Stellantis workers begin voting on strike mandate as talks remain stalled

Stellantis workers in Canada are currently casting votes to decide whether to grant their union the authority to go on strike. This crucial decision is taking place amidst ongoing collective bargaining negotiations that have thus far failed to yield progress. The two-day vote concludes tomorrow, with Unifor expected to disclose the results on Monday.

Unifor maintains that a potential strike remains their ultimate option, as they continue to strive for a mutually beneficial agreement with the company. However, tensions persist between the union and Stellantis following the automaker's announcement to sell the Brampton, Ontario assembly plant to defense contractor Roshel. Stellantis contends that the plant's closure is driven by adverse market and trade conditions, but they posit that the sale could pave the way for future employment opportunities at the site.

In 2023, over 2,000 workers were made redundant when the Brampton plant ceased operations, with Stellantis subsequently relocating Jeep Compass production to Illinois.