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  Local 1285 is an "amalgamated union" structured within the 20 separate units listed below and the retirees chapter.

. Chrysler Brampton Assembly Plant
Unit Chairperson
Terry Browne
Tel: 905.458.2865
E-mail: tjb27@chrysler.com
2000 Williams Parkway East
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6B3
Brampton Assembly Plant Front Desk: 905.458.2800
Brampton Assembly Plant Toll Free: 1.800.463.3558
Brampton Assembly Plant Absentee Reporting: 1.866.515.5541
Brampton Assembly Plant Emergency Calls: 905.458.2802
Click above on Labour Links then Brampton Assembly Plant Phone Directory for Union phone list.
Workers at this plant are responsible for assembling the 300C, Charger, and Challenger on a 2 shift operation. The Chrysler Brampton Assembly Plant is the sole North American producer of these popular, best value on the planet, award winning vehicles. The Brampton Assembly Plant is the single largest employer in Canada's 11th largest city.

: Daimler Commercial Bus Ltd.
Unit Chairperson
Wally Syme
Tel: 905.403.7820
350 Hazelhurst Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5J 4T8
This company is owned by Daimler.
This group of workers build a full range of high quality, competitive priced commuter type buses on a 3 shift operation.
The plant has significant contracts with several major city transit corporations, including America's largest City: New York, and Canada's largest city: Toronto.


_ Benteler Automotive
Unit Chairperson
Alvin Ferron
Tel: 905.494.7616
E-mail: union@benteler.com
9195 A Torbram Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6H3
Union Office: 905.494.7616
Call-in line: 905.494.7700
Emergency contact line: 905.494.7702

The Benteler Plant has a 2 shift operation. Over 200 workers assemble suspensions and axles for the Chrysler LX products produced at the Brampton Assembly Plant.


_ Mopar/Mercedes Parts Depot
Unit Chairperson
Terry Penny
Tel: 905.821.6099
6500 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 1A8
The total facility houses not only the National Parts Distribution Centre, but also the Ontario Regional Office, a Service Training School, the National Fleet and Lease Department, and houses Mercedes Benz parts for distribution to Ontario dealers.The plant was opened in 1972. Land area – 57 acres with a building area 805,000 square feet.
Serves as the P.D.C. for Ontario Region Dealers and as the resupply source for our other P.D.C’s – 185 Deals and 5 P.D.C. locations. (Moncton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Red Deer and Vancouver).
174 employees work 2 shifts covering from 6 am to 2:30 am, 5 days a week.
Approximately 94,000 part numbers stocked.
Union Office: 905.821.6099 fax 905.821.6004
Health and Safety: 905.821.6184 fax 905.821.6185
Benefits: 905.821.6184


_SKD
Unit Chairperson
Dave Hall
Tel: 905.451.8241
extension 363
40 Holtby Avenue
Brampton, Ontario
L6x 2m1
This group of about 200 workers stamp out, perform welding operations, and create sub assemblies on a 3 shift operation for companies including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, Mitsubishi, & Honda.
Committeepersons:Bill Pacheco, Leonard Correia,
Skilled Trades Committeeperson: Clive Golding
Health & Safety Committee co-chair Paul Almeida
H & S Committee members: Clive Golding, Brian Deleonardo, Douglas Elliot, Brad Rickard, Tommy Branco


Abednego (Chrysler Canada- Brampton)
Unit Chairperson
Felix Stolc
Tel: 905.458.2810
2000 Williams Parkway East
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6B3
These workers are responsible for waste water and waste management at the Brampton Assembly plant on all 3 shifts.



Aramark Foods (Chrysler Canada - Brampton)
Unit Chairperson
Rosario Laramee
Tel: 905.458.2637
2000 Williams Parkway East
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6B3
This group of service sector workers are located within the Brampton Assembly Plant. They service the cafeteria of the facility on both shifts.


Chrysler Brampton Office/Clerical Engineering
Unit Chairperson
Danielle Billo
Tel: 905.458.2803
2000 Williams Parkway East
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6B3
This office unit consists of engineers, clerical and office workers. They assist the production workers on both shifts in achieving their end product. These workers make up the largest office group in our local.



Chrysler Regional Office
Unit Chairperson
Cesare Colarassi
Tel: 905.821.6112
6500 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 1A8
Our members support and supply information to dealers in the Ontario region.
We are in one seniority group, although working in Parts Distribution Chrysler leasing, vehicle sales and service.


Crosby Canada
Unit Chairperson
Alex Koeslag
Tel: 905.451.9261
E-mail: caw@crosby.ca
Extension 216
145 Heart Lake Road South
Brampton, Ontario
L6W 3K3
This group of forge and foundry workers are world quality leaders in the production of rope fittings for equipment such as hoists and cranes.


Dana / Long Manufacturing
Unit Chairperson
Judy Ransom
Tel: 905.564.7011
Extension 3114
6635 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6
This auto parts plant is located in Mississauga. Our efficient, quality conscious workers produce top quality coolers for major auto companies including G.M., Ford and Chrysler in the heart of North America's automotive region.


Eberspacher Exhaust
Unit Chairperson
Alfaz Zaban
Tel: 905.793.3705
extension 2224
The plant was opened in March of 2005. We construct muffler systems for the Brampton Assembly Plant. There are approximately 140 workers working on 3 shifts.
Bargaining Committee:
Committeeperson: Mohamad Haniff
Committeeperson: John Nwankwera

Hydro One
Unit Chairperson
Scott Richardson
Tel: 905.840.6883
175 Sandalwood Parkway
Brampton, Ontario
L7A 1E8
This group of public sector workers ensure that the over 420,000 people who live in Brampton, Canada's 11th largest city, have electricity for their homes and streets, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Neilson's Dairy
Chairperson
Bill Alcorn
These Workers manufacture a wide range of food beverages at their Georgetown Plant.

PL Foods
Chairperson
Warren Jackson
Tel: 905.873.8744
The Plant is located at 120 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown ON, The workers produce foodstuffs, including crackers for the domestic and international market.

Retiree Chapter
Retirees Chairperson
Dennis Hryhorchuk
Tel: 416.337.9437
This active group’s meetings are well attended, as are the events they organize.
Local 1285 retirees make up a large contingent at rallies and demonstrations for social change.
Pager # (416) 337-9437


Team Industrial 1 (Chrysler Canada - Brampton)
Unit Chairperson
Bill McMullin
Tel: 905.799.5215
2000 Williams Parkway East
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 6B3
These workers have been proud members of the C.A.W. since 1993. We are located in the Chrysler Brampton Assembly plant and are responsible for Industrial cleaning, preventative maintenance and waste recovery in the paint shop.



Team Industrial 2 (Chrysler Canada - Brampton)
Chairperson
Danny Lake
This group of workers perform janitorial work in all areas of the Brampton Assembly Plant except the Paint shop.

TI Automotive Group
Unit Chairperson
Zeb (Roger) Teves
Tel: 905.793.7100
E-mail: zteves@ca.tiauto.com
extension 530
316 Orenda Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 1G3
Committee Reps: Dave Spratt & Darren MacKenzie
Skilled Trades Rep: Doug Walton
H&S Committee: Roy Machado (chair), Manny Teves, Perry Chaulk
Pension Committee: Debbie Greenwood, Annette Sousa
Anti-Harassment Committee: Debbie Greenwood, Bruce Hayes
Social Committee: Annette Sousa, Lorin Bennett, Evette Francis


Tilton Industries
Chairperson
.George .Boscu
The membership are applicators of sprayed enamel finishes and powder coatings.


TransAlta
Chairperson
Joe Correia
Tel: 905.678.9826
E-mail: joe_correia@transalta.com
Opening in 1992, the TransAlta Energy Corporation's Malton Co- Generation plant was originally staffed and operated by the then McDonnell Douglas Canada. Operators were represented by CAW Local 1967, while maintenance and management came from TransAlta. In 1998 the operators and maintence workers became a seperate unit of Local 1967 and negotiated their first 'stand alone' collective agreement.
TransAlta Energy Corporation, with interests in several countries around the world, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransAlta Corporation, an investor owned corporation, based in Calgary, Alberta. Canada's 26th largest corporation, it is 99% Canadian owned and employs approximately 2,200 people. This unit joined Local 1285 in 2005, following the closure of the Malton Boeing Plant, Local 1967's largest Unit. The plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 



Last Updated: April 4, 2009 8:32:51 PM