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Unifor casts doubt on Wescast’s claims to keep the Wingham foundry open

WINGHAM, ON—A Wescast Industries internal company memo obtained by Unifor says the Wingham foundry’s overseas owners will not close the facility, a claim the union says is dubious.“The record of...Read More

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June 05, 2023

Unifor condemns Wescast Industries for abandoning workers in Wingham

WINGHAM, ON—Wescast Industries’ decision to close its foundry operations will devastate workers, families and the community of Wingham, where the facility has operated for more than a century, Unifor says.“Wescast...Read More

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May 29, 2023

Auto parts workers at TRQSS ratify first contract

WINDSOR—More than 600 Unifor Local 444 members at TRQSS, a seatbelt manufacturing plant in Windsor, ratified their first contract this weekend making significant economic and equity gains.“This is a very...Read More

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May 08, 2023

Unifor launches labour action centre to assist former Adient workers

TILLSONBURG–Unifor has launched a new labour action centre to assist former Adient workers, who were displaced when the company abruptly announced the closure of its Tillsonburg seating foam plant in...Read More

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April 14, 2023

Union momentum heats up in Canada’s auto parts sector

LONDON—More than 150 auto parts workers at Sodecia Automotive hot stamping facilities in London, Ontario voted to join Unifor last month after a year-long union drive. “Auto parts workers understand...Read More

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March 20, 2023

Auto parts workers buckle up and join Unifor

Momentum to unionize continues to grow across Canada’s auto parts sector, after 600 workers at TRQSS Inc., a seatbelt manufacturer in Windsor, Ontario, voted to join Unifor.“By joining Unifor, auto...Read More

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January 16, 2023

Unifor ZF Automotive members ratifies new deal

The 220 Unifor members of Local 1411 have ratified a new three-year contract with their employer, ZF Automotive, in Midland, Ont.Key victories include keeping the Defined Benefit pension plan and...Read More

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December 12, 2022

Sudden closure of Adient Tillsonburg plant a betrayal, says Unifor

TILLSONBURG–Unifor condemns Adient management’s decision to suddenly close its Tillsonburg seating foam plant without warning, after operating in the community for more than fifty years. “It is clear that Adient...Read More

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November 15, 2022

Unifor unveils 29 recommendations to boost Canada’s auto sector

TORONTO — Unifor members endorsed a new auto policy at the union’s Constitutional Convention that sets out a comprehensive vision to transform Canada into a global leader in electric vehicle...Read More

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August 11, 2022

Unifor members at Pilkington Glass make major wage gains in new contract

Unifor Local 222 members at Pilkington Glass made significant wage gains in a new contract ratified on June 12, 2022. The three-year agreement covers approximately 100 union members who manufacture...Read More

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June 13, 2022