Quick reminder that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
April 26, 2018
The Ontario Federation of Labour joins with our affiliates, the working people of Ontario, and all Canadians in expressing our deepest condolences to the families of those that perished in the Toronto van attack of April 23, 2018. Our hearts go out to the survivors, colleagues, friends, and families and all those who are affected. Continue reading
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 killed on the job. Workplace violence and harassment have also led to worker deaths, as well as significant mental and physical injuries. Yet they are often less frequently talked about. Continue reading
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 attended a website workshop held by Frank Saptel of the Canadian office at IAM District Lodge 78 on Friday, April 27, 2018.
The group learned how to use WordPress and explored new ways of adding content to Local Lodge web pages to keep YOU the members current with local lodge information. If you wish to contribute content please forward any information to:
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 retired IAM&AW LL 1863 union brother.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 becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Donald retired in June 2009.
Donald’s funeral was held at the Needham Funeral Service, 520 Dundas St., London, Ontario, Canada on March 07, 2018.
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 IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Dave retired on August 01, 2001.
Dave’s funeral is on February 19, 2018. Interment at Brussels Cemetery in the spring.
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 LL 1863 (now LL 1975).
A Celebration of Life will take place on December 28, 2017, at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home. Interment Colborne Cemetery.
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