What’s going on at Alstom?
Approximately 250 jobs could be eliminated at Alstom’s Thunder Bay plant in June unless more contracts are secured.
“We’re laying off so many [workers] right now because again, the LRV (light rail vehicle) streetcar contract has come to completion and we currently have about just over 200 members working on that line,” Justin Roberts, president of Unifor Local 1075, told TBNewsWatch.com.
“As that one ramps down there will be a gradual layoff in smaller increments until the full completion of that contract.”
Perry Jensen, the company’s communications manager, said Alstom is actively working on potential future opportunities for the site.
It remains unclear if a workforce reduction would affect both unionized and non-unionized employees.
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Next steps for Alstom employees
If you’re fired or let go from Alstom, understanding your legal rights is crucial.
Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.
WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
- Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
- Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.
Major employers slashing staff
Reports of a looming workforce reduction at Alstom’s Thunder Bay plant comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.
Big names, including Google, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have scaled back their staffing levels as they navigate challenging economic conditions.
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Lost your job? Contact us
If you’ve been fired or let go from Alstom, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.
Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.
Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.
⛔ UNIONIZED? You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. These matters are governed by your collective bargaining agreement. By law, employment layers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues.
