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Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for its contract talks with GM
Unifor’s negotiations with GM cover approximately 4,300 workers at the St. Catharines Powertrain Plant, Oshawa Assembly Complex and Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre. PHOTO courtesy...
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Northvolt to establish battery gigafactory in Quebec
The Northvolt battery gigafactory to be built outside of Montreal will be able to produce batteries for a million electric vehicles a year. PHOTO courtesy...
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Time for a Canadian automaker? APMA president Flavio Volpe to address question at CMTS
At CMTS 2023, APMA president Flavio Volpe will also consider what’s next for Project Arrow, Canada’s first zero emissions, all-electric concept vehicle featuring materials...
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Unifor union reaches tentative deal with Ford to avert strike
If the tentative deal reached with Ford is ratified by Unifor union members, it will set a template for upcoming negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis, potentially staving off strikes at those two automotive giants as well. PHOTO courtesy Ford Motor Co.
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Canadian job shops on alert for escalating automotive labor strife
With 48% of the automotive parts made in Canada exported to the U.S., escalating strike action south of the border is certain to impact...
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“Battery Belt” to help boost U.S. manufacturing for remainder of decade
With the planned construction of new semiconductor, electric vehicle (EV) and battery sites, the manufacturing employment sector is expected to maintain robust job growth...
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GM Defense and NP Aerospace sign cooperation deal
Steve duMont, GM Defense president, and James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2023 Defense and Security Equipment International...
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Cavalier Tool investing $15 million to increase production in Windsor plant
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing’s investment will help the company increase productivity and expand its product offerings to include larger tools and molds. PHOTO courtesy...
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Investment helping FBT Inc boost domestic manufacturing to build EV and semiconductor supply chain
FBT in St. Catharines is upgrading its facility. This includes adopting new robotic and automated solutions that will create the processes to increase its...