Our Members at Work: Dresden Industrial Ridgetown Did you know, you might drive a vehicle with parts made by UFCW Local 175 Members? About 280 Members of UFCW Local 175 work at the 150,000 square foot Dresden Industrial plant in Ridgetown. Originally, AJ Sales opened the plant in 1947, and in 1976 KSR International acquired the company. The primary product line for many years was brake pedal assemblies and door latches. Today, the facility is home to the company’s global Research and Development office
and manufacturing of automotive sensors, as well as brake assemblies.
ler, Magna, GM, Jaguar, Land Rover, Kia, Fiat, and more.
Five departments run through the plant and on each, there are a number lines and job tasks to be done. This includes: solder ball inspection, quality assurance, line operators, line set-up, crib attendants, spring building, stamping press, maintenance, suspension, safe launch, and more.
In 2016, five new Stewards were elected to the team of ten, and in January of this year the members ratified a new collective agreement.
Members, who work either morning, afternoon or midnight shifts, make these products for a number of customers. This includes: Ford, Chrys-
“This year has been a learning experience for everyone and it has shown me just how great the team of Members at Dresden is. They are really good to work with,” said Union Rep Wendy Absolom. “This plant is a fixture in the community and everyone looks after
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