale of a Home/Property Operating Engineers. It is hoped that we can find a way and Mortgages Etc. Please don’t hesitate to con- to allow more students acquire valuable qualifying time. tact the office at . . . Generation 5 19-944-5222 Springtime curtailments are now behind us so 24/7 generation should become the norm with added oppor- tunities for additional revenue when cooling loads peak. Our annual major maintenance shutdown has been put off until fall. Provincial political climate leading up to the recent elections not only affected auto, it too had cooled any talks with regard to any contract renewals with Ontario Power Authority. Proclamations made about the power industry created uncertainty and this had stalled talks between TransAlta and the OPA. With four years of political stability ahead, expect talks to begin in earnest toward securing a renewed power agreement beyond 2016. Maintenance The maintenance department has been quite busy with mechanical room work and helping our sister plants. The mechanical rooms are showing their age, calling for a fair amount of work to keep them operat- ing. The Mississauga plant has undergone a major out- age and the Ottawa plant has had considerable rework so it can operate under new contract requirements. For each facility our maintenance group assisted with some much needed tech support. Bargaining Reps have begun to focus on fall bargaining and are meeting with members to discuss demands and setting priorities. Economic conditions are far better than they’ve been in the last two rounds of bargaining so expectations are to address the widening gaps. Have a safe and happy summer. 29 – 444 Sterling Marine Fuels UNIFOR LOCAL 444 EXECUTIVE BOARD MICHAEL MERRY, Chairperson DINO CHIODO ...... President Email: [email protected] DAVE CASSIDY ...... Financial Secretary JAMES STEWART ...... Vice President Investment shouldn’t stop at Equipment FRAN LASORDA ...... Vice President MIKE LOVRIC ...... Vice President nvestments in employees are SANDRA DOMINATO ...... Recording Secretary titatively to reduce turnover and be SANDOR KAPASI ...... Trustee just as important as invest- in more demand up into retirement. WAYNE MACLEAN Trustee, Chair, Education Com. IIments in equipment. Currently (Montizaan, 2013). This has SUSAN McKINNON Trustee/Chair, Women’s Com. at the Sterling facility, major invest- restricted the age of retirement in FRANK HARSHAW ...... Sergeant-At-Arms DOUG BOUGHNER ...... Guide ments have been made to aid in industrialized countries as well. increasing the revenues through MARK ANDERSON ...... Member-At-Large If companies would make solid SCOTT PLUIMERS ...... Member-At-Large indirect services. These services ZORAN STOJKOVSKI ...... Member-At Large include moving supplies, garbage efforts to increase worker produc- TONY GRECO ...... Chair, W.A.P. and other goods across our dock in tivity through not only commercial PAUL RENAUD ...... Chair, Skilled Trades a timely fashion while fueling ves- assets and but also in human capital DANA DUNPHY ...... Chair, Caesars Windsor there would be reduced down time DAVE SIMONE ...... Chair, Integram sels. This has become a very large JOHN BIEKX ...... County Units Representative part of our customer service and due to human error. Mechanical ARMAND GERVAIS ...... Chair, Dakkota has steadily increased our clientele. failures are easier to be recognized JERRY LOGAN ...... Chair, TRW before and after incident by educat- JENNIFER ALLARD ...... Chair, H.B.P.O The major investment of new ed employees. Unionized workers DAVID SKIDMORE ...... Chair, CGAT cranes, infrastructure, and a dock have always struggled in bargaining KEVIN LANDER ...... Chair, Heligear extension has aided in making this BILL ROSS ...... Chair, Oakley for wages. A by-product of that is MARC BOUDREAU ...... Chair, AWC possible. The other main factor is companies’ not wanting to invest in ALBERT NARI ...... Chair., Human Rights our employees’ ability to multi-task human capital as it increases an RICK LALONDE ...... Chair, TransAlta Energy and problem-solve in order to employee’s ability to earn at the MICHAEL MERRY . . . .Chair, Sterling Marine Fuels increase production. GERRY GRAHAM ...... Chair, Retirees Chapter bargaining table. It’s a situation SCOTT RICHARDSON...... Chair, Recreation This is where the investment of where unions need contract struc- time and training should be includ- ture to increase worker competen- GORD GRAY ...... Editor / Public Relations ed in not only Sterling but all com- cy, safety and eventually wages. panies’ costs and overhead when installing new equipment. Training is essential in producing better employees, which will give them the ability to use all the new tools they have been provided at a maxi- mum efficiency. This should give a better return on overall productivi- ty. Reality however is another thing and lets all face it, companies don’t want to invest large sums of time (money) into employees as it is usually seen as an added cost. That could translate into fewer bonuses for management, and better trained employees are looking to increase their income through movement as well. However, well trained Labour leaders, community activists and family members employees have been shown quan- take a moment for a photo op at the May Day celebrations. 30 – 444 Heligear Oakley Canada KEvIN LANDER By BILL ROSS Chairperson Chairperson, Oakley Sub-Assembly Email: wunion@nsaero s of this writing our plant approval of the RU Chrysler Mini- s of population is at 47 mem- Van contract but I'm sure that t h i s A bers with no one on layoff. Oakley will get the contract after A w r i t - Two TPT’s were hired on full-time they work out more of the details. AA ing, the plant basis to fill vacancies. Also, we In closing, I would like to wel- population is 60 hired another full-time employee in come the new hires to Oakley and employees with the maintenance department. we look forward to being the parts two off on various leaves. Overtime Last week we had our quarterly supplier to Chrysler Canada. is steady and we continue to strive to audit and it went well. We had a On behalf of the entire Unifor better our facility for the employees few minor non-conformance issues Local 444 Steward Body at Oakley, as well as our customers. We have that were resolved quickly and we we wish everyone a safe and happy worked through many issues in the are looking forward for the vacation which is so well deserved. plant and with the help of my com- mittee reps as well as the union mem- bers, we will continue to make things even greater. HBPO We have made great improve- ments throughout the plant including By JENNIFER ALLARD he current plant popu- ventilation, tooling, new machines Chairperson, HBPO Canada and also soon to be a new parking lot. lation is 86 members Email: [email protected] TTand I would like to Because of the hard work and thank everyone who went out to vote vans one will be display for a can drive. dedication of our members, the com- pany has decided to lower the over- for provincial elections. The hot weath- The Steward Body would like to wish time from 48 hours on the day shift to er is now here so please drink lots of everyone a safe and happy shutdown, 45 hours for the months of July and water, and we are looking at all fans to which is so well deserved after working August. This is a much needed and make sure they are functioning properly 6 days a week. deserved break for our members. with all the new adjustments on the line. If you have any concerns please come and see the union. As you all know we made the changes with sta- tions 1, 2, 5 and 8, and now 1 and 2 are every 48 hours and 5 and 8 are 36 hours. Local 444 Family Day Picnic tick- ets are for sale for 5 dollars per family. Please come see me if you are interest- ed and I will get your tickets. Upcoming events for HBPO – they are having an open house again on Local 444 officers and other workplace Chairpersons are seen attending August 23rd and there will be two mini the most recent Independent Parts Supplier (IPS) meeting held at Port elgin. 31 – 444 Women’s Affirmative Action Committee & Human Rights By SUSAN McKINNON Chairperson, Women’s Committee E-mail: [email protected] By ALBERT NARI, Chairperson Email: [email protected] “Homelessness is a Women’s Issue” “It’s an issue for single women, for teenage girls, for women with children, for First Nation women. In large Say No to Racism Canadian cities, 25 to 30% of people living on the streets and Under this slogan, FIFA World in shelters are women. It’s time to sound the alarm. When Soccer Cup 2014 in Brazil was women and girls are homeless, they are not safe.” held. Thirty-two teams represent- Homelessness is something that is never planned. It can ing 32 nations from all six continents along with their happen to anyone. Homelessness is the direct result of cir- supporters are present in Brazil. Thirty-two different cumstances frequently beyond an individual’s control. At cultures and racial background, many languages but least 200,000 Canadians experience homelessness in a year, easily understand each other, socialize, party and inter- 30,000 are homeless on a given night. act with each other as if they are one. Poverty is the major contributor of homelessness in Canada. Most people become homeless due to economic cir- Even though Canada didn’t qualify to Brazil, being cumstances, driven to shelters by unemployment or the a true multicultural country, we can see that the flags inability to afford rising living costs. There are an estimated and jerseys of these 32 countries are present on the 3.2 million Canadians living in poverty who may benefit Canadian soil, as if we are living right now in Brazil. from social assistance, housing improvements, and low-cost What an amazing festive, especially if you are a soccer housing. They are living on the cusp of homelessness, only fun lover. one or two paycheques away from living on the streets. You can be Canadian and still be proud of your Spending on food, shelter, and clothing take over 60% of ancestor country whatever that country is. their after-tax income. Finally I would like to side with FIFA and say “SAY When a person is left to scavenge for survival, basic NO TO RACISM” and that is what our UNIFOR is all health care needs are neglected and become a distant priority. about. Homeless people have high levels of health care use, are admitted to hospitals five times more than the general popu- lation, stay longer, and often obtain their health care use from emergency departments. Mental health is the top reason for emergency visits and hospitalization, accounting for 52% of all homeless hospital treatments. Faced with struggling to survive, 50% of homeless people are unable to take the prop- er medications as prescribed by doctors. “Budget and service cuts would be a big step in the wrong direction.” Write letters to your MP and MPP and demand for shelters, safe and affordable housing and support ser- vices. Take the time to volunteer at any homeless shelter or if you would like to donate at a local shelter: Welcome Centre Shelter for Women – 263 Bridge Ave., Windsor Street Help Unit 7 – 964 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor Downtown Mission – 664 Victoria Ave, Windsor Area Unifor women from different locals are seen get- ting together to talk politics during recent provincial We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer! election to stop Tim Hudak. 32 – 444 The exact date for this film has By not yet been established but we will Education WAYNE have promotional materials being Education MacLEAN posted in the workplaces once those Education details are worked out. Committee ReportReport Chairperson The latest education schedule is E-mail: available for viewing online at the [email protected] Unifor education website, on our Local 444 website, or by coming to s usual, the education movement, under the banner of the the hall to view the list of available committee has been work- United Auto Workers union, trans- opportunities. As well, the listing AAing hard to come up with formed the landscape of a nation. should be available in the various new and innovative ideas for the Directed by Victor's grandson, facility union offices. Ask your rep- membership. We are currently Sasha, and narrated by Martin resentative for details if you are working on setting up a Movie Sheen, the film is an in-depth study interested in seeing what is avail- Night in the winter months that of one family's rise from auto plant able. would see a filmmaker, Sasha organizers in the 1930s Detroit to Recently, the WCB Ontario Reuther, the grandson of Victor leaders in collective bargaining, one-day course had to be cancelled Reuther, bring his film to the area Civil Rights activism, and interna- due to low registration levels. We for viewing. Being able to watch tional labor solidarity. will attempt to offer this course the film with the person who creat- Behind the dramatic headlines again in the fall to see if there is ed it and being able to ask ques- of picket line conflict, assassination any further interest for members to tions of what he learned during the attempts, heated Senate hearings, participate. process will surely make for an and inter-union power struggles, The Canadian Labour Congress exciting event that all members of lies a stirring personal story of will be offering three workshops in the community as well as 444 determination, sacrifice, triumph, August that are a part of their members could find interesting. and tragedy. This influential and ‘Municipalities Matter’ campaign. The film is described here: “An often controversial 40-year crusade This campaign revolves around get- acclaimed documentary feature would contribute to lifting millions ting progressive minded people to exploring the extraordinary journey of workers to a middle-class living run for positions on city, county of the Reuther brothers - Walter, and compel American democracy and town councils throughout Roy, and Victor - prolific labor to live up to its promise of equali- Canada as a major stepping stone to statesman whose social justice ty.” getting Labour’s voice heard at all levels of Government. The date of the courses are Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., being offered is ‘Candidate Campaign Manager’, ‘Candidate Training’ and ‘Campaign Volunteer’. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can register by visiting canadianlabour.ca click the Member Login button and then click the Events tab. On behalf of the Local 444 Education Committee, I would like to wish everyone a safe summer as On the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning held on April 28 the children are out of school and hundreds of people are seen following this bagpiper along the Detroit river as he leads with a march to Coventry Gardens and a ceremony at many are planning trips that will the Injured Workers Monument at riverside Drive and Pillette road. take them far away. 33 - 444 By Union In Politics RAY U COMMITTEE HACHEY PC Chairperson ell one down and two to wards. You do have a say in the type go. Now that the of person you want to speak for you WWProvincial elections are and your family and your neighbor- learn from you. Get them involved as over we can start to focus on the hood. If you find a candidate that you well, make them part of the democra- Municipal Election in October and like, support them in their election tic process and they’ll see how it then the Federal in 2015. efforts. You can make a difference works first hand. We now have a majority Liberal and it’s a rewarding experience to be It may make a difference in their government again in Ontario, but involved in the candidate’s campaign. lives and their attitude toward gov- with a different leader, who has made Also, remember your children ernments. all kinds of promises to the people of Ontario in the last budget. Many that would help Ontarians now and into the future if they are implemented. Whether or not these promises ever become a reality we will see. For now we will give them the benefit of the doubt. Congratulations to Percy Hatfield, Taras Natyshak and Lisa Gretsky on their victories in their individual rid- ings and to the many volunteers who helped them in their efforts to achieve their goal. Your contributions are extremely valuable. The people of Ontario have spo- ken and the Hudaks in this province had better listen. We will not be President Dino Chiodo addresses the audience at the special OFL- Stop threatened, or intimidated, or be Hudak Campaign along with Jerry Logan and partner Melissa Haskett. fooled by false slogans and unrealis- tic numbers about job creations. I believe this is the first step in telling the government that we are truly watching you and that you work for us, the people. And we are not to be taken lightly. We have a right to hold our government to a higher standard, one that serves the people not just the corporations. They must remember there are more people than corpora- tions. With the provincial election behind us we will see the municipal candidates start to surface. Again please get involved in who will be representing you in your individual 34 – 444 Caesars Windsor Green Committee, to ensure conservation and environ- Environment Committee mental initiatives with a labour per- spective. With his determination, the herb garden is up and running. By RICHARD LABONTE It is located just outside of Nero’s Environment Committee Chairperson near the corner of Riverside Drive [email protected] and Glengary Avenue. This garden is the source of the spices and herbs used in the restaurant. They are Children Water’s Festival photo station was set up. Each fam- testing out some composting ily received a music video with pic- machines. By September, a deci- I would like to thank the follow- tures from the celebration. Hats off sion will be made where the ing delegates for their outstanding to Richard St. Denis and Albert machines will be located. Caesars jobs in this year’s event. Nari for their role in the event, Windsor is reporting that Terra- • John Bacon which was very well done. I like to cycling (cigarette butts recycling • Mark Bartlett mention that Doug Boughner (was containers) are working very well. • Brad John filling for Tony Greco) addressed They collect well over 30 lbs a • Allison Kozolanka the audience on behalf of our union week and they get a dollar for every • Kevin LaBonte leadership and was exceptional. He pound and then they donate that • Paula Little covered all the bases of our union money to charity. • Greg Lecours organization on environmental • Albert Nari On August 16th, Caesars activism from the local level to the • Tim Padgen Windsor will host its second “Code national level. Also, I’d like to Green Expo”. They have partnered Over thousands of kids were acknowledge John Kerr and John taught about the water and how with the Farmer’s Market for this Deluca for capturing the event year’s event. The tentative times sacred it really is. I’d like to thank through photography and video. Mike Lovric and Gord Gray for are 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. their visit and words of encourage- Caesars Windsor Green Good and Welfare ment. I believe without our Local’s Committee On the behalf of the support, the event would not have At Caesars Windsor, Mike Environment Committee, we’d like been as successful. Their help was Denunzio (one of our committee definitely appreciated. delegates) is an elected union repre- to wish everyone a safe and happy Joint Workplace Environment sentative volunteer who sit on summer!! Committee’ Art Show On June 1, the JWEC at the Windsor Assembly plant hosted their fifth annual kids’ artwork cel- ebration. Nearly 100 members and their children attended this event where they learned their best option for energy is conservation. Richard St. Denis has organized this pro- gram for the past five years and more than 350 people have partici- pated. ENWIN was a key sponsor providing an interactive energy demonstration that involved many children in attendance. Every child received a gift bag and a special recognition for their artwork sub- Seen giving a demonstration to children at the recent Children Water Fest in mission. Local 444 provided each which thousands attended are VP Mike Lovric, environment Committee members child with a free t-shirt. A family rick LaBonte, Greg Lacours and Kevin LaBonte. 35 - 444 Employee Family By BRUCE MALCOLM E.F.A.P. Substance Abuse Representative Assistance Program [email protected] 519-258-3481 hope everyone is gearing up for and help. We offer advice, share our health professional. an incredible summer, taking own experiences, and try to find • Those contemplating suicide often IIadvantage of the numerous solutions. We would be better to be don’t believe they can be helped, activities that are available to us in quiet and listen. People who feel sui- so you may have to be proactive at Essex County. However, moving for- cidal don’t want answers/solutions; offering assistance. Saying “Call ward can sometimes be very difficult they want a safe place to express me if you need anything.” It is too for those who may be dealing with their thoughts and fears, to be them- vague; don’t wait for a call or a issues that may seem to be over- selves. return call. Drop by, call again, whelming at times. I can assure you We must control the urge to give invite the person out. that these can be overcome when you advice or make a comment. We need • Continue your support over the take the proper steps. With this in to listen not just to the facts but to long haul, even after the immedi- mind, I decided to reprint my article the feelings that lie behind them, try ate suicidal crisis has passed. Your from last month due to the amount of to understand things from their per- support is vital, stay in touch with suicides that have happened lately. spective not your own. Talking to the person, periodically check in A short while ago, I attended an someone about their suicidal or drop by this can help to ensure E.F.A.P. Focus group meeting, which thoughts and feelings can be difficult they remain on track. had a guest speaker (Carol Mueller) for anyone, but if you are unsure If a suicide attempt seems from Alive! Canada. Carol presented whether someone is contemplating imminent call the Community a lot of information to the group on suicide or not, the best way is to ask. Crisis Centre 519-973-4435, Call Suicide and I would like to share If you spot warning signs in 911, or take the person to an emer- some of the information that was someone you care about, you may gency room, but do not, under any circumstances, leave a suicidal per- presented wonder if it’s a good idea to say any- son alone. Suicide is rarely a spur of the thing. What if I’m wrong? What if moment decision and there are usual- the person gets angry? In these situa- Alive! Canada is a partner in the ly clues and warning signs. The tions it’s natural to feel uncomfort- Community Crisis Centre of Windsor-Essex County. For more strongest and most disturbing are able or afraid, but anyone who talks information please call Alive! verbal – I can’t go on, nothing mat- about it or shows signs needs imme- Canada at 519-973-4423 or the web diate help. ters anymore, I’m thinking of ending site http://alivecanada.com or Email: it all. Such remarks should be taken Remember you can’t make a per- [email protected]. The primary seriously. Other common warning son suicidal by talking about it or prevention of suicide is through edu- signs may include: becoming showing that you care. Just by giving cation: teaching one another and the depressed or withdrawn, behaving a person the opportunity to express public about suicide. recklessly, getting affairs in order their feelings can provide relief from To learn more about the Focus and giving away valued possessions, loneliness and pent up negative feel- Group contact Sharon Sleiman at abusing drugs or alcohol, and suffer- ings, and may prevent a suicide 519-984-7532 or email at ing a major loss or life change. These attempt. [email protected] are all examples, all of which can be We also have support meetings signs that somebody is contemplat- Helping a Suicidal Person: • Get professional help. Do every- every Friday at 1:00 pm at the Local ing suicide. In most cases these situa- Hall, 1855 Turner Road for Unifor thing in your power to get the per- tions do not lead to suicide but gen- members and families. If anyone is son the help he or she may need. erally the more signs a person dis- interested in attending these meet- plays, the higher the risk of suicide. Call the Crisis Line 519-973-4435 ings or looking for more information If someone is feeling depressed or for advice and referrals. about participating please contact or suicidal, our first response is to try Encourage the person to see a email me. 36 – 444 Obituaries Retiring Members We are sorry to report the passing of the following members since The following members retired from the workplaces. The Executive & Membership of the last issue. 444 wish these members the very best in their new life. The Executive and Membership of This list of Retirees includes inactive members (S&A and EDB) CAW Local 444 extend their heartfelt condolences to the Feb. 01, 2014 Mailloux, Lori...... Chrysler bereaved families. Anselmo, Fatima ...... Chrysler Meloche, Ray...... Chrysler Filippo Di laudo ...... Retired Bussey, Daniel...... Chrylser Mifsud, Dennis...... Chrysler Justin Gjinnaj ...... Chrysler Chartier, Bryan ...... Chrysler Moes, Valerie...... Chrysler Adrien D. Jos. Theriault . Retired Chase, Bruce...... Chrysler Moldovan, Mihai ...... Chrysler Culos, Jim...... Chrysler Mulder, Everet...... Chrysler Giacomo Girardi...... Retired Doe, George ...... Chrysler Reaume, Richard...... Chrysler Paul C. Joseph ...... Retired Gibson, Robert ...... Chrysler Russelo, Don...... Chrysler Arthur J. Anger...... Retired Goodison, David...... Chrysler Stein, Jamie ...... Chrysler Glynis Lair ...... Chrysler Johnson, Kenneth ...... Chrysler Thompson, Robert ...... Chrysler Nelson Murdock ...... Retired Taylor, Gerald...... Chrysler Jean Guy Therrien . . . . . Retired Tellier, Richard...... Chrysler May 01, 2014 James Ferris ...... Retired Watson, Larry...... Chrysler Branton, Cliff ...... Chrysler Milan Pavlica ...... Retired Byrd, Michael...... Chrysler March 01, 2014 Steve Bene ...... Retired Carr, Mike...... Chrysler Baldock, Frank ...... Chrysler Michael Savoie ...... Retired Chamney, Daniel ...... AWC Belanger, Donald...... Chrysler John N. Jensen ...... Retired Burkoski, Chris...... Chrysler Eskritt, Jonathan...... Chrysler Ivan Domin...... Retired Crispin, Lucille ...... Casino Falzon, John ...... Chrysler Gunter Froese ...... Retired Di domenico, Guido ....Chrysler Jahn, Daniel...... Chrysler Norman Hughson ...... Retired Ferrigan, Joseph ...... Chrysler Kao, Wayne ...... Integram Ngoc Nguyen ...... Integram Hazelton, Jacqueline....Chrysler Macrow, Kathryn...... Chrysler Hasan Yeldirim...... Retired Jones, Douglas...... Chrysler Merritt, Ted...... Chrysler Edward Debly...... Retired June, John...... Chrysler Michailoff, Christopher ..Chrysler Texas Clayton ...... Retired Keys, Wayne...... Chrysler Middleton, William A...... AWC Agnes Harder ...... Etna Foods Lescinsky, Ronald ...... Chrysler Reeb, Charles ...... Chrysler Danny Minotti ...... Chrysler Lipari, Vito ...... Chrysler Shulman, Roman ...... Chrysler Marvin Cecile ...... Retired Lucier, Timothy...... Chrysler Sirard, Florise G...... Casino Steve Mojso ...... Retired Watson, Larry...... Chrysler Wallis, Pierrette A...... Casino Gordon Guillemain. . . . . Retired April 01, 2014 Rocco Zingaro ...... Retired Artale, Francesco...... Chrysler June 01, 2014 Terry Fick ...... Retired Benn, Terrence ...... Chrysler Bondy, Christopher...... Chrysler Norman Knight...... Retired Bezaire, Joe ...... Chrysler Branton, Cliff ...... Chrysler Panfilo Marchelletta . . . . Retired Burningham, Mark ...... Chrysler Burgess, Martin...... Chrysler Randy Doughty...... Retired Catton, Christopher .....Chrysler Carr, Lynn...... Chrysler Zeno Soros ...... Retired Charron, Denis ...... Chrysler Conflitti, Tony...... Chrysler Vladislavs Bernans . . . . . Retired Falsetta, Sergio...... Chrysler Diamante, Franco ...... Chrysler William Bradt ...... Retired Fejerdi, Anton ...... Chrysler Drouillard, Raymond...Chrysler Raymond Finley ...... Retired Gebreab, Tsigereda ...... Chrysler Gagnon, Kevin ...... Chrysler Ross Chadwick ...... Retired Horvat, Michael...... Integram Leal, Paul...... Chrysler Lloyd G. Gelinas ...... Retired Kojovic, Vlado ...... Chrysler Macfarlane, James ...... Chrysler Denapoli, John...... Chrysler Kuron, Monika...... Integram Purdy, Joy...... Chrysler Leblanc, Peggy...... Chrysler Simpson, Stuart...... Chrysler Mahavongthapanya, K...Integram Stradinger, Peter...... Chrysler 37 – 444 CPP and OAS as we need seven By provinces to agree on this. His GERRY answer at that time was, this is a fed- Retirees’ GRAHAM eral issue not his but Ontario has no Chairperson, Retirees’ problem with it. Then out of the blue Chapter Chapter at our last meeting before he sat down at the head of the table he announced if they can’t get a Fair ur spring luncheon was a Senior Citizens of Ontario and Chair Canadian CPP plan Ontario would go great day, good food a little of UNIFOR Chapter 444, we meet it alone. OOdrink and meeting up with quarterly at Queens Park with the We now have a United Nations old friends is always the best part. Minister of Seniors and LTC. For the flag for the international day of Great presentations by our Local 444 past 4 years we have asked for an Seniors October 1st at City Hall. Get President Dino Chiodo and our Ombudsman for seniors and LTC, the ready for that as this involves National President Jerry Dias. By the court of last resort and he agreed. We increasing the moving forward on the time they were done we knew exactly asked for the choice for seniors to age OAS. who not to vote for “Hudak” who in their own homes with proper level I would like to welcome back was on his power trip and offered tax of care and they agreed and laid Rick Reaume and Gary Parent and cuts and attacking the working class down the ground work with $15 mil- without a doubt you were missed. in all directions. He wanted deep cuts lion. Thanks to our Executive Board for in essential service and a million We asked for more doctor home picking up the slack. You really came jobs. Give me a break. The care visits and nurses and he agreed. through. To all retirees who did just Conservatives were defeated and Then out of the blue and I didn’t even one good deed this year to help a Hudak resigns, happy days are here ask for this Minister Mario Sergio Union member or a senior, on behalf again and I’m sure Harper is taking announced we need more training for of your Executive Board a big thank note; he is the next to go! our PCWs and gradually bring their you and let’s get as many members Teresa Piruzza is another story. wages to $16 an hour as they are out as possible for the Labour Day She was doing a fantastic job and a finding the turn over too great. Parade. Till we meet again have safe good contact in Windsor to Queens You asked for a simple driving and enjoyable summer. Park and Kathleen Wynne. Losing test when you turn 80, he agreed and Activity Committee: The retirees that connection means, if you want to is now being done. We asked for have been gambling their way around get a hold of a Liberal, then go to provincial funding for seniors clubs this year. They have gone to Point London. Most of you remember that are struggling to stay afloat and Edward: OLG Western Fair; when we took over the Liberal office they agreed with grants from $500 to Brantford; Soaring Eagle and Fire in Windsor and Dwight Duncan came $10,000. Keepers. No wonder they want their out and said he would champion our At the meet and greet after the pensions raised. There are some win- cause on increasing CPP and OAS ners and losers and everyone has fun and he did fight for us. meetings I approached the Minister again and asked his thoughts on the and an enjoyable day. Regardless As first Vice President of United they do have 50/50 draws on the bus going and returning and have collect- ed enough money for DVD Machines for local schools to be purchased this Seen are fall. Good work guys and thanks. some of the volunteers Upcoming Events: from the recent The retirees’ annual Christmas successful tickets sales will be on sale at the retirees Local Union hall on November 24th Wellness and 25th at the Local for $10 (no Day . . . cont’d on next page refund) and the date for this event will be at the Caboto Club on December 11th at 6:30 pm. 38 – 444 AllAll Local Local 444 444 Members Members from Chrysler Canada, Caesars Chrysler Canada, Caesars Windsor, Windsor, TransAlta Energy TransAlta Energy, Integram, TRW, Integram Seating, TRW, HBPO, Oakley, Dakkota, HBPO, Oakley, Dakkota, Heligear Canada, Sterling Fuels, Allied Automotive Systems, PresteveAuto Warehousing and All-Temp Foods, Co., NorthstarElringKlinger Aerospace, Canada, VOLLMER PetersonSterling Spring, Fuels, Southgate Residence, Rims Transport, RECREATION COMPLEX Metro Catering, Presteve 2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle andAuto All-TempWarehousing Foods Co., ChryslerWorkers Group Auto and Transport, Retireestheir and Families their Families The cost is $5.00 PER FAMILY ADVANCEADVANCEA D VA N C E WRISTWRISTW R I S T BANDBANDB A N D SSALESSALESA L E S (Family means members A D VA N C E W R I S T B A N D S A L E S living in the same household). Time, Dates and Location of Wrist Band Sales are as follows: Proof of additional family Location / & * . ,$. +" members may be required. WINDSOR ASSEMBLY – Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 (Example: members covered # $Mid d !le Ca f+e t)# eria 1 % (%2:01 am - 11:00 pm under your Green Shield card /CAESARS WINDSOR – W ed n &es d* . ,$. +" ay, July 6th, 2011 are no charge.) + !! !Staff Ca f+e te)# % % % (% (% (%ria 12:01 am - 8:00 am 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm-12 pm Members requesting additional wrist bands can % (% LOCAL 444 HALL – W e &dn e* . ,$. +" sday, July 6th, 2011 8 am - 4 purchase them for $3.00 ea. You must purchase a wrist band to be eligible to participate in all the '&+ + .',) &#+ " #)(Contact your Unit Chairperson )*'& !') for activities and free '&+ + .',) &#+ " #)( )*'& !') giveaways. - & Advanced - & $ $ Sales ** Each family ticket purchase !)'% ,&from!)'% ,& June +' ,$. +' ,$. 27/11 to July 6/11 will entitle you to our membership draw. CEP SCEP UNION LABEL 962-M GRAPHICAL FINALFINAL SALES ––– Thursday Thursday && Friday,Friday, July 24th-25th,28th-29th, 20142011 LocalLocal 444 444 Hall, Hall, 1855 1855 TurnerTurner Rd.rd. – from from 8:00 8:00 am am to to 4:00 4:00 pm pm NONO WRIST WRIST BANDS BANDS SOLD SOLD THE DAYDAY OF OF THE THE PICNIC PICNIC 39 – 444 PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41456533 RETURN UNDELIvERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES Community TO: CIRCULATION DEPT. CAW LOCAL 444, 1855 TURNER ROAD WINDSOR, ON N8W 3K2 RECYCLED Services PAPER Sue Najem [email protected] n April 12th, the Community Services Committee held our Bikes for Kids collec- OOtion at Devonshire Mall. Over 100 bikes were collected from this drive. Over the past two Change of Address months the bikes have been refurbished and on June We have been getting mail returned to the union hall and if you have changed your address please contact your employer 20th, I am happy to report 100 bikes were donated to and the union hall immediately of your new contact information. kids at Frank W. Begley Public Grade School. This will help alleviate any delays of your payments, benefits, and general information that is required to be sent out on Thank you to all the Committee members and volun- behalf of your employer and your Union. (519-258-6400) teers who helped in this process and a special thank you to Glen and Ruth McFarlane who have been a driving force behind this campaign the last few years Unifor Local 444 Tuck Shop Apparel Please be advised that new men’s and women’s Unifor or so. Thank you to the community at large for their Local 444 summer apparel is arriving daily at the union generous donation of bikes. hall. We accept cash ONLY and hours of operation are 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM on Fridays ONLY Along with the bikes we were also able to drop off 100 new helmets that were generously donated by Like us on Facebook Riverside, Roseville-FontainBleu and South Windsor LOCAL444UNIFOR Optimist Clubs. Thank you to Marlene Phillips for Follow us on Twitter organizing the helmet donations. LOCAL444UNIFOR I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer season. visit our new Website: www.uni444.ca Thanks to the hard work of the Community Service Committee and a special thank you to “Bicycle Doctors” ruth and Glen McFarlane. Children will now have an enjoyable summer cycling. Truly, this is a community partnership making a community difference. A Job Well Done! 40 – 444