Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades Department:

The duties of this department are to work with the skilled trades workers in our union on apprenticeship applications, and develop protective language covering situations relating to skilled trades and general skilled trades policy. For more information, contact:

Colin Heslop, Director of Skilled Trades

Contact the Skilled Trades Department at: trades@caw.ca
or Colin Heslop or Pat Blackwood

 

Skilled Trades Union Education Program:

This program was first negotiated with the auto majors in 1999. Working for the program are four CAW National Coordinators who develop skilled trades courses as well as pursue other skilled trades initiatives.

To receive or provide skilled trades information, e.g., history, policies, structures, bargaining gains, apprenticeships or new technology, please contact the coordinator who best serves your needs:

 

For more information about the CAW Skilled Trades department follow the links below, or visit the CAW Skilled Trades Council website.