Monthly Archives: July 2019

Retirees Event

Posted on 23rd July 2019 by Eric Johnston

It has been ten years since the closure of the Volvo Motor Graders plant in 2009. The news sent a shock wave through the community when it was announced that the town’s largest employer would be closing its doors for … Continue reading →

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Obituary – John Voskamp

Posted on 15th July 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother John Voskamp passed away July 09, 2019, in his 64th year. John was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada as a Stock Controller on September 02, 1972, and at that time became a member of IAMAW … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Dwain Poirier

Posted on 2nd July 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Dwain Poirier passed away suddenly on June 15, 2019, at the age of 42 years. Dwain was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Painting Dept. on August 18, 2004, and at that time … Continue reading →

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