Representatives of workers at Arnprior Aerospace, slated to lose their jobs when the local facility closes this March have met with the Riding’s MPP and MP in Arnprior.
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke’s Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant, and Member of Provincial Parliament, John Yakabuski hosted the meeting to discuss the pending closure.
Tom Lowe, President IAM Local Lodge 1542 , Gary Hynes IAMAW Grand Lodge Representative and Shane Woito, President Local Lodge 412 attended on behalf of the 71 unionized employees.
The worker trio conveyed their eagerness to continue the tradition of aerospace manufacturing here in the Ottawa Valley.
Cheryl Gallant indicates she believes the current Federal Government must accept culpability over the closure through its failure to follow through with a post-COVID pledge to repatriate the country’s critical supply chains, noting, “Now the people we depend on to build and maintain our aerospace assets are in jeopardy.”
The MP believes a prime minister who can fly off on an $84,000 free vacation has no idea of what makes life affordable for Canadians.
Arnprior Aerospace Inc. has more than 60 years experience in the design, production and support of structural components for Aerospace and Defense applications.
By Rick Stow
