Unifor union strikes at GM plants in Canada, deadline looms

Unifor, the Canadian union representing General Motors (GM) workers, has called for a strike at three GM plants in Canada after failing to reach a tentative agreement with the automaker. The strike affects approximately 4,300 workers and comes amidst an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) in the United States. Unifor's president cited disagreements over various issues, including the transition of temporary workers to permanent status and healthcare allowances for retirees. The union is also seeking written confirmation of GM's commitments to future programs.