Titan Tool lockout escalates after company uses scabs at Windsor facility

[Omaha Steve]

https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/titan-tool-lockout-escalates-after-company-uses-scabs-windsor-facility

February 26, 2026

WINDSOR—As the lockout at Titan Tool surpassed 200 days, Unifor has strengthened its picket lines after the company was observed using scab labour at the Windsor facility.

“For nearly seven months, our members have stood up to this employer through every hardship imaginable, fighting for respect and a fair outcome to this lockout,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The last we heard from Titan Tool, our members were told the company intended to close the facility, but now it’s clear that scabs are in the plant. That is an utterly disgraceful way to treat these workers, their families and the Windsor community.”

In mid-January, Titan Tool & Die notified Unifor that it had ceased operations and would close the facility located on Howard Avenue. Since that time, the union has observed the company operating the plant using scabs. The union subsequently contacted the company to clarify its intentions. To date, the company has refused to respond to the union.

“The company notified the union that production at the Windsor operation would cease. However, just days after this written notice, they began engaging in suspicious activities at the plant and brought in replacement workers,” said Unifor Local 195 President Emile Nabbout. “After more than 200 days of lockout, Titan continues to withhold information about the future of this facility. We will keep bolstering our picket lines, as we refuse to remain passive while the company acts unethically and relies on our members to starve financially. Titan made a grave mistake with their decision to lock us out on August 11, 2025, because our members will not back down until justice is served.”