US EditionHundreds of workers laid off at Ingersoll, Ont. assembly plant as GM halts production
- General Motors announced a temporary shutdown of its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, resulting in nearly 500 layoffs set to begin on April 14.
- The decision was attributed to low demand for the BrightDrop vehicle and high inventory, not related to U.S. tariffs.
- Unifor, the union representing the workers, stated that the news is 'devastating' for its members.
- Political leaders expressed their support for affected workers and called for government assistance.
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According to the company, the employees affected will be temporarily dismissed and may be entitled to subpayments
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