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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
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.
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.
Contact Info: hjohn@cawlocal200retirees.ca – (519) 627-0555
Vice-Chair – Jack Gibbons
Contact Info: (519) 734-8605
Recording Secretary – Gerry Frain: Gerry left school at 15 years of age to join the Electrical Trades Union (E.T.U.), and by the age of 17 was collecting dues and acting as Steward, looking after the concerns of 20 Electricians. At the age of 28, Gerry came to Canada and found himself lucky enough to join the U.A.W.Gerry considers himself a socialist & union activist, and is proud to be a member of CAW Local 200 for more than 43 years.His other prime interest is rugby. He has been a member of the Windsor Rugby Club, serving as a player, coach & spectator for the past 43 years.
Contact Info: (519) 967-8229
Financial Secretary – Dan Robson
Contact Info: (519) 969-7219
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
Guide – Rob McLean retired July of 2007 after 31 years of active service, with the last 3 as the Local 200 Joint Workplace Environment Committee Coordinator. Rob has also been involved withCAW Local 200 Computers for Kids since its inception & was recently elected President, our locals environment committee, and the
CAW Windsor Regional Environment Council. His interests include gardening, family history, cooking, & spending time with family and friends.
Contact Info: rmclean@cawlocal200retirees.ca (519) 738-2912
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