Windsor Star (blog)A 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 (blog)
PoV: Low Canadian dollar helps province’s auto sector look good – Chatham Daily News
Chatham Daily NewsAccording 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 … [Read more...] about PoV: Low Canadian dollar helps province’s auto sector look good – Chatham Daily News
Competitive labour costs key to saving Canadian auto jobs, analyst says – Windsor Star
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
