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- Stellantis will reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, increasing work for Canadian auto laborers and reflecting a commitment from the 2023 Unifor negotiations.
- General Motors is delaying a planned shift reduction at its Oshawa truck plant until at least February 2026, maintaining three-shift operations temporarily and supporting workers amid trade tensions.
- Unifor continues to monitor other Canadian facilities, including Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant, amid ongoing concerns about U.S. tariffs and job security for autoworkers.
Stellantis NV plans to reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, providing Canadian auto workers with increased hours and fulfilling its commitments from the 2023 negotiations with the Unifor union. At the same time, General Motors postponed a planned shift reduction at its Oshawa truck plant until at least February 2026, offering temporary job security amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
The Windsor plant produces Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Dodge Charger models, including the new electric Charger Daytona. Stellantis had temporarily halted production earlier this year after President Trump imposed tariffs, including a 27.5% tax on Canadian auto imports and 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum. The company cited rising product demand as the reason for returning the plant to a three-shift operation.
Unifor noted that while the developments improve job stability, auto workers in Oshawa and other communities still face uncertainty. The union emphasized that continued advocacy and negotiation have influenced Stellantis and GM to maintain or restore production levels.
GM’s Oshawa plant, which manufactures Chevrolet Silverado pickups, will operate on three shifts through January 2026before reducing to two shifts while preparing to build the next generation of full-size gas-powered pickups. The company said it will continue working with Unifor to support employees during the transition.
The union actively works to maintain the third shift at Oshawa to protect jobs and closely monitors Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant, where they are retooling for the electrified Jeep Compass SUV following previous layoffs. Unifor intends to hold Stellantis accountable for operational plans and push the federal government to support workers’ job security.
The production adjustments come amid ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada, which have disrupted North American auto manufacturing. Stellantis Windsor and GM Oshawa remain critical hubs for Canadian auto production, producing a mix of gas-powered, hybrid, and electric vehicles essential to the country’s industrial base.
