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Unifor-leden steunen onderhandelingscomité terwijl gesprekken vastlopen over stilgelegde fabriek in Brampton en voorgestelde verkoop aan Roshel

Unionized employees at Stellantis NV have delivered a powerful mandate to their union leaders, voting 97.3 percent in favor of strike action if negotiations with management fail to produce a new deal. The vote covers about 9,000 workers represented by Unifor at the automaker’s Canadian facilities.

Expired Contract and Stalled Negotiations

The previous collective agreement between Stellantis and Unifor expired in September. Talks broke down after armored-vehicle manufacturer Roshel Inc. announced it had signed a memorandum outlining steps to acquire an idled plant in the Toronto area. Unifor strongly opposes the transaction.

Lana Payne, Unifor National President, said members understand the challenges of the talks and have united behind their bargaining team. She emphasized their determination to secure an agreement that safeguards Canadian autoworker jobs.

Brampton Facility Remains Idle with No Restart Plans

The Stellantis plant in Brampton, Ontario has produced no vehicles since late 2023. Company officials informed workers in September that they see no long-term business case for vehicle production at the site.

Temporary Production Halt at Windsor Plant

Production has also been suspended at the company’s Windsor, Ontario assembly plant for three weeks, extending through the week of Nov. 2, according to a notice from the local union.

Company and Government Respond to Tensions

Stellantis spokesperson LouAnn Gosselin stated the company remains committed to good-faith bargaining and seeks an agreement that values employee contributions while ensuring the competitiveness of Canadian operations.

The Canadian government, which has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in support to Stellantis in exchange for production commitments, urged both sides to resume negotiations after the September impasse.

Our position is clear: we will bring back production to Brampton. These are well-paid jobs, here in Ontario, and we will make certain that Stellantis honors its commitments to Canadians.

The strike authorization vote took place on Oct. 17 and 18. Unifor is not yet in a legal position to initiate a strike.