Canadian GM Workers Ratify Deal with Pay Raises, Avoiding Longer Strike

Autoworkers in Canada ratified a new labor contract with GM, averting a longer strike. The deal includes nearly 20% base wage increases.

The strike had threatened to disrupt US GM plants relying on Canadian-built engines and transmissions.

The tentative deal was reached shortly after a 13-hour strike on Tuesday. Workers had voted 80% in favor.

The deal contrasts with an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union against GM, Ford and Stellantis US operations.

UAW and automakers appear far apart in US negotiations. The union is prepared to expand the strike if needed.