Ken Lewenza gestures during the Canadian Auto Workers convention in Toronto in September, where he was elected union president. (Canadian Press/Chris Young)

The Canadian Auto Workers are vowing to wage a battle against the minority Conservative government to force an economic stimulus package that suits the auto industry.

Union president Ken Lewenza says while the Conservatives were successful in suspending Parliament, the Liberal-NDP coalition that he supports won a partial victory by getting the government to backtrack on their economic statement.

Lewenza says that victory means the union will keep pushing for a stimulus package that suits the needs of Canadians and the auto industry.

The union leader says there's a "battle to wage" and that he's "damned pissed off."

Despite Parliament being suspended until late January, Industry Minister Tony Clement says there are funds in the last budget to help automakers.

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have pleaded with both the American and Canadian governments for substantial financial aid to avoid bankruptcy.