Solidarity from IG Metall for the Oshawa workers
Dear Chris Buckley, dear Canadian comrades,
we are shocked about the decision of the GM Management to close your plant and we consider this behavior as an unacceptable betrayal after you had concluded a settlement with GM Management two weeks ago.
No union can accept this kind of behaviour. This is an infringement of the basic rules of negotiation and cooperation and affects every democratic society. With this decision the GM Management has lost credibility for future negotiations.
We stay in solidarity with you and we will support you in every way we can. The IG Metall joins your protest because what is happening in Oshawa is unique and affects every union which has to deal with GM. We have also to ensure that this kind of company policy does not become an example to follow.
Please transmit our support and regards to the workers you represent.
In solidarity,
Berthold Huber
IG Metall President
