Joly urges Stellantis, union to resume talks

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Photo by John Mahoney / MONTREAL GAZETTEJeep parent Stellantis NV and its unionized workers should resume labour talks, Industry Minister Melanie Joly urged Friday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“They need to get back to the negotiation table, and they can find a really trustworthy partner in myself and the government to make sure that they get to a deal,” Joly told reporters in Ottawa.A collective agreement between Stellantis and Unifor, which represents about 9,000 unionized employees at the company’s factories in Canada, expires Sunday. The two parties have been at an impasse since last week, when armored-vehicle maker Roshel Inc. said it had signed a memo that outlines steps toward buying an idled Toronto-area plant from Stellantis.The defence supplier is trying to get a Canadian military contract to build light utility vehicles, and has said it could bring back workers quickly to the Brampton facility if it’s successful.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againUnifor opposes the transaction, which “should be met with fierce resistance from the federal government,” it said in a letter to Joly dated Wednesday.Joly said Friday that the government “didn’t participate in any form of negotiation or endorsement whatsoever” with regards to talks between Roshel and Stellantis.As a result of the impasse, “strike action remains a real possibility,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said at a news conference Thursday, though the union hopes to reach a tentative settlement without it. The same morning, Stellantis sent a letter to workers at its plant in Brampton, Ontario, saying it sees “no long-term business case” for making cars there. The facility has not produced vehicles since late 2023.The Canadian government had given hundreds of millions of dollars in financial help to Stellantis in return for production promises.“When it comes to the Stellantis plant, my position has always been clear: That plant needs to reopen. We need a new model. If not, we’ll get our money back,” Joly said.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.