Unifor Local 195 Says Stellantis Deal Crucial for Windsor Auto Jobs as Talks Begin
Unifor is seeking production commitments and job protections as Stellantis becomes the last Detroit Three automaker to open bargaining with the union.
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Bargaining between Stellantis and Unifor now underway
Talks have officially begun in the final installment of this year's Canadian auto industry bargaining.Contract talks formally began Tuesday morning in Toronto between Stellantis and Unifor. The traditional pre-talk handshake kicked things off.Unifor Local 444 President John Stewart, whose local represents 6,000 employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant, will act as the Master Bargaining Committee Chair.Stewart told reporters at an early afternoon …
On Tuesday, the Stellantis employee union began collective bargaining with the American automaker, marking the beginning of the final phase of its negotiations with the three major automobile manufacturers in Detroit.
Unifor Local 195 says Stellantis deal crucial for Windsor auto jobs as talks begin
Emile Nabbout, president of Unifor Local 195, says bargaining is about more than Windsor Assembly, noting his local represents 800 workers at roughly 22 parts suppliers that depend on vehicle production.
The Unifor union has begun negotiations with Stellantis for a new contract affecting more than 9,000 workers across Canada. The focus of the talks is on the company's commitment to Canada and preparing the workforce for the future. The union sees the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant and securing production volumes at other facilities as top priorities. Unifor aims to reach a preliminary agreement by September 11th.
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