GM Oshawa Plant: Lowkey Major Job Cuts Incoming 😬

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Alright, listen up, this is kinda a big deal. GM is like, "Yeah, we're cutting the third shift at the Oshawa plant in Ontario." They’re saying it's because of "forecast demand" and the "evolving trade environment," which is basically code for they're blaming Trump's tariffs. They wanna switch the plant over to making more trucks for Canadian peeps.

But here's where it gets spicy. Unifor, the union representing the workers, is NOT having it. They're calling the move "reckless" and "devastating." Like, imagine finding out you're about to be jobless because of some trade war drama. Major L.

The guv is also pressed. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it's "extremely tough" for the workers, and Industry Minister Anita Anand is all like, "GM, spill the tea! What's really going on?"

So, yeah, Trump's tariffs are allegedly messing with things. He put a 25% tariff on vehicle imports into the US, but CUSMA is tryna keep American-made parts exempt. The union's saying it's sus though, and that it doesn't really help the Canadian auto industry.

And the numbers are scary. Ontario's Financial Accountability Office is predicting like 68,100 fewer jobs in Ontario by 2025 because of these tariffs. Bruh.

The Mayor of Oshawa, Dan Carter, is trying to stay positive, but honestly, this is a major hit. The Oshawa plant is currently making Chevrolet Silverados, so this shift cut could affect production. Stay woke, fam. This situation is still developing.