GM to invest $170-million to convert Oshawa plant, saving 300 union jobs
Eric Atkins, Globe and Mail May 8, 2019 General Motors Canada says it will invest $170-million and employ 300 people to make auto parts at its plant in Oshawa, Ont., after car assembly stops in December. Travis Hester, chief executive officer of GM Canada, said the factory east of Toronto will convert to a facility […]
Unifor, GM announce investment plan for Oshawa plant, 300 jobs to be saved
Alicja Siekierska, Yahoo Finance Canada May 8, 2019 General Motors will spend $170 million to transform its Oshawa Assembly Plant into a stamping and after-market parts facility, extending the life of the historic plant and preserving 300 jobs. The investment, announced by the presidents of GM Canada and Unifor in Toronto on Wednesday morning, will […]
Fiat Chrysler cuts 1,500 jobs as Windsor plant reduces minivan output
Chester Dawson, Bloomberg/Driving.ca April 1, 2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is cutting about 1,500 jobs at a factory in Canada that’s scaling back production due to slowing minivan sales.The Italian-American automaker plans to eliminate the third shift at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario beginning September 30, according to an emailed statement.The company produces Chrysler Pacifica and […]
Fiat Cuts 1,500 Jobs as Canada Plant Reduces Minivan Output
Chester Dawson, Bloomberg March 28th, 2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is cutting about 1,500 jobs at a factory in Canada that’s scaling back production due to slowing minivan sales.The Italian-American automaker plans to eliminate the third shift at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, beginning Sept. 30, according to an emailed statement. The company produces Chrysler […]