GM and Unifor reach tentative deal, ending strike after wage and benefit improvements

Unifor initiated a national strike after failing to reach a deal with GM by Monday night deadline, affecting truck assembly and engine plants.

GM reached a tentative 3-year agreement with Unifor hours after the strike began, following pattern of Ford deal.

Deal includes wage increases up to 25%, cost-of-living allowance, faster progression to top pay, and temp workers becoming permanent.

Unifor says all members will benefit from pay raises and pension improvements in the deal if ratified.

Union will now move to negotiate with FCA, expecting similar difficult talks before reaching a deal.