International trade

Unifor has brought together experts, union leaders and rank and file union members to put together a worker-led plan for Canada's aerospace industry. Read the plan at https://aerounifor.ca/en/

Watch Unifor National President Lana Payne at the Standing Committee on International Trade today, calling for bold actions to protect Canadian jobs in EV production from China, which exploits workers and undermines fair trade practices.

(This editorial was originally published in the online and print editions of The Hill Times on Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

TORONTO—Unifor welcomes the federal government decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on all new energy vehicles imported from China as well as a new 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum.

WINGHAM— Unifor is intensifying efforts against Wescast Industries and its owner, Bohong Industries Group based in China, as the company continues to withhold approximately $10 million in termination and severance pay from 200 workers who lost their jobs at the Wingham, Ontario facility in July 2023. 

OTTAWA—Unifor is calling for the federal government to implement a series of tough and comprehensive measures as part of ongoing public consultations on protecting Canadian autoworkers from China’s unfair electric vehicle trade practices. 

On Monday, June 24, Unifor National President Lana Payne joined workers, politicians and auto industry representatives for the federal government’s announcement of a 30-day consultation on potential policy response to guard against unfair Chinese electric vehicle imports.

Launching July 2, the consultations will solicit opinions on how best to prevent dumping and other unfair practices by EV manufacturers in China that threaten Canadian auto and auto parts jobs across the country.