Unifor's 'expectations are very high' as contract talks with Detroit 3 start

Lana Payne at Poduium — Unifor President Lana Payne refuses to lay out specific union proposals, but says Unifor will be demanding “substantial wage improvements." (UNIFOR\/TWITTER)

August 11, 2023 03:27 AM

Unifor opened contract talks with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis in Toronto Aug. 10, as both sides grapple with the transition to electric vehicles and the rising cost of living for workers throughout Canada.

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