Windsor StarA falling loonie is lowering hourly labour costs at Detroit Three auto plants in Canada, but unionized workers may have to temper wage hike expectations to preserve auto jobs and production here, an industry analyst said Tuesday. “It makes them highly ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about Competitive labour costs key to saving Canadian auto jobs, analyst says – Windsor Star
PoV: Low Canadian dollar helps province’s auto sector look good – Sarnia Observer
Sarnia ObserverAccording to information compiled by a Michigan think-tank and by Unifor, the union that represents autoworkers in Ontario, Canada's falling dollar is helping to keep this province competitive with the United States. The Ann Arbor-based Centre for Automotive ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about PoV: Low Canadian dollar helps province’s auto sector look good – Sarnia Observer
33000 jobs on the line if GM Oshawa plants shut doors: study – bnn.ca
33000 jobs on the line if GM Oshawa plants shut doors: studybnn.caTens of thousands of auto workers could be out of work if the General Motors plants in Oshawa shut their doors, a new study suggests. The study was conducted by the Centre for Spatial Economics on behalf of Unifor, a union that … [Read more...] about 33000 jobs on the line if GM Oshawa plants shut doors: study – bnn.ca
Falling loonie gives lift to auto sector – bnn.ca
Falling loonie gives lift to auto sectorbnn.caTotal labour costs at Detroit Three plants in Canada have fallen to levels below those at the companies' U.S. factories, a sign the falling value of the Canadian dollar is helping improve this country's competitive position in the auto sector. All-in … [Read more...] about Falling loonie gives lift to auto sector – bnn.ca
Shutdown Of GM Plant In Oshawa Ontario Threatens 33000 Jobs – American Live Wire
American Live WireOshawa, Ontario – Auto manufacturing is big business in Ontario Canada, where GM, Ford, and Chrysler have assembly plants. These plants manufacture cars for the world market, and not just for Canada. There are entire cities that rely heavily on the jobs ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about Shutdown Of GM Plant In Oshawa Ontario Threatens 33000 Jobs – American Live Wire
GM Oshawa plant closures would have sweeping economic impact: Unifor – Yahoo Canada Finance – Insight (blog)
Yahoo Canada Finance - Insight (blog)While 4,100 are employed between the plants and GM's head office in Canada, the report found an additional 25,000 to 29,000 spillover jobs tethered to the auto sector – like nearby services and suppliers – would fade. Annual wages in the province would ...and … [Read more...] about GM Oshawa plant closures would have sweeping economic impact: Unifor – Yahoo Canada Finance – Insight (blog)
Shuttering GM Oshawa plant could cost 33000 jobs: Union – Canadian Labour Reporter
Shuttering GM Oshawa plant could cost 33000 jobs: UnionCanadian Labour Reporter“The benefits to all Canadians are evident in this report. This underlines why Canada needs a focused strategy to win new auto investment, just like other countries have,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor's national president, … [Read more...] about Shuttering GM Oshawa plant could cost 33000 jobs: Union – Canadian Labour Reporter
GM plants support 33000 jobs, union says – Toronto Star
Toronto Star“Canada is a great place for GM to do business, and we all benefit greatly from them being here,” Unifor National President Jerry Dias told a press conference. “This underlines why Canada needs a focused strategy to win new auto investment, just like other ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about GM plants support 33000 jobs, union says – Toronto Star
Taxpayer investment in GM will pay off: Union – Toronto Sun
Toronto SunUnifor National President Jerry Dias said governments must directly invest in the auto sector to keep the industry alive in Canada. “Oshawa won't survive unless both the federal and provincial governments are prepared to play,” Dias said Monday. “There is ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about Taxpayer investment in GM will pay off: Union – Toronto Sun
Falling dollar gives lift to Canadian auto sector – The Globe and Mail (subscription)
The Globe and Mail (subscription)Total labour costs at Detroit Three plants in Canada have fallen to levels below those at the companies' U.S. factories, a sign the falling value of the Canadian dollar is helping improve this country's competitive position in the auto sector. All-in labour costs … [Read more...] about Falling dollar gives lift to Canadian auto sector – The Globe and Mail (subscription)
Oshawa General Motors plant closure would lead to tens of thousands in job … – durhamregion.com
durhamregion.comOSHAWA -- The closure of General Motors' Oshawa plant would be a massive negative shock not only to the local economy but to the country as a whole that would take years to recover from, a new study commissioned by the union representing local auto ... “One of the advantages we have … [Read more...] about Oshawa General Motors plant closure would lead to tens of thousands in job … – durhamregion.com
GM plants support 33000 jobs, union says – OurWindsor.ca
OurWindsor.ca“Canada is a great place for GM to do business, and we all benefit greatly from them being here,” Unifor National President Jerry Dias told a press conference. “This underlines why Canada needs a focused strategy to win new auto investment, just like other ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about GM plants support 33000 jobs, union says – OurWindsor.ca
Auto industry benefits all of Canada – PR Newswire (press release)
Auto industry benefits all of CanadaPR Newswire (press release)TORONTO, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - A new study released today confirms the massive economic benefits from the General Motors operations in Oshawa. "Canada is a great place for GM to do business, and we all benefit greatly from them … [Read more...] about Auto industry benefits all of Canada – PR Newswire (press release)
Closing GM’s Oshawa plants would cut GDP by $5B, union says – PLANT
PLANT“The benefits to all Canadians are evident in this report. This underlines why Canada needs a focused strategy to win new auto investment, just like other countries have,” Dias said. The study examines the overall economic impact of GM's Oshawa complex, ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about Closing GM’s Oshawa plants would cut GDP by $5B, union says – PLANT
/REPEAT — Unifor to release major auto industry study/ – Canada NewsWire (press release)
/REPEAT -- Unifor to release major auto industry study/Canada NewsWire (press release)TORONTO, March 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's largest union in the private sector, and the leading union in the auto sector, will release an independent study Monday examining the economic impact of the General Motors … [Read more...] about /REPEAT — Unifor to release major auto industry study/ – Canada NewsWire (press release)
GM Oshawa plant closings would have ‘profound’ impact, union study says – The Globe and Mail (subscription)
The Globe and Mail (subscription)“The closure of that facility would have a profound impact on the communities in the eastern half of the GTA, for [Ontario] as a whole and indeed for the Canadian economy,” says the study, which is scheduled to be released Monday. GM's Oshawa complex has been an … [Read more...] about GM Oshawa plant closings would have ‘profound’ impact, union study says – The Globe and Mail (subscription)
33000 jobs on the line if GM Oshawa plants shut doors: study – CTV News
CTV NewsTens of thousands of auto workers could be out of work if the General Motors plants in Oshawa shut their doors, a new study suggests. The study was conducted by the Centre for Spatial Economics on behalf of Unifor, a union that represents workers at both ...and more ...read more … [Read more...] about 33000 jobs on the line if GM Oshawa plants shut doors: study – CTV News
Auto industry benefits all of Canada – NorthumberlandView.ca
Auto industry benefits all of CanadaNorthumberlandView.caTORONTO, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - A new study released today confirms the massive economic benefits from the General Motors operations in Oshawa. "Canada is a great place for GM to do business, and we all benefit greatly from them being … [Read more...] about Auto industry benefits all of Canada – NorthumberlandView.ca
GM Oshawa plant closings would have ‘profound’ impact, union study says – bnn.ca
GM Oshawa plant closings would have 'profound' impact, union study saysbnn.ca“The closure of that facility would have a profound impact on the communities in the eastern half of the GTA, for [Ontario] as a whole and indeed for the Canadian economy,” says the study, which is scheduled to be released … [Read more...] about GM Oshawa plant closings would have ‘profound’ impact, union study says – bnn.ca
A Car Loan Is A Car Loan – Or Is It?
Looking for a car loan when you have marginal or poor credit can become a daunting experience. The problem is once your emotions have taken hold of you it becomes more than just a logical purchase out of necessity. Perhaps your neighbor just got a nice new or pre-owned minivan... and now you want … [Read more...] about A Car Loan Is A Car Loan – Or Is It?
