General Motors is investing $280-million into its Oshawa plant, according to a union representing 3,000 of the facility’s workers.
Unifor claims the funds will help the team in Oshawa produce the next generation of pickup trucks with internal combustion engines.
“We have taken the next big step in securing the plant’s footprint and thousands of good paying union jobs in Ontario with GM’s investment and product commitment to the next generation of trucks,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “These workers build some of the highest quality trucks in the world and it is thanks to their hard work that this investment is possible. It makes sense to invest in our highly skilled Oshawa members, half of whom are women, to drive both the local and national economies forward.”
“Our members stand ready to build the next generation of trucks and the generation beyond that,” added Payne. “The success of the Oshawa-made Silverado trucks is helping fund GM’s EV investments. As the transition continues our members expect to share in the EV future.”
The Oshawa plant currently manufactures the Chevrolet Silverado pickup – including its HD and 1500 variants.
“It is important there is stability for our Local 222 members going forward,” said Jason Gale, Unifor GM Master Bargaining Chair. “Unifor fought long and hard to secure these jobs for Oshawa, as we’ve seen the plant return from the closure of vehicle assembly to a three-shift assembly operation today.”
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