Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks

Jaelyn Campbell - June 8, 2026

On the Dash: Unifor enters negotiations seeking gains, not concessions, signaling the potential for higher labor costs at Detroit Three operations in Canada. Tariffs and plant idlings remain major bargaining...

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Stellantis NV plans to reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, providing Canadian auto workers with increased hours

Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: 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...

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UAW’s Shawn Fain challenges industry’s tariff concerns, predicts job growth

CBT News Editorial Team - March 28, 2025

As the auto industry braces for the impact of impending U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is rejecting the widely held belief that these...

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General Motors is now facing international labor strikes after failing to negotiate a tentative agreement with approximately 4,300 workers represented by the Canadian union Unifor.

Hours after Canadian union initiates strike, GM reaches tentative deal

Jaelyn Campbell - October 11, 2023

In the evening of October 10th, just hours after 4,300 workers at three General Motors facilities in Canada went on strike, the Canadian union Unifor and GM tentatively reached an...

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Unifor president Jerry Dias retires due to health issues, effective immediately

Jason Unrau - March 15, 2022

On Sunday, the national president of Unifor announced he is retiring from his role, effective immediately. Citing issues of health, the announcement comes just five months before his intended retirement...

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Detroit’s Big Three carmakers have mandated vaccines in Canada

Jason Unrau - October 18, 2021

On Thursday, the Big Three carmakers out of Detroit each issued statements that COVID-19 vaccines would become mandatory for any employees, contractors, or visitors to their facilities in Canada. The...

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Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks

Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions

UAW’s Shawn Fain challenges industry’s tariff concerns, predicts job growth

Hours after Canadian union initiates strike, GM reaches tentative deal

Unifor president Jerry Dias retires due to health issues, effective immediately

Detroit’s Big Three carmakers have mandated vaccines in Canada

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