Labour experts say the United Auto Workers plans for limited strikes in the U.S. strengthen Unifor's bargaining position in Canada.
"We've always had a strong hand," Payne toldin an interview on Friday. "We've gone through many decades in which working people were barely keeping pace with inflation. During that time, we have seen inequality grow, and we have seen corporations do very well."
For now, Payne says the three U.S. locations chosen for strikes by the UAW will have no impact on operations in Canada. But given the highly integrated nature of the sector, she adds that could quickly change if the situation escalates.Story continues Payne says pensions remain the top concern among her membership, as well as job security amid the industry-wide transition to electric vehicles .
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