Unifor aims to unionize Volkswagen's EV battery plant in Ontario

Lana Payne Wins Unifor Presidency — For “the first time in a long time,” Lana Payne told Automotive News Canada, Unifor will “get to expand the unionized footprint” in Canada’s auto sector. (DAVID KENNEDY)

May 10, 2023 06:40 PM

Unifor President Lana Payne is not mincing words about the union’s intentions for Volkswagen Group’s planned battery cell manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ont.

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