Unifor President Jerry Dias announces retirement, effective immediately

Jerry Dias_bloomberg.jpg — Jerry Dias was Unifor’s first national president, after the union formed following a merger of the Canadian Auto Workers union and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada in 2013. (BLOOMBERG)

March 13, 2022 09:40 PM

Unifor President Jerry Dias has retired, citing ongoing health issues. He made the announcement Sunday.

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