Workers union, Unifor, yesterday said it will commence contract negotiations with General Motors (GM) on August 10.
The union represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, including Oshawa Assembly, Ingersoll Assembly (CAMI), St. Catharines Propulsion and Woodstock Distribution Centre.
Negotiations will take place at the Toronto Sheraton Centre, with details on opening day forthcoming.
General Motors will be the second Detroit Three automaker to enter negotiations with Unifor, following successful pattern setting negotiations with Ford Motor Company that resulted in significant wage gains, cost of living allowance, bonuses, across the board pension improvements and more, said Unifor.
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Trump tariffs designed to inflict pain and divide Canada
The U.S. move to implement a 50 per cent tariff targeting a new list of Canadian goods is designed to inflict economic pain, pressure the federal government into giving concessions, and divide Canada, says Unifor.
“We cannot underestimate the potential threat of Donald Trump’s bully tactics as he attempts to drive wedges between provinces and force us into submission,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The provincial and federal governments must stand firm and unite to protect jobs and Canada’s interests.”
The proclamations do not come into effect for 30 days to allow the U.S. to continue to squeeze Canada with looming tariffs during ongoing trade negotiations. Unlike other tariff orders, Trump now intends to tariff CUSMA compliant goods, violating his own commitments under that trade pact.
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