GM says approximately 500 workers will be laid off as automaker focuses on gas-powered, full-size pickupsGeneral Motors is set to cut the third shift at its Oshawa plant by end of day Friday, resulting in at least 1,000 people out of a job, the union representing the workers said. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYUnifor said it held an information meeting with Local 222 members on Wednesday, noting about 700 GM workers and at least 300 jobs involving the supply chain will be wiped out. GM shift cut at Oshawa plant Friday means job loss for at least 1,000 workersWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. “GM and Unifor have worked closely to support employees through this transition with comprehensive separation packages, retirement support and other benefits,” the automaker said. Trade warThe job losses follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada when a 25% tariff was slapped last spring on Canadian-made vehicles entering the country.