Posted 10/10/2023, 9:56:46 AM
Canadian Auto Workers Join UAW Strike Against GM Over Failed Contract Talks
- Canadian autoworkers join UAW members in striking against GM after failing to reach deal
- Roughly 4,300 Unifor workers in Ontario are now on strike, affecting truck and engine plants
- Unifor seeking commitments from GM on pensions, income supports, converting temps to full-time
- Unifor took traditional approach negotiating with each automaker separately
- UAW has been gradually ramping up targeted strikes, now impacting 17% of members under expired contracts
