CAW Local 127 Welcomes Dana Canada
Please be advised that after a 3 year organizing drive at Dana Canada (Chatham Plant) we have been sucessful in our attempts.  Thanks to all who have helped in this endeavour.  August 25, 2010

Please welcome our 52 new members to our Local!
In Solidarity
Aaron Neaves
President CAW Local 127

CAW Local 127 Supports Bill 22,
Rebirth of Grand Parents Rights here in Chatham-Kent!

Former Bill 33 (Grand Parents Rights) will be in second reading as Bill 22, September 23, 2010. Petitions to support this Bill are available at the CAW Local 127 Hall or Mighty Jim's Variety Store, 235 Grand Ave East in Chatham.  For more information please contact
CAW Local 127 (519) 354-3450.

CANGRAM International Inc. here.
Grandparents back Bill 22, Chatham Daily News here.
Bill 22, Children's Law Reform Amendment Act, 2010 here.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwarth Supports Manufacturing Matters Campaign - July 16, 2010
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath leads CAW Local 127 with strong support of Manufacturing Matters,  Grandparents Rights and fight against HST.  

Chatham Daily News release here.
Navistar Unit Update, August 20, 2010 here.
Chatham Daily News release August 20, 2010 here.

CAW President Ken Lewenza leads Navistar Unit Rally for Jobs
CAW National President Ken Lewenza joins Navistar Unit Bargaining Committiee and Membership in a collective voice for resolve of the long idled Navistar International Truck Plant.  Thanks to all the supporting Locals and members who turned out for this rally. Photos here.
CAW President Ken Lewenza's Chatham Daily News release here and here.

2010 Labour Community Spirit Awards
CAW Local 127 was presented with this years 2010 Labour Community Bill Zilio Spirit Award during an awards presentation at Aristo's May 21, 2010. Awards where also presented to CAW Local 127 Doug Wright under the Current catigory and to Chatham-Kent Labour Council member in the Builder catigory Stan Giera.  The United Way of Chatham-Kent Campaign Labour Appreciation Awards where also presented. 

CAW Local 127 President Seeks Council Seat 
CAW Local 127 President Aaron Neaves will seek a North Kent council seat in the upcoming municipal election October 25, 2010.  It will be his second time running in Ward 4.  Aaron's priorites include service and accessiblity to his constituents, rural identity and economic development.   

Days 2010
The H.J Heinz Company of Canada Ltd is pleased to open their “Company Store” to our Local once again in 2010. For more information