GM and Unifor Reach Deal to End Strike, Bringing 4,300 Ontario Workers Back with Raises and Benefits

Lana Payne, Unifor president, says deal follows pattern agreement reached with Ford. Includes pensions, income supports, converting temps to permanent employees.

About 4,300 workers at 2 GM factories and parts warehouse in Ontario to return Tuesday after strike began just after midnight.

Deal includes nearly 20% raises for production workers, 25% for skilled trades. Restores cost-of-living raises starting 2024.

Temporary workers with 1+ years get permanent jobs. Defined contribution retirees move to defined benefit pensions in 2025.

Unifor avoided strikes against Detroit automakers unlike U.S. UAW. Ingersoll, Ontario GM plant covered by separate deal did not strike.