Chapter Meeting every second (2nd) Wednesday of the Month @ 10 am (No Meetings in months of July and August)
Ray Hachey – Chairperson
Ron Mosienko – Financial Secretary
Darryl Desjarlais – Recording Secretary
Mike Sankoff – VICE-CHAIRPERSON
ROGER SIMARD-SERGEANT-AT-ARMS-
BOB BAKOS~ TRUSTEE
Mary Bechard – Trustee
Sue Gibbons – Trustee
**Attention of Local 444 Retirees***
ASR Turst - Proving Health Care Benefits for Auto Sector Retirees
The Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust (asrTrust) was created in December 2010. At that time it assumed responsibility for the retiree health care benefits of Chrysler Canada Inc. (CCI) covering former employees represented by the CAW. In November 2011, CAW-represented retirees of General Motors of Canada Ltd. (GMCL) joined the Trust.
What's a Health Care Trust?
A health care trust (HCT) is an independent trust fund created to pay for health care benefits.
Money contributed to the HCT can only be used to provide health care benefits for eligible retirees and their dependents. The money cannot be touched in the future by CCI, GMCL, or their creditors.
Introducing the Ken Lewenza Outstanding Retiree of the Year Award
Local 444 is proud to announce a new annual honour: the Ken Lewenza Outstanding Retiree of the Year Award.
This prestigious award, named after Ken Lewenza, former Local 444 President and former CAW National President, recognizes a distinguished retiree whose volunteer service has significantly contributed to building our union and strengthening our community.
Fittingly, Ken Lewenza himself is the inaugural recipient of this award. His decades of unwavering dedication to labour activism, community building, and advocacy for working people continue to inspire us all.
This award not only celebrates Ken’s remarkable legacy but also honours retirees whose passion and service embody the values that make our union strong.
#uni444retirees #uni444strong👊
****LOCAL 444 RETIREES CHAPTER CALENDAR***
ASR TRUST Special Bulletin
