101 Syndicate Avenue North, Suite 512, Thunder Bay, Ontario,  CANADA   P7C 3V4  (807) 474-4229

  
Our local was formed by a group of members who decided it was time to establish our Canadian identity as trade unionists. In February of 2000 thousands of workers in Ontario began a process to disaffiliate with our International Union and establish ourselves in a Canadian Union dedicated to democracy, social unionism, equality, socio-economic justice, and priorities based on a clear understanding of national issues.

The CAW National Union was founded in 1985, after separating from their international union, based in Detroit Michigan. The head office is located in Toronto, with 19 regional offices, including one in Thunder Bay. It is currently made up of 250,000 members across Canada from 278 local unions and 1836 bargaining units. The union has become diverse, with Healthcare workers in Ontario and Atlantic Canada now making up 10% of the total membership. More information on the CAW National Union is available at their web site at www.caw.ca.

Local 229 received it’s Charter in 2001 and it’s first election was held November 15th. Our Local is built on the premise that the union is the membership, and we encourage involvement and activism at all levels. We actively promote our various committees as an opportunity for members to promote issues and develop skills. In keeping with the tradition of the National Union, we recognize that our Local must reach out beyond bargaining and grievances to preserve, protect and expand social and economic justice in our community and in our country.