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AXE Throwing hosted by the YWC.
AXE Throwing presented by the Youth Members Committee.
Unifor Local 88 “On the Line” PODCAST with Mike Van Boekel
With all the stuff going on around us in regards to bill 148 repeal, Oshawa closure and USMCA. The communications committee thought it would be a good idea to sit down with plant chair Mike Van Boekel in a podcast type interview to discuss these things, CAMI plus much more! We will be adding a transcribed version later today (at the bottom of this) for people that wish to read it. We are looking at continuing this, hosting all kinds of different local 88 members and elected reps. Please feel free to email any feedback to unifor88.ca@gmail.com We hope you enjoy it. As of right now you can download it off our site and the google play store (or the google podcast app) We are waiting for iTunes to approve and will add the link when it is. In solidarity, Local 88 Communications. Podcast PDF Ver...
United Way Prize Lottery List
The second phase of our United Way campaign is under way. Show your #LocalLove by purchasing tickets through the united way campaigners in plant. Thank you to all for your continued support! For more info see flyers below….
Environmental GOLD Award for GM-CAMI.
DETROIT — General Motors’ CAMI Assembly Plant in Canada has received the Wildlife Habitat Council’s highest recognition for overall excellence in corporate conservation, the Gold Program Award. General Motors continues to lead the industry with the most WHC Conservation Certification sites — 75 — and is at nearly 85 percent of its goal to achieve certification at all its manufacturing sites by 2020. “Our environmental team, along with our Unifor Local 88 partners, have been at the forefront of protecting and preserving the environment and community in which we live and work,” said Gary Duff, plant manager, General Motors CAMI Assembly. “Our local activities and efforts, no matter how big or small, help protect the planet and move General Motors closer to our vision of a world...
Christmas lunch
The retiree Christmas lunch will be held on November 14, 2018. All retirees and spouses are invited to attend. You must submit either a cheque or cash in the amount of $25 per person, by October 31, to guarantee your meal. When you arrive for the meeting/lunch, your payment shall be returned to you.. If you order a plate but do not show, this will be kept and used to help cover the cost. You may pay at the October 10 meeting if you like. As usual, all meetings will start at 10 am sharp. I look forward to seeing you all there. In solidarity
Team Leader Selection
TEAM LEADER TESTING In 2017 bargaining, we agreed to implement standardized Team Leader Testing as per BIQ 4 standards. All GM plants in North America must meet BIQ 4 requirements to remain eligible for future product, standardized Team Leader Testing is part of this. The testing is not hard. There is a written test consisting of short answers that are mostly acronym descriptions and 4 fairly easy math questions, and you can use a calculator. At every team board there is a binder that explains all the acronyms and a copy of that same binder will be in the testing room for anyone to refer to. After the written test there is a short interview with your group leader and a short interview with your assistant manager – this all follows the GMS guidelines. Testing occurs on company time, ...
Paystub Problems – Pay is OK
Payroll department notified us that due to technical difficulties, our Paystub will be delayed. Possibly as late as tomorrow. They indicated that the pay was deposited to our accounts on time.
General Membership Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the May General Membership Meeting (GMM) is this Sunday May 7, 2018 at 10:30 am. If you have ever wondered what happens at a GMM and how you can get involved this is a great place to start. All Standing committees are looking for members… Are you interested in Politics, the Environment, Technology or ever thought you’d like to practice your photography hobby more? Are you interested in Human Rights or Women’s issues? Are you interested in Recreation and social events or helping the Community? There’s a Standing committee for you! A reminder to newly elected members…swearing in for your position will happen this Sunday as well a photography booth will be set up so we can get your picture for the website contact info page. Hope to see everyo...
Local 88 Triennial Runoff Election Results 2018
Here are the Runoff election results 18 RUN-OFF results
Communications from GM-CAMI Assembly
GM-CAMI Assembly has contacted us and asked if we could share some info with our members in order to reach a wider audience.
