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TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO—Auto parts workers at the Autoneum plant in Tillsonburg, Ontario went on strike today after union members rejected the company’s offer.
“For more than fifty years, workers at the Tillsonburg plant have been an important part of the local economy and a vital part of the province’s auto parts supply chain,” said Naureen Rizvi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. “Unifor Local 1859 members have the full support of our union’s 315,000 members in this dispute.”
Unifor Local 1859 represents 174 workers at the plant who manufacture component parts such as thermal and acoustic insulators for a variety of auto industry customers, including Detroit Three automakers. Union members previously delivered a strong strike mandate voting 98% in favour of job action.
“Workers at Autoneum want wage increases that reflect the current cost of living situation and improvements to the pension plan,” said Lorraine Sinclair, Unifor Local 1859 President. “We will continue to work with the employer to reach a fair deal that reflects the years of hard work and dedication our members have shown to this company.”
Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
