Toronto, Ontario — In a Monday announcement, Unifor said that it has reached a tentative deal with Stellantis, ending strike action.
A Unifor spokesperson said in an email that a “tentative agreement has been reached with Stellantis ending strike action at all Unifor facilities.”
On Sunday, the two sides had initially failed to reach an agreement, leading to a brief strike. More than 8,000 workers had walked off the job at Stellantis facilities in Canada, but talks continued successfully throughout Sunday night allowing the strike to end Monday morning.
The tentative agreement with Stellantis follows a similar pattern to the deals made with General Motors and Ford Motor Co.
The deal includes a wage increase of nearly 20 percent for production, 25 percent for skilled trades and a general yearly wage increase. The union also negotiated for a cost of living allowance, improved pension plans and added paid holidays, among other items.
“I am proud of our members at every Stellantis facility for their quick and decisive action during this brief and effective strike action,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said in a press release. “This agreement will considerably improve the living standards of every Unifor member at Stellantis.”
“Our members and our bargaining team stood firm in our resolve to reach a strong agreement that follows the union’s core economic pattern and all of the issues specific to our individual Stellantis facilities,” Unifor Stellantis Master Bargaining Chair James Stewart said in a press release. “The agreement puts in place all the elements of our pattern agreement, the protections autoworkers need throughout the EV transition, and next-generation products our members will build for years to come.”
