C.A.W. and Wescast Industries Inc. Ratify Union Agreement Six Weeks Early.BRANTFORD, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 1999-- The Canadian Auto Workers The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW; formally the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada) is one of Canada's largest and highest profile trade unions. (C.A.W.) and Wescast Industries Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :WCSTF) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :WCS See Windows CardSpace. .A.) announced today an early ratification of Local 4207 - C.A.W. contract in Wingham, Ontario Wingham (2001 census population 2885) is a community located in the municipality of North Huron Ontario, which is located in Huron County. . The new three-year contract was ratified six weeks early and will commence July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2002. Both the local union and management are pleased with the co-operative non-aggressive manner which was used by both sides in reaching the settlement. "I believe this further enhances our union-management relationships," said Bill LeVan, Vice President Manufacturing. Wescast Industries Inc. is the largest manufacturer and supplier of exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks in the world. In addition, the Company produces pressure retaining high-alloy cast steel pump components for the petrochemical, pulp and paper and food processing industries. The Company has six facilities and employs approximately 1,600 people. |
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