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labor-relations2 years ago

"Canadian Auto Union Resolves Labor Dispute with Stellantis, Ends Strike"

Canadian union Unifor and automaker Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement, ending a brief strike by over 8,200 autoworkers in Ontario. The deal, which must still be ratified, follows a patterned agreement with Ford Motor and includes wage increases, reactivation of a cost-of-living allowance, and other benefits. Unifor took a traditional approach to negotiations, while the U.S. counterpart, the United Auto Workers, bargained with all three automakers simultaneously.

via CNBC|
#canadian-autoworkers#labor-relations#labor-strike
labor-relations2 years ago

"Unifor's Strike Sends 8,200 Stellantis Workers Amid Ongoing Talks"

Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers union, sent approximately 8,200 Stellantis workers on strike after reaching a bargaining deadline. While negotiations continue, progress has been made, according to union leaders. Sticking points include increased pension contributions, protections for salaried workers, anti-outsourcing measures, and bargaining rights for workers at the automaker's joint-venture battery manufacturing plant. Unifor previously secured favorable deals with Ford and GM, including wage increases and improved benefits.

via Detroit News|
#automotive-industry#labor-relations#negotiations
business2 years ago

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.

via CNN|
#autoworkers#business#general-motors
business2 years ago

Unifor and General Motors Reach Tentative Deal: Key Details Revealed

Unifor, the union representing autoworkers in Canada, has released the details of its tentative agreement with General Motors (GM). The agreement includes the conversion of full-time temporary workers to permanent positions, pay raises for production workers and skilled trades, a reduction in the time it takes to reach top pay, and the reactivation of a cost-of-living adjustment. If ratified, the agreement will cover 4,300 members at three GM facilities in Canada. Ratification meetings and voting are taking place, with results expected to be released on Sunday.

via Detroit Free Press|
#autoworkers#business#canada
business2 years ago

"GM Strike Resolved: Unifor and General Motors Reach Agreement, Ending Canadian Plant Disruptions"

Unifor, the union representing Canadian autoworkers, and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, putting the strike on hold. The deal includes wage increases of about 20% for production workers and 25% for skilled trades over the three-year agreement, along with other gains. The agreement must still be ratified by union members. This follows Unifor's previous agreement with Ford Motor Co. last month. The strike at GM facilities in Canada left the company with "no choice but to get serious at the bargaining table," according to Unifor National President Lana Payne. The deal allows GM to avoid work stoppages on both sides of the border.

via Detroit Free Press|
#autoworkers#business#canada
business2 years ago

"Worker Strikes Rock General Motors in Canada"

General Motors has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian union Unifor, ending strikes involving 4,300 workers at three facilities. The agreement includes wage hikes of up to 25% and addresses issues such as pensions and converting temporary workers into permanent employees. The strike threatened GM's full-size truck production. Work will resume at all three facilities, and the deal recognizes the contributions of employees with significant increases in wages, benefits, and job security. Unifor had set a deadline after earlier agreements with GM expired.

via Fox Business|
#business#canadian-union#general-motors
automotive2 years ago

BMW Dominates Electric Car Market as Mercedes Struggles

BMW is leading the way in electric car sales among traditional luxury carmakers, with a 92.6% increase in BEV sales year-over-year. The BMW iX and i4 models are driving this growth, with the iX seeing a year-over-year increase of 281%. Mercedes is in second place with a 97% increase in BEV sales, while Audi's numbers have not been released yet. In other news, Unifor, Canada's autoworker union, has gone on strike against GM after failing to reach a contract agreement, and bankrupt Lordstown Motors' assets have been purchased by its former CEO. Additionally, Škoda is re-entering the Kazakhstan market, aiming to capture a 5% market share by 2028.

via The Autopian|
#automotive#bmw#electric-cars
business2 years ago

"Unifor Strikes at GM Facilities in Canada, Autoworkers Demand Contract Resolution"

Approximately 4,300 unionized workers at three General Motors (GM) facilities in Canada went on strike after contract negotiations failed to reach an agreement. The strike was initiated by Unifor, which accused GM of refusing to match the contract terms agreed upon with Ford Motor. The union cited issues related to pensions, income support for retired workers, and the transition of temporary workers into permanent positions. The strike adds to GM's challenges as it already faces losses due to an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers in the United States. Unifor represents around 18,000 workers at Canadian facilities of GM, Ford, and Stellantis.

via Reuters|
#business#canada#general-motors
labor-relations2 years ago

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.

via Detroit News|
#canadian-auto-workers#general-motors#labor-relations
labor-relations2 years ago

UAW Strikes: Mack Truck Workers Join Growing Ranks of Striking UAW Members

United Auto Workers (UAW) members at Mack Trucks have rejected a tentative deal with the company, leading to a strike. The UAW has demanded similar concessions from Mack Trucks as it has secured with the Big Three automakers. Meanwhile, Canada's auto union, Unifor, is facing resistance from GM in negotiations, with a strike deadline approaching. Unifor is using concessions gained from its deal with Ford to negotiate with GM. If a deal is not reached, workers at GM Canada facilities may go on strike.

via Yahoo Finance|
#gm#labor-relations#mack-trucks
business2 years ago

"Deadline Looms as Canadian Union and GM Struggle to Resolve Major Issues"

The Canadian autoworkers union, Unifor, has encountered "resistance" from General Motors (GM) in their negotiations, with "major issues" remaining as the deadline approaches. Unifor President Lana Payne stated that GM is seeking to break the pattern agreement established with Ford Motor Co., and is resisting the transition of full-time temporary workers to permanent status, as well as offering lower benefits for retirees. Unifor is also seeking written confirmation of GM's commitments to existing and future programs. The union previously set a deadline of October 9 for GM to reach a deal.

via Detroit News|
#business#canadian-autoworkers#general-motors
business2 years ago

Unifor Members Approve Life-Changing Contract with Ford

Canadian labor union Unifor has ratified a new three-year contract with Ford Motor, providing a 10% wage increase in the first year and subsequent increases of 2% and 3% in the following years. The agreement also includes a $10,000 bonus for all employees and addresses demands for improved wages, pensions, support in the transition to electric vehicles, and additional investment commitments. While Ford reached a deal with Unifor, its U.S. union, the United Automobile Workers, has expanded strikes against General Motors and Stellantis but has held off on expanding the strike against Ford, citing progress in talks.

via The New York Times|
#business#canadian-autoworkers#contract
business2 years ago

Unifor Union Members Approve Ford Contract

Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers union, has ratified a three-year contract agreement with Ford Motor Co., marking the first agreement with a Detroit Three automaker as contracts in both the U.S. and Canada reached their end this month. The deal includes a significant wage increase, reducing the time for employees to reach top pay scale, and improvements to retirement programs. The approval means that 5,600 Ford employees in Ontario now have a contract, while the UAW strike in the U.S. is limited to a single Ford facility due to progress in talks.

via Detroit News|
#business#canadian-autoworkers#contract-agreement
business2 years ago

"Unifor Secures Double-Digit Wage Increases in New Ford Deal"

Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers' union, has reached a new three-year deal with Ford that includes significant improvements in wages, pensions, and working conditions during the transition to electric vehicles. The agreement includes a 19.2% wage increase for senior employees over the life of the contract, the largest negotiated general wage increase in Unifor's history. The deal also secures investments in Ford's Essex Engine plant and commits to no facility closures. The agreement is being voted on by union members while the United Auto Workers continue their strike at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis facilities.

via Detroit News|
#autoworkers#business#electric-vehicles
automotive2 years ago

UAW Strike Sends Shockwaves Through Auto Industry

The UAW strike has led to layoffs and plant closures in the auto industry, with General Motors blaming the strike for idling its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City. Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to ship its first electric vehicles to Europe this year. Unifor's union contract vote with Ford Motor Co. of Canada is uncertain due to high expectations set by the UAW strikes in the United States. However, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that a majority of Americans support the UAW strike and strikes in the entertainment industry.

via Jalopnik|
#american-support-for-strikes#automotive#general-motors