Automotive
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Talks set to carry on but no deal yet in UAW strike vs GM
The strike against GM has brought to a standstill to more than 50 factories and parts warehouses
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Unifor president says GM could face strike in Canada if trust is not restored
A strike “may very well” sprout at Canadian plants in 2020, Unifor president Jerry Dias
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UAW official: GM’s offer came too late to avoid strike
UAW vice-president Terry Dittes told GM that the latest offer could have made it possible to reach an agreement
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NDP’s Jagmeet Singh wants to resurrect automotive innovation strategy
Singh hopes to raise incentives for zero-emission vehicles to $15,000 from $5,000 as long as the car is manufactured in Canada
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India’s economy slows, stalling once thriving manufacturing
A surprise demonetization in 2016 and the hasty rollout of a goods and services tax were dire blows to manufacturing, especially the auto industry
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U.S. manufacturers, retailers less optimistic, survey says
Manufacturers have become significantly more conservative about investing in their companies
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Walkout: GM contract dispute sees more than 49,000 workers cross picket line
The shut down affects 33 manufacturing plants in nine U.S. states, as well as 22 parts distribution warehouses
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Ford recalls some vehicles due to sharp seat frame edge
Automaker is recalling 311,907 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 23,380 in Canada and 3,045 in Mexico
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Digitalization of railways drives adoption of connected trains and fleet telematics
On-board connectivity and access to online services is set to improve passenger rail traffic and optimize freight management
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Union discussions over Windsor plant closure await response
Unifor held high-level discussions with Nemak representatives to find a resolution to a dispute over contracts
