GM layoffs hit CAMI Assembly in Ontario

Brightdrop — CAMI is the sole producer of BrightDrop vans, which are marketed mainly to fleet customers as last-mile delivery vehicles. (GENERAL MOTORS)

February 11, 2025 05:49 PM

General Motors' BrightDrop commercial delivery van unit builds its Zevo 600 electric van. — CAMI is the sole producer of BrightDrop vans, which are marketed mainly to fleet customers as last-mile delivery vehicles. (GM)

General Motors Canada has laid off 79 unionized workers at CAMI Assembly, one week after the Ingersoll, Ont., facility that builds Chevrolet BrightDrop delivery vans returned to two shifts, according to Unifor Local 88.

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