Autoport workers vote to strike

Unifor members working at Autoport in Halifax have issued a strike notice. They can walk off the job at 12:01 am on February 27, 2024.

Conciliation is set to take place today, February 26.

Unifor Local 100 represents 239 employees at the Autoport vehicle processing and transshipment hub, situated in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Operating under CN Rail, Autoport stands as one of the most extensive facilities of its kind in North America, processing and transshipping close to 185,000 vehicles annually.

“The union remains fully committed to negotiating a fair and equitable deal for our members that address the challenging economic times,” said Lana Payne, Unifor national president. “I am calling on the employer to return to Monday’s negotiations with a genuine intent to reach an agreement. Our members prefer to avoid a labour dispute but stand ready to act if it becomes necessary.”

“Our members are seeking a deal that truly represents their hard work and dedication every single day,” said Cory Will, Unifor Local 100 President. “Anything less is unacceptable.”