# Aug. 31, 2026 | Unifor ratifies GM deal; how sodium ion batteries could reshape automotive

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-08-31T17:00:00+00:00
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Unifor ratifies its General Motors Canada deal with 80 percent voting yes. Toyota and Honda face the steepest Canada tariff exposure. Plus, Emerald Battery Labs’ David Bell details sodium ion’s potential.

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