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August 12, 2020 FCA Canada Head of Human Resources Jacqueline Oliva and Unifor National President Jerry Dias opened 2020 contract talks with a document exchange, during an event today at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto. The ceremony marks the official start of bargaining.
Vehicle production at FCA facilities in Canada for 2019 was 447,954 units, which accounts for 23 per cent of total vehicle production in Canada and 43 per cent of domestic-three vehicle production in Canada.
FCA Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA, founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925.
PLANT FACT SHEET: Brampton Assembly Plant and Brampton Satellite Stamping Plant, Brampton On May 2, 2022, a $3.6 billion CAD ($2.8 billion USD) investment was announced to transform both the Windsor and Brampton Assembly Plants to support the Company’s Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. Beginning in 2024, Brampton will be retooled and fully modernized. When production resumes in 2025, the plant will introduce an all-new, flexible architecture to support the company's electrification plans.
PLANT FACT SHEET: Etobicoke Casting Plant, Toronto On Aug. 1, 2022, Stellantis announced an investment of $99 million for three North American plants for production of a new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine that has both direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) applications. Nearly $2 million will be invested at Etobicoke to support the development and installation of new tooling and equipment upgrades for production of the oil pan for the engine.
PLANT FACT SHEET: Windsor Assembly Plant, Windsor Facility was built in 1928. In 1939, a special Chrysler royal convertible sedan was built for the 1939 Royal Tour and thousands were shipped overseas. From 1925-1965, vehicles produced at the plant included Plymouth two- and four-door sedans, Dodge hardtops, DeSoto convertibles, Chrysler station wagons and club coupes.
Opened in May 1996 with a $30 million (CDN) investment, it was the first partnership of its kind in Canada that linked industry and academia. With a total Research and Development spend in Canada now exceeding $1 billion, the ARDC benefits all partners.
October 19, 2020 FCA Canada confirmed today that its Unifor-represented workforce has ratified a new three-year agreement that builds on the company’s commitment to grow its Canadian manufacturing operations by providing total investments of up to $1.58 billion and creating 2,000 new jobs.
October 14, 2020 FCA Canada confirms that the Company has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor on a new contract. Further details will be provided at a later date.
Jacqueline Oliva was named head of human resources, FCA Canada in June 2018.
2020 Collective Bargaining Talks
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