Friday, August 9, 2013

Union Heads Stepping Down

The presidents of two Canadian unions merging as one this fall are stepping down.

Communication Energy and Paperworkers President Dave Coles says neither he nor Canadian Autoworkers President Ken Lewenza will seek leadership of the new union, named Unifor.

Both indend to endorse senior CAW official Jerry Dias to lead Unifor when it holds its first official gathering in September.