GM Canada spokesman David Paterson agreed that discussions have been productive
TORONTO — Unifor Canada has suspended its negative ad blitz against General Motors Co. amidst new hope it can save some jobs at the century-old manufacturing plant in Oshawa, Ontario.
While Unifor national president Jerry Dias acknowledged that GM does not intend to manufacture vehicles in Oshawa beyond December — Unifor has previously fought for a production extension and refused to consider the decision a done deal — he said he’s optimistic about maintaining a footprint in Ottawa after three weeks of constructive talks with GM.
“It really is about saving as many jobs as we can and that’s the type of discussion we’re having right now.” , but would not answer questions on potential future work citing the ongoing bargaining. He said GM is focused on “taking care of our people,” whether that means generating new jobs or matching them with jobs others companies have offered.
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