Thursday, June 9, 2022 CLAC Members Help Bring Distribution Centre to St. Thomas Vacant land that formerly was home to Ford’s Talbotville assembly plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, is being repurposed for a new massive warehousing and distribution centre Guide magazine The decommissioned plant buildings were demolished to clear the space. The new development is now rapidly moving to completion. Approximately 30 Local 53 members employed by Empire Roofing Corporation and 80 Local 6 members employed by O’Connor Electric, with an expected peak of about 100, are working on the project, which is expected to wind down by late summer. Scroll through our gallery to see meet some of the hardworking members who are making this project possible. Pictured: Local 6 members Matthew Crawley and Jake Brownson. Previous Next You might be interested in Shopping for a Union? Choose an All-Canadian One 25 Apr 2025 Your Vote Matters—The Privilege of Free Elections Came at a Cost 25 Apr 2025 So, You Want to Be a Mentor? 25 Apr 2025 Day of Mourning: Remembering Dean 23 Apr 2025