CAW demands job guarantees in F-35 aircraft procurement

In his presentation, Jerry Dias, assistant to CAW National President made the following points:

• Federal dollars should be used to leverage jobs in Canada;
• Government should use its power to mandate defined levels of domestic content or Industrial Regional Benefits;
• Canadian firms are competitive, but should also benefit from government support through public procurement contracts, similar to the approach of many other industrialized nations;
• The government should establish a Canadian Aerospace Development Council involving all stakeholders to design and implement a new aerospace strategy for Canada.

The presentation took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the 25th at 362 East Block on Parliament Hill.The CAW represents approximately 10,000 aerospace workers across the country at Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, Boeing of Canada and a number of other companies.To read the full submission, visit: www.caw.ca/en/9661.htm