Subjects: MAV, LBR, AVO
Media Advisory - Unifor to announce Detroit strike target
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - On Tuesday September 8, 2020 Unifor's National President will announce live on Facebook which Detroit 3 automaker will be selected to establish the pattern agreement for 2020 auto bargaining.
"On Tuesday I will announce the company that I believe will give Unifor the best chance to address our bargaining agenda and our vision for the industry, including job security issues, new product allocations and economic progress for our members" said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "We will also continue to push provincial and federal governments to be active participants in support of our efforts to secure our auto industry's future. A future made in Canada."
The expiring collective agreements cover approximately 17,000 Unifor members at the Detroit Three.
Last weekend workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action should negotiations fail to reach a settlement with the target employer by the Sept 21st strike deadline.
WHAT: | Media conference and photo opportunities with bargaining committee members |
WHEN: | 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 |
WHERE: | Dominion Ballroom, Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto |
WHO: | Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Unifor Master Bargaining Committee representatives |
Journalists wishing to participate in the Question & Answer portion of the media conference by phone must register by 10 am Monday September by emailing [email protected]
In-person attendance will be restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in compliance with Ontario health directives. Those wishing to attend in person must also register in advance via email. A pool camera arrangement would be ideal.
The news conference will be open to accredited media and will also be streamed live on Unifor's Facebook page. Broadcast quality 4K footage of the event will also be available for download upon request. A digital media kit be found on this website. Unifor represents 9000 workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, 6300 at Ford Motor Company, and 4100 at General Motors.
Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
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