Author Archives: Eric Johnston

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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Day of Mourning

Posted on 29th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

On Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., the Huron District Labour Council held a Day of Mourning event at the Workers Monument, Gloucester Terrace, Goderich, across from the Historic Gaol. Co-ordinator, Jim Vance of UNIFOR introduced guest speakers from … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Leger Caza

Posted on 29th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Leger Caza passed away April 15, 2019 in his 96th year. Leger was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Maintenance Dept. as a Janitor Sweeper on May, 11, 1970, and at that time became … Continue reading →

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Retirees Tour a Sugar Bush

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Local 1863 Retirees Club toured the Ron Westlake’s sugar bush on March 21, 2019. Ron gave us a great tour and maple syrup samples, plus treats and coffee sweetened with maple sugar.

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Obituary – Brother Keith Good

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Keith Good passed away March 18, 2019 in his 81st year. Keith was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada in the Warehouse/Shipping Dept. as a stock Controller on November 13, 1972, and at that time … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Paul Dennis Hogan

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Paul Dennis Hogan passed away February 27, 2019 in his 64th year. Paul started with Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada in the Finished Products Dept. as a Fitter on September 18, 1973, and at that time … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Jeff Bissett

Posted on 30th November 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Jeff Bissett passed away November 21, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Jeff was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada, May 20, 1986 in the Welding Dept. at that time becoming a member of … Continue reading →

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Obituary – William Robert Rodger

Posted on 27th September 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother William Robert Rodger passed away September 16, 2018, in his 86th year. William was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada, December 7, 1970 in the Finished Products Dept. and at that time became a member … Continue reading →

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*** ATTENTION *** Local Meeting Date Change

Posted on 18th September 2018 by Eric Johnston

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the next 1975 local lodge meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018. The general meeting will commence at 7:30pm.

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