General Motors and Unifor Begin Contract Negotiations for Ontario Plant Workers

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General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have commenced collective bargaining negotiations for workers at the automaker’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada. The talks aim to reach a new contract that will address the needs and concerns of the plant’s employees.

A recent strike mandate revealed that 97% of Unifor Local 88 members are prepared to strike if an agreement is not finalized by September 17th. Mike Van Boekel, the Chairperson of Unifor Local 88, emphasized the union’s commitment to securing a fair and equitable contract that provides its members with stable and predictable income.

Unifor Local 88 represents over 1,300 workers at the CAMI Assembly plant. These employees are responsible for manufacturing Ultium battery modules and electric vehicles, including the Chevrolet BrightDrop EV 600.

General Motors has expressed its dedication to working collaboratively with Unifor to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement. The company recognizes the importance of a strong relationship with its workforce and aims to create a positive and productive working environment.

As negotiations continue, both General Motors and Unifor will strive to find common ground and address the key issues that are important to the employees at the CAMI Assembly plant. The outcome of these talks will have significant implications for the future of the plant and the well-being of its workers.