Majority of GM Autoworkers in Canada Approve New Labor Deal

Autoworkers in Canada, represented by the union Unifor, have ratified a new labor contract with General Motors, avoiding a resumption of a strike that lasted for about 13 hours. The deal includes base-wage increases of nearly 20% and improved pensions. The strike had the potential to disrupt operations at GM's US plants that rely on engines and transmissions from Canadian facilities. Unifor will now focus on securing a similar contract for its members at Stellantis. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers union in the US continues its strike against GM, Ford, and Stellantis, with negotiations showing no signs of an imminent resolution.