US EditionUnifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
- Basil 'Buzz' Hargrove, who led the Canadian Auto Workers union from 1992 until his 2008 retirement, died in June 2025 at age 81.
- He started his career at Chrysler's Windsor plant and was instrumental in the Canadian Auto Workers' 1985 decision to separate from the U.S.-based United Auto Workers, establishing an independent Canadian union.
- As president, Hargrove led negotiations with several leading companies in the automotive, transportation, and airline industries, broadening the union’s reach beyond car manufacturing into sectors such as aviation, mining, and fishing, while also advocating for wider social justice initiatives.
- Unifor President Lana Payne called Hargrove a "giant in the Canadian labour movement" and a "tireless advocate," adding his legacy will shape the union and workers for generations.
- Following retirement, Hargrove remained active in labour relations, including directing a management centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Unifor plans to share details of his life celebration soon.
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Unifor said Hargrove was 81.
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