GM Cutting “Third Shift” at Oshawa Plant in 2026, Hundreds of Jobs Affected
What’s Happening at General Motors?
General Motors (GM) is cutting the “third shift,” or midnight shift, at its Oshawa assembly plant in 2026.
The automaker announced the move, expected to affect hundreds of jobs, back in May 2025.
Check out our GM Layoffs & Severance page for more information on the potential downsizing and the rights that non-unionized employees have.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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