Unifor will release a major, independent study focusing on Canadas auto industry.

Canadas largest unio in the private sector, and the leading unio in the auto sector, will release an study examining the economic impact of the General Motors plant in Oshawa.

This study will give industry, government and labour the hard data they need to make decisions about the future of the auto industry in Canada, said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who will be at the press conference.

Unifor commissioned the study to provide an independent assessment of the importance of the plant to the Canadian economy as a whole. Unifor has long argued that Canada needs a national auto strategy, as other countries already have, to ensure the industry continues to be a source of good jobs.

The study examines the economic impact of GMs Oshawa complex—including its 3,600 hourly production workers and an estimated 500 salaried staff whose jobs are tied to manufacturing production there.

Unifor Economist Jim Stanford, along with the reports author, will also be at the press conference.

What: Press conference to release an independent study on the economic impact of the General Motors plant in OshawaWhen: March 30, 9:30amwher: Queens Park Media Studio, Main Legislative Building, Queens ParkSpeakers: Unifor National President Jerry Dias, Unifor Economist Jim Stanford and the reports author

Unifor is Canadas largest unio in the private sector, representing more than 305,000 workers, including close to 40,000 in the auto sector. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers unio merged.

SOURCE Unifor