Manufacturing
There are approximately 20,000 CAW members currently working in what we call the general manufacturing sector. This number captures those who work in manufacturing firms not covered in our other defined manufacturing sectors (such as major auto, aerospace, shipbuilding, etc.). This "catch-all" manufacturing category encompasses a great variety of different firms and occupations. Food and beverage manufacturing; electrical and electronic products; forge and foundry facilities; textile, clothing and carpet production; and many other kinds of manufacturing are all included in our union.
Manufacturing has long been a pillar of the trade union movement in Canada. Larger workplaces and a stronger working class consciousness explain why unions have been strong here. Even as we diversify into service sectors (so crucial to our union's future), we must not forget the importance of new organizing in manufacturing. After all, 70 percent of manufacturing workers do not enjoy the benefits of a union.
- Letter to Siemens Canada CEO Roland Aurich from CAW President Ken Lewenza, demanding new wind turbines be produced in the Siemens Hamilton facility to save jobs - August 17, 2010.
- Pratt & Whitney
- CAW/General Electric Canada Collective Agreement Highlights, 2007
- CAW/Coca Cola Brampton Collective Agreement Highlights, June 2007
- PC World
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