An automaker has reached a preliminary agreement to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant to a defense contractor, raising concerns over potential job losses and labor disputes. The deal, announced recently, could spark a confrontation with the union representing workers and government officials over the facility’s future operations. With negotiations still underway, the move threatens to reshape the plant’s role and the livelihoods of those employed there. The outcome may hinge on whether alternative uses or protections for workers can be secured before the sale is finalized.
The automaker signed a preliminary deal to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant to defence contractor Roshel on Sept. 11, likely setting up a pitched battle with Unifor and government over the future of ...
