Unifor says they support the federal government’s commitment to fund new TTC subway cars, with the union’s expectation being that the investment will result in jobs at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay.“This critical investment is the final piece of the puzzle needed to build much-needed subway cars for Toronto transit riders that can sustain hundreds of manufacturing and spin-off jobs,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.“Ensuring transit vehicles are made in Canada means that the benefits of public spending are delivered to workers through good jobs across the country.”Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced in Toronto that the federal government will earmark $1.2 billion over 10 years for the TTC, with $758 million going towards the purchase of 55 new subway cars for Line 2.Unifor Local 1075 members work at the Thunder Bay plant, which has built every subway car currently operating on TTC subway tracks.“Our members stand ready to build this next generation of subway cars, work which would allow our member to thrive in their own community and do what they do best – build and maintain safe, reliable and affordable transit vehicles,” said Unifor Local 1075 President Justin Roberts.At its peak, the Alstom plant (formerly Bombardier) was the region’s largest private sector employer sustaining jobs and economic activity in the area.Advertisem (ICE TORONTO)

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