Stellantis workers to vote on whether to authorize strike, if talks break down
The union representing more than 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada says its members will soon take a strike vote.
Unifor, the union representing over 9,000 Stellantis employees in Canada, is set to conduct a strike vote on October 17-18. The ballot will decide whether workers want their bargaining committee to authorize a strike should future negotiations stall. Voting for a strike does not obligate workers to stop working immediately. Unifor is pursuing a strike vote due to a deadlock between the union and the automaker over critical issues like job stability and the Brampton, Ontario plant Stellantis intends to sell.
According to the union, a strike should only be a final option but could be utilized as a bargaining tactic if talks collapse. Unifor anticipates releasing the vote results on October 19. The company has already negotiated agreements with the other two major automotive companies in Canada, Ford and General Motors.
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