Cami auto workers set to vote on tentative deal between union, GM
Workers at Cami Assembly in Ingersoll have reached a tentative agreement with GM Canada, their union says. Details of the tentative agreement will be shared with workers at a ratification meeting Sept. 22, Unifor 88 said in a statement issued early on Wednesday. The union represents about 1,300 workers at the Ingersoll plant and has […]
70-job factory set to open, adding to London region’s industrial growth
A Quebec-based companyâs new $45-million manufacturing facility in Strathroy will add 70 full-time jobs and have a âhuge impact on the community,â one official says. Norbec, a manufacturer of insulated metal panels, is expanding the company’s footprint into Ontario by opening its 14,492-square-metre (156,000-square-feet) plant on nine hectares of industrial land in Strathroy on Wednesday. […]
London plans to hike hotel tax to keep pace with other cities
Politicians have endorsed hiking London’s hotel tax, even if some hotel and business owners don’t agree with it. Councillors voted 13-1 at a meeting Tuesday of the strategic priorities and policy committee in favour of a motion raising the municipal accommodation tax to five per cent from four. The tax is charged on hotel, motel […]
Donald Trump calls Michigan auto industry an ‘afterthought.’ Here are the facts | Bridge Michigan
In Flint, Donald Trump addressed his twin assassination attempts with trademark bravado: “Only consequential presidents get shot at.” He also spoke about the auto industry, EVs, tax policy and more. Here are the facts….