The Canadian Auto Workers was a major labor union that represented employees at Canadian vehicle assembly plants and parts manufacturers. It formed after splitting from the United Auto Workers to address specific Canadian labor concerns. The organization eventually merged with another union to create Unifor, ending the official use of the original acronym.
Heard on the job
He worked on the assembly line in Windsor back when the CAW was negotiating the new contract.
Insider tip
Older factory workers and retirees still refer to their union local as the CAW, even though the official organization is now Unifor.
Also heard as
- Canadian Auto Workers