TORONTO—The union representing workers at the Canadian operations of the major American automakers has received a strike mandate from its members as it prepares to negotiate contracts. Unifor says its members at General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobile voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action to back contract demands. Unifor President Jerry Dias says the clear mandate shows full support for the union’s bargaining committees. He says the union won’t accept deals with any of the three automakers unless they show a commitment to invest in Canada’s auto sector. The union is threatening job action if it doesn’t get an agreement before midnight on Sept. 19.

Source: thestar August 29, 2016 02:26 UTC