Media Advisory: Unifor negotiations with Detroit Three begin tomorrow

August 11, 2020 TORONTO– Unifor will begin formal contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, Fiat Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, to reach collective agreements for nearly 20 thousand members on August 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, strict safety protocols will be in place for the duration of the negotiations to ensure compliance with Ontario health directives. Unifor will make every effort to provide media with all necessary materials to allow for safe, remote coverage. Journalists wishing to join the afternoon news conference participate in the Question & Answer portion of the media conference by phone must register by 3 p.m. today by emailing @email. In-person attendance will be restricted for opening photo ops but we will have space for one pool videographer and one pool still photographer. The news conference will be open to accredited media and will also be streamed live on Unifor’s Facebook page. Broadcast quality 4K footage will also be available for download upon request. A digital media kit including contact information, background on Canada’s auto industry and details on plant locations, products produced and number of workers can be found on this website which will be updated regularly. WHAT: Media conference and photo opportunities, opening of Detroit Three negotiations WHEN: Wednesday August 12, 2020 9:30 a.m. Fiat Chrysler opening photo op (pool coverage) - Grand Ballroom 11:30 a.m. General Motors opening photo op (pool coverage)- Grand Ballroom 2:00 p.m. Ford opening photo op (pool coverage) - Grand Ballroom 3:15 p.m. News Conference - Dominion Ballroom and live on Facebook WHERE: Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto WHO: Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Unifor Master Bargaining Committee representatives For media inquiries please contact Unifor Unifor Director of Communications Natalie Clancy: @email or (416) 707-5794.