Unifor has launched an investigation into allegations its former national president Jerry Dias engaged in an alleged breach of the union’s constitution.
Unifor has not shared the content of the complaint that prompted the investigation, but says it was sent to secretary-treasurer Lana Payne on Jan.
26. The complaint arrived before Dias began a medical leave that extended until March 13. According to the union, Dias was notified of an independent investigation, which is ongoing, on Jan.
29 and took the medical leave on Feb. 6. He later notified the union’s executive board that he would retire immediately on March 11, citing health issues.