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Memories of a Legend in Final Offer
June 14, 2017
Final Offer is a Canadian documentary film about the historic 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corporation. It follows Bob White, a giant of the Canadian labour movement and leader of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), confronting his American union counterpart. Final Offer is an extraordinary film about labour history and struggle.
In the mid-80s, the attack on working people was escalating and the Canadian government was looking to further integration with the United States. At that moment, the Canadian Autoworkers, led by White, challenged both these directions and as part of fighting concessions risked breaking away from their parent union. Final Offer documents the inside story of the negotiations at GM Canada that precipitated the split.
Sam Gindin, Assistant to Bob White at the time, and Herman Rosenfeld, long-time member of the CAW education department, will discuss the background of that historic event and it’s relevance for today.
Time: 5:00PM-7:30PM
Location: 61 Charles Street Building, Rm DTA 218 Oshawa, ON
Website: http://filmsocial-to.com/schedule/
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
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