James Stewart is the new president of Unifor Local 444

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The front door of UNIFOR Local 200 and Local 444 is seen in Windsor, Ont., Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Nicole Osborne/The Canadian Press - image credit)
The front door of UNIFOR Local 200 and Local 444 is seen in Windsor, Ont., Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Nicole Osborne/The Canadian Press - image credit)

Unifor has announced that James Stewart is the new president of Local 444 following an election that took place May 8 and 9.

Stewart, who was previously secretary-treasurer of the local's executive board, replaces Dave Cassidy, who announced his retirement last month after six years in the post.

The union's members include workers at Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant and feeder facilities and Caesars Windsor

Mike Stevenson, Mike D'Agnolo and Steve Morgan were acclaimed as first, second and third vice presidents respectively.

Manny Cardoso was acclaimed as secretary-treasurer, while Jon Binns was acclaimed as recording secretary.

The three trustees elected were:

  • Holly Cazabon

  • John Middleton

  • Dave Simone

The members at large were:

  • Brandon Alliet

  • Todd Laliberte

  • Frank Mosey

Ace Tasevski was acclaimed as sergeant-at-arms, while Layal Kurdi was acclaimed as guide.