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COVID 19 News and Information

Posted on 8th June 2020 by Eric Johnston
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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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OFL statement on the Toronto van attack

Posted on 27th April 2018 by Eric Johnston

April 26, 2018   The Ontario Federation of Labour maintains office hours Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Ontario Federation of Labour joins with our affiliates, the working … Continue reading →

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Retirees Club Outing

Posted on 19th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

Local 1863 Retirees Club organized an outing for its members. This was a visit to Westlake Maple Products, Bayfield, Ontario, and a tour of the sugar bush and maple syrup evaporator owned and operated by Ron Westlake, who is a … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Don R. Watson

Posted on 10th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother Donald R. Watson passed away March 02, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Fabrication Sheet Metal Department on Jan. 29, 1973, at that time … Continue reading →

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Local Lodge 1975 (Formerly LL 1863) Retirees Road Trip

Posted on 4th March 2018 by Craig Mansell
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Obituary – David Clifford Marks

Posted on 4th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother David Clifford Marks passed away February 14, 2018, in his 78th year. Dave was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Machinist Fabricator on April 08, 1974, at that time becoming a member of … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Benno Rudolph Dubler

Posted on 27th February 2018 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother Benno Rudolph Joseph Dubler passed away Dec. 25, 2917 Benno was born Nov. 07, 1923. Benno was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada as a Machinist  March 28, 1960. Benno retired Nov. 1988. He was a … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother George Sillib

Posted on 4th December 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother George Elwin Sillib passed away November 30, 2017 in his 90th year. George was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Maintenance Department, December 2, 1968, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Don Edwin Cartwright

Posted on 20th November 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother Don Edwin Cartwright passed away November 15, 2017 at the age of 84. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Finished Products Department as a fitter, May 1, 1962, at that time … Continue reading →

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