"Canada's Auto Industry on Shaky Ground: Union's Gains in Jeopardy as Sector Faces Uncertainty. The union that secured significant gains for its 18,000 members at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants in Canada back in 2023 is now bracing for a potentially tumultuous future. With the auto sector facing new challenges, including rising production costs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer demand, the union's hard-won benefits may be at risk of erosion. As the industry navigates these treacherous waters, workers are left wondering if their gains will hold up in the face of adversity."
The union that represents 18,000 workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis plants in Canada won substantial gains for members in 2023. Three years later, Canada’s auto sector faces a different ...