Stellantis signs MOU with Canadian armoured vehicle maker on potential sale of Brampton, Ont., plant
Stellantis has paused contract negotiations with the Unifor union following a dispute over the potential sale of its idled Brampton, Ontario assembly plant. The union argues that the proposed sale threatens worker benefits and the broader Canadian industrial sector.
Why it matters
The impasse highlights ongoing tensions in the automotive sector regarding manufacturing jobs and the future of domestic production facilities.
Meanwhile, the union representing Canadian workers at Stellantis said it has paused contract talks, citing an impasse over the future of the Brampton plant.
Trevor Longley, chairman, president and CEO of Stellantis Canada, said the company considered multiple options for the facility, which has been idled since 2023.
"Stellantis believes that Roshel represents a strong path to restoring sustainable operations at Brampton Assembly, preserving the site's strategic role in Canada's advanced manufacturing sector and helping to avoid a prolonged period of inactivity," Longley said in an emailed statement.
Unifor is now "actively considering next steps" and said it will provide further details in the days ahead.
Stellantis is considering closing and selling Brampton assembly plant, Unifor says
Unifor, Stellantis talks hit impasse over future of Brampton plant
The current collective agreement between the automaker and union is set to expire Sept. 20 at 11:59 p.m.
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