Unifor has announced that workers at General Motors’ CAMI assembly plant and battery facility in Ontario have approved a new collective agreement, with wage gains for production workers and skilled trades totaling 15% and just over 20% respectively. The 5,600 autoworkers will see an immediate 10% pay increase, followed by additional bumps in the coming years, as outlined in the two-year contract. The union’s president, Lana Payne, highlighted the compressed wage gains as a significant achievement in the negotiations.
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Conservatives pull ahead as affordability and cost-of-living concerns grow: poll
The Conservative Party of Canada, led by Pierre Poilievre, has overtaken the Liberals in a recent Abacus poll, garnering 41% support compared to the Liberals' 39%, amid rising concerns over affordability and the economy. While Carney's approval remains strong at 49%, more Canadians (69%) feel it's time for a change, with many viewing Conservatives as better suited to address economic issues. Want More Context? 🔎
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