GM plant union leader reflects on 35 years at the plant

Canada’s Unifor union urges conversion of auto plant to war production

Unifor Local 88 Plant Chair Mike Van Boekel recently revealed that discussions have been held with General Motors management on producing military vehicles at the idled CAMI auto assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario.

GM plant union leader reflects on 35 years at the plant

Mike Van Boekel has led workers at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario through some of the most turbulent periods in the plant’s history. After 35 years, the chairperson of Unifor Local 88 is retiring, with Friday his last day. Van Boekel, 58, reflects on his legacy as the plant faces an uncertain future. The facility has been idled by General Motors, with about 1,100 workers laid off after the BrightDrop electric delivery van assembled there fa…