Jerry Dias, the influential labour leader who has long guided Canada’s largest private sector union, is retiring from his position due to health concerns.
In a statement released Sunday, Unifor confirmed that Dias, who has been on medical leave since Feb. 6, would be stepping down effective immediately. The statement says Dias “continues to deal with ongoing health issues.”
“After eight and a half years I can proudly say we have built an incredible organization and made Unifor the influential and successful union it is today,” Dias said in the statement.
“I have all the confidence the leadership, staff and locals
