Unifor schedules media briefings as GM deadline approaches

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As the deadline approaches in negotiations with General Motors, the union has set up a workroom for media members and scheduled regular briefings to provide updates on Monday, September 19. In the event that a tentative agreement is reached during the weekend an announcement will be released.

The deadline for negotiations with GM is Monday, September 19 at 11:59 p.m. If GM does not offer investment and product to secure good jobs in Canada by the set deadline, Unifor members at the GM Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock plants will set up picket lines starting Tuesday, September 20.

For members of the media covering the talks, Unifor has booked the Wentworth Room at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Toronto. There will be tables and power bars for those needing a place to work. Briefings are planned for 4 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight on Monday, as required.

 Announcements will be available live via Periscope. Updates will also be posted on Twitter via @Autotalks16