Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers have officially begun, with the top priority of securing new investment and product in Canada.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who is leading the negotiations.
"There will be no deals with any of the companies without commitments from each of them for investments in Canada."
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks opened earlier today between Unifor and both Ford and Fiat Chrysler.
"We have one simple message for all the Detroit Three automakers: there can be no deals without commitments to new investments in Canada," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
"It just makes sense to invest in Canada. Our workers are the most highly skilled and productive in the world."
Formal contract talks opened earlier today between Unifor and both Ford and Fiat Chrysler, as the 2016 negotiations move to the next phase of meeting with each company before picking a target in early September. For more information about the openings, click here.
TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation.
"Our success in these negotiations will determine the livelihoods of thousands of workers and the future of our industry, and set an important precedent about the kind of economy we want," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who will lead the negotiations.
Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation. For more information, click here.
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who will lead the negotiations.
Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday. For details, click here.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias tells Bloomberg North anchor Amanda Lang that cost-effective and award winning Canadian auto plants have earned product commitment from the Detroit 3.
Published Wednesday August 3, 2016 in the Huffington Post
In one week, Unifor will begin its first-ever round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers in what may be the most important round of bargaining to take place in the sector in more than a generation.
When I and representatives from each of the Unifor bargaining units at the Detroit Three automakers sit down with the companies to formally open negotiations on August 10 and 11, we will have one clear and simple message for them.
Published Wednesday August 3, 2016 in the Huffington Post
In one week, Unifor will begin its first-ever round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers in what may be the most important round of bargaining to take place in the sector in more than a generation.
When I and representatives from each of the Unifor bargaining units at the Detroit Three automakers sit down with the companies to formally open negotiations on August 10 and 11, we will have one clear and simple message for them.
Published Wednesday July 27, 2016 in the Huffington Post
Stephen Harper emerged recently from his self-imposed obscurity to say goodbye. I say good riddance.
The former prime minister who once boasted, “You won't recognize Canada when I'm through with it,” lost the federal election last October and stepped down as leader of the Conservative Party, but remained a Member of Parliament.
TORONTO, July 27, 2016 /CNW/ - The release of the ground-breaking Ontario Changing Workplaces Review interim report highlights the urgent need for reform to address the reality of modern work.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and Toronto's in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including more than 35,000 in the Greater Toronto Area alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and Windsor's in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including more than 13,300 in the Windsor area alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, employing 125,400 people across Canada while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
"The auto industry is important to the Canadian economy generally, and absolutely vital in the communities where assembly and parts plants are located," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and London's in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including more than 14,000 in the London area alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and the Waterloo Region's in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including more than 12,000 in Waterloo Region alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and in St. Catharines-Niagara in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including 3,000 in the St. Catharines-Niagara area alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The auto industry is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing, and Oshawa's in particular, employing 125,400 people across Canada, including 5,600 in the Oshawa area alone, while contributing millions to taxes and local charities, new research from Unifor shows.
Unifor pulp and paper locals in British Columbia threw their support behind a rally on July 22 that demands an overhaul to the way the province’s forests are managed.
VANCOUVER – Over 4,700 transit operators, mechanics, maintenance and SeaBus workers in Metro Vancouver have voted 82% tonight to ratify a new 3-year contract with Coast Mountain Bus Company with wage and shift premium increases and better working conditions and benefits for members.
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