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Francois Vaudreuil: Csd and Vachon

francois vaudreuil: Vachon has been a member of the CSD for 23 years and since 2015 served as director of professional services for the Federation of Metallurgy, Mining and Chemicals, according to CTV. The new leader said he hopes to promote the involvement of young people, women and minorities in the union. On Saturday, Luc Vachon became the fifth president of the CSD, the fourth-largest union federation in Quebec. He added that access to training will remain a priority, as well as professional development. Established in 1972, the CSD represents 70,000 workers in several different industries. Vachon's predecessor, Francois Vaudreuil, had served as CSD leader for two decades but announced his retirement several weeks ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.