… on what we know already, there are real concerns with the auto provisions, manufacturing, patent laws as they relate … ultimately threaten 20,000 well-paying jobs in Canada's auto sector alone. The agreement will eliminate Canada's … imports from Asia over just five years (much faster than auto tariffs are removed in other TPP countries), and …
… on the impacts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Canada's auto sector. Watson has refused, but Stanford will proceed … will have enormous implications for the future of Canada's auto industry, including here in Windsor ," said Stanford. … more than 310,000 workers, including nearly 40,000 in the auto sector. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the …
… Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers have officially begun, with the top priority of … product in Canada. "These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National … in Canada." These are the first set of Detroit Three auto talks since the merger of the CAW with CEP in 2013. …
… afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation. "Our success in these … company is picked to set the pattern for the Detroit Three automakers. With pattern bargaining, negotiations focus on … a pattern that will model the contracts with the other automakers. Once a deal is ratified with the pattern target, …
… U.S.- Japan deal to drastically lower the content limits on auto parts made in the TPP zone. Lower limits would mean … to a quarter of the domestic content out of North American auto production. The Mexican auto parts industry estimates that would knock 30% off their …
… Partnership which will put an estimated 20,000 Canadian auto jobs at risk, at a time when it is supposed to be a … for a phase out of their tariff over at least 20 years. Automotive content rules have been a major controversy in … as a victory can be taken seriously when upwards of 20,000 auto jobs are going to be lost," said Dias. Unifor has …
… staff to about 1,000. Unifor, representing 23,000 auto workers, calls the creation of new R&D jobs a positive … in Oshawa, ON. “This is an important boost to Canada’s auto industry,” said Dias. “The creation of engineering … and ensure a brighter future for all Canadians. Good auto jobs will help the middle-class, and those working to …
… General Motors' decision to invest $560 million in its CAMI Automotive plant is further evidence that automakers understand and appreciate the opportunities in this country and that Canada has a strong future in the auto industry. "Canadian workers have the skill and …
… in the province, with a new federal government and major auto talks planned for 2016. "This will be a very important … Oakville Mayor Rob Burton , who leads a coalition of auto city mayors, will also speak to the 700 delegates. … to the council represent every sector of the economy, from auto to aircraft manufacturing, from retail to health care, …
… in the province, with a new federal government and major auto talks planned for 2016. "This will be a very important … Oakville Mayor Rob Burton , who leads a coalition of auto city mayors, will also speak to the 700 delegates. … to the council represent every sector of the economy, from auto to aircraft manufacturing, from retail to health care, …
… to a new Windsor EV battery plant to safeguard Canadian auto manufacturing jobs. “Government and Stellantis are … is betting the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Canadian autoworkers. Commitments were made and Unifor and our … is necessary to attract and secure Canada’s future auto manufacturing footprint. “The shift to electric …
… "We have one simple message for all the Detroit Three automakers: there can be no deals without commitments to new … to set the pattern for bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers. With pattern bargaining, negotiations focus on … a standard that will model the contracts with the other automakers. Once a deal is ratified with the automaker that …
… for continuing to make solid gains for our members in the auto sector during these challenging times,” said Jerry … day and the significant contribution they make to Canada’s auto industry,” said Local 240 Plant Chair Lindsay Beneteau. … tentative agreement follows the pattern established in 2020 auto bargaining with Ford Motor Company and addresses …
… National President Jerry Dias . For every job in a major auto assembly plant, another nine jobs are created in spin … in Chrysler means thousands of good jobs - not just in the auto plants, but in parts manufacturing and throughout … at local businesses." "Public investments in major auto facilities are typically repaid to the public purse …
… strategy, as workers in key economic sectors including auto, forestry, paper products and steel and aluminum remain … Trump administration. If passed, the CPTPP will also lower auto content rules without creating any reciprocal access to the Japanese auto market. “The signing of the CPTPP was a speedy reaction …
… said Jerry Dias Unifor National President. "The auto industries that are flourishing around the world are … It is estimated that for every job created in an auto manufacturing facility, another 10 jobs are created … It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers …
… of leveling out the playing field in terms of low-wage auto production in Mexico but it will be years before it … welcomes the immediate implementation of side letters on auto trade that exempt 2.6 million vehicles each from Canada and Mexico from potential U.S. auto tariffs. While the CUSMA must still be ratified by the …
… union formed on Labour Day weekend by the former Canadian Auto Workers and Communications Energy and Paperworkers’ … appreciate in value in coming years, as the North American auto industry regains sales volumes and profitability. … tool in the policy toolbox to ensure that GM and the other automakers in Canada retain and grow their operations here,” …
… more than 310,000 workers, including 40,000 in the auto sector. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers … more than 310,000 workers, including 40,000 in the auto sector. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the …
… union formed on Labour Day weekend by the former Canadian Auto Workers and Communications Energy and Paperworkers' … appreciate in value in coming years, as the North American auto industry regains sales volumes and profitability. … tool in the policy toolbox to ensure that GM and the other automakers in Canada retain and grow their operations here," …
… are not only talking about solidifying the footprint of the auto industry in the short term, but for the long term. I … $300 billion announced globally in EV investments as the auto industry transforms from combustible engines to … the new investment, as part of developing a national auto strategy to secure jobs in the sector. Dias also …
… of aluminum while Ontario is a major supplier of steel and automobiles. The union went on to warn that tariffs against Canada will also hurt the U.S. auto industry and result in higher costs for consumers on both sides of the border. “The auto supply chain is completely intertwined. A cost increase …
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