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CAW Local 200 Retired Workers Chapter received its charter on December 28, 1966 and
represents almost 3000 retirees.
Our chapter is a very active group of activists dedicated to representing the interests of all retired workers, as the issues facing one retired worker are the issues facing all retired workers, unionized or not.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 10 am at the CAW Local 200/444 Union Hall, 1855 Turner Rd.
Our Executive
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Chair – Herb John:
Herb worked at Ford from Jan 29th 1973 till May 1st 2003. After 10 years on the floor he was elected for the next 20 years to various positions including #3 and #2 Shift Committeeperson, Plant Chairperson, Trustee on the Local Executive Board and member of the Local and Master bargaining Committees. Herb was involved with Environmental organizations such as Local 200 Environment Committee, the Citizens Environment Alliance, the C.A.W. Windsor Regional Environment Council, Windsor/Essex County Earth Day Committee and Earth Day Canada. Herb’s political activities started at age 14 as a member of the Windsor N.D.P. Youth Group that met downtown at the old Local 195 Hall. Since retiring he has been elected Vice-chairperson and currently Chairperson of the C.A.W. Local 200 Retired Workers Chapter. He was also recently elected Vice-Chairperson of the Essex Kent/Windsor C.A.W. Area Retired Workers Council. In September 2010 at the Retired Workers annual National Conference Herb was elected to the C.A.W. National Retired Workers Advisory Executive Board. This spirit of activism was developed as a teen in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s when the Peace and Environmental movements were making huge changes in the development of our social values. Herb believes that these ARE STILL THE MAIN FOCUS FOR CHANGE. Herb has 3 daughters, 1 son and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family and working in the yard and garden. Herb, his partner Yolanda and their son Theo live on Walpole Island First Nation. |
| Vice-Chair – Jack Gibbons Contact Info: (519) 734-8605 |
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Recording Secretary – Rob McLean: Since retiring Rob has been involved a number of organizations that provide support to youth, their families & seniors. Currently, he is the President of CAW Local 200 Computers for Kids, a board member for the Youth and Family Resources Network, Recording Secretary for the CAW Local 200 Retired Workers Chapter and the Financial Secretary for the Windsor Essex/Chatham Kent Area CAW Retired Workers Council. Rob’s spare time is filled with family & friends, and his hobbies (gardening, cooking & family history). |
| Financial Secretary - Mike Lepine Contact Info: email: darlene.lepine@sympatico.ca H: (519) 945-3199 |
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Sargent at Arms – Elszie Banks Sr. has coached in the Ford Hockey League (FHL) for over 32 seasons, and has coached & played baseball from the age of 18 to the present day. Elszie is a tireless worker in our chapter, not only doing his own job, but helping out in so many other ways. His popularity with the membership is second to none. Whether it’s picket line duty, at demonstrations or in parades, Elszie is always present. Contact Info: (519) 726-5570 Elszie Banks – Charlie Brooks
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| Guide – Ernie Spickett: Ernire retired from Ford Motor Company on December 1, 2008 after almost 32 years of service. During that time he served as an elected representative for 10 years and as Alternate Health and Safety Rep. in the Annex. Contact Info: email: espickett@cawlocal200retirees.ca H: (519) 727-6818 |
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Chairpersons Web Report
Welcome to the new C.A.W. Local 200 Retired Workers Website. Our Executive Board and Membership have discussed and supported the direction to develop and maintain a new website to keep ourselves informed and active in the effort to make the world a better place. All time spent on this project is voluntary. If you have suggestions or questions we will be happy to hear them. Please come out and enjoy the retirees meetings on the second Thursday of every month ai 10:00 a.m. at the Union Hall.
CAW Local 200 Retired Workers Chapter Chair, Herb John
Webmasters Report
Over the past several months, Brother Herb John & myself have been developing an idea that we discussed while at the OFUR Convention in April. We wanted to improve the chapter’s ability to communicate affectively with our retired workers. We also wanted to have a web presence that was relatively easy to build & maintain, while at the same time was easy for all users to find the info they needed. This site is the culmination of those efforts.
In peace & solidarity, Rob McLean