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Unifor President Jerry Dias retires immediately, citing health

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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)
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Greg Layson
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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