
GM workers hit the picket lines at three facilities in Ontario
TORONTO — Unifor workers have kicked off a strike at General Motors Canada after failing to reach a new contract with the U.S. automaker.
Unifor national president Lana Payne said in a statement early Tuesday that GM has refused to meet the pattern agreement the union negotiated with Ford of Canada.
“The company knows our members will never let GM break our pattern – not today – not ever,” Payne said.
“The company continues to fall short on our pension demands, income supports for retired workers, and meaningful steps to transition temporary workers into permanent, full-time jobs.”