Category Archives: Communications

Obituary – William “Bill” Martin

Posted on 4th January 2022 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother William “Bill” Martin passed away December 10, 2021.           Bill was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Stock Controller at the main plant on March 22, 1971, and at … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Kenneth John Murch

Posted on 24th August 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Kenneth John Murch passed away August 21, 2018, in his 72nd year. Ken was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, May 04, 1970, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now … Continue reading →

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Retirees Club Visit to Cowbell Brewery and Model A Ford Collection

Posted on 22nd May 2018 by Eric Johnston

On May 1st, 2018, a party of members and spouses of Local 1863 Retirees Club visited the newly opened craft brewery, Cowbell Brewing Company, in the village of Blyth, ON. Following an extensive tour of the brewery and lunch, the … Continue reading →

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Canada’s unions call for better protections against workplace violence and harassment

Posted on 27th April 2018 by Eric Johnston

This National Day of Mourning, Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to do more to address workplace violence and harassment. Every April 28, Canada’s unions join workers and their families to mourn those who have been injured or … Continue reading →

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Local 1975 Engaging in social media

Posted on 27th April 2018 by Eric Johnston

Brothers and Sisters, I attended website training to increase OUR members’ engagement with social media and the Union. Brothers Terry Rennette from (LL 2922 in North Bay), Rick Moriarty (LL 103, Cambridge), Bobby Manevaski (LL 2113 in Markham), and I … Continue reading →

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