Unifor Secures Significant Pay Gains for CAMI Workers in New GM Contract

Unifor members at the CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly plants in Ingersoll, Ontario, have ratified a new two-year collective agreement with General Motors that delivers substantial pay increases, aligning their wages with the Detroit Three pattern and eliminating a historic pay gap. The agreement includes a 15% wage increase for production workers and a 20.25% increase for skilled trades, along with other benefits like pension improvements and income replacement measures to protect workers during the EV transition.

Unifor Extends Contract Negotiation Deadline with General Motors at CAMI Plant

Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, has extended the negotiation deadline with General Motors for members at the CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly facilities in Ingersoll, Ontario. Negotiations are ongoing, and members will continue to work regular shifts. The union is prioritizing improvements to wages, pensions, and job security for its members, who have experienced significant layoffs following the plant’s transition to electric vehicle production.

Unifor Protests Paladin’s Treatment of Airport Workers at Calgary Stampede

Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, is holding a rally at Calgary International Airport during the Calgary Stampede to protest Paladin’s denial of bathroom breaks and water to airport security workers. The union claims that Paladin, which took over airport security operations in April, has created deplorable working conditions, including chronic understaffing, arbitrary dismissals, and limited access to basic necessities like water and washrooms. Unifor is demanding that Paladin address these issues immediately and treat their members with dignity and respect.

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