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Oshawa Assembly Moves to Two Shifts as GM Invests in the Plant’s Future and Supports Employees
2026-01-29
Oshawa, Ont. – As announced in May 2025, Oshawa Assembly will return to two shifts of production beginning February 2, at which time approximately 500 employees will be placed on layoff. GM and Unifor have worked closely to support employees through this transition with comprehensive separation packages, retirement support and other benefits. We recognize and thank employees impacted for their contributions to the company.
Preparations continue at Oshawa Assembly to build the next generation of gas-powered full-size pickups, supported by a $280 million investment that reinforces Oshawa’s future in GM’s key full-size truck program.
Support for Impacted Employees
- Under the GM/Unifor collective agreement, all hourly seniority employees impacted by the production adjustment at Oshawa Assembly are eligible to receive GM-paid Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB) that, when combined with Employment Insurance (EI) equals 70% of their regular weekly earnings and they will continue to have access to health care coverage.
- The duration of these benefits depends on the employee’s tenure and can range from nine months to approximately two years.
- Impacted employees will also receive outplacement support, including resume writing and interview preparation, support from Service Canada on EI claims, counselling and mental health services.
Facts on GM Canada’s Manufacturing Footprint
- GM has invested more than $2.6 billion in Canadian manufacturing in the past five years alone, including a $280 million investment to support production of next-generation full-size pickups reinforcing Oshawa’s future in GM’s key full-size truck program.
- Oshawa Assembly is GM’s only North American plant building both light-duty and heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado pickups on the same line, and a portion of Oshawa continues to support aftermarket parts focused on stamping, related sub-assembly and other activities for GM.
- St. Catharines Propulsion continues to play a key role—today and into the future— and will produce GM’s next-generation of V8 engines, which power our high-demand full-size trucks and SUVs.
- CAMI Assembly continues to be assessed for future opportunities.
GM Canada Fast Facts
- GM Canada employs thousands of Canadians across manufacturing facilities, a multi-campus advanced tech and software centre, parts distribution network, and corporate offices.
- With over 1,000 engineers, developers, and technical experts across three Ontario locations, GM Canada’s Technical Centre is a key hub for advanced engineering, software development, and vehicle testing.
- ~ 34,000 retirees supported through GM pensions and benefits.
- ~ 450 dealerships nationwide, with ~20,000 employees contributing to local economies while representing Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.
- GM Canada’s operations support thousands of indirect jobs across suppliers, logistics, services, and technology firms.