'We remain far apart': Union updates talks to end CAMI strike
CBC News | Posted: October 5, 2017 5:43 PM | Last Updated: October 5, 2017
Unifor and General Motors to break for Thanksgiving weekend
The union representing 2,800 striking workers at General Motor's CAMI plant in Ingersoll says the two sides remain far apart on "key issues".
In a statement posted Thursday on its website, Unifor said it had been meeting daily with the company since Sept. 27. The union reports that it has also been dealing directly with representatives at GM's headquarters in Detroit.
"We have worked through a lot of the contract language during this period," said Unifor. "We remain far apart on economics and job security.
"[We] await a response from GM Detroit on these outstanding issues".
Break from negotiations
The company and the union have agreed to take a break over the Thanksgiving long weekend. The two sides will reconvene on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
"In the event GM Detroit responds sooner we have made it clear that the Master Bargaining Committee, and our Unifor National Representatives, are available to meet at a moments notice." said Unifor in its online update.
CAMI Automotive workers walked off the job in Ingersoll on Sept 17.