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TORONTO—Unifor welcomes the $2.5 billion investment from the federal and Ontario governments to support the country’s auto industry, hit hard by the ongoing U.S. trade war on Canada, and is urging government to focus on sustaining threatened auto assembly operations in Brampton.

“Our auto sector and the workers who depend on it have been directly targeted by the Trump administration. Support by both the federal and Ontario governments is essential to see workers and the industry through this crisis,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

TORONTO—Unifor members at Stellantis have delivered a strong strike mandate with 97.3% voting in favour of authorizing strike action, if needed.

“Unifor members at Stellantis understand how difficult negotiations with the company have been and gave an overwhelming mandate to support their bargaining committee,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Our members are united in their determination to reach a fair agreement with Stellantis that protects jobs for Canadian autoworkers.”

Unifor is proceeding with strike authorization votes as negotiations with Stellantis remain at an impasse. A strike authorization gives the bargaining committee the authority to call a strike if necessary, it does not automatically mean a strike will take place.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly
Minister of Industry
House of Commons 
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0A6

Dear Minister Joly,

As you are aware, contract talks toward a renewal collective agreement between our union and Stellantis are currently at an impasse. The impasse is a result of many intersecting issues at the bargaining table but mostly centre on the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant. 

Unifor and Stellantis have reached an impasse in collective bargaining negotiations, following 10 days of intensive talks. The parties had set a targeted deadline of September 11, 2026 to reach a tentative settlement. The Unifor Master Bargaining Committee has paused negotiations in Toronto and is actively considering next steps.

TORONTO—Unifor members at General Motors voted overwhelmingly to ratify contracts that secure new products and investment, while also delivering the wages and benefit improvements in the union’s pattern agreement.

TORONTO—Unifor and Stellantis met today to begin negotiations on a new contract for more than 9,000 workers at facilities across Canada.

“Our focus in this round of bargaining will be on Stellantis’ commitment to Canada, and what that looks like. It’s about positioning our members for the future,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

Stellantis is the last Detroit Three company to enter bargaining with Unifor, following the successful negotiation of the union’s D3 pattern with Ford Motor Company and General Motors. 

Unifor opened negotiations with Stellantis today with the union focused on the future of more than 9,000 members at Stellantis facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

TORONTO—Unifor has reached tentative agreements with General Motors (GM) on behalf of more than 4,600 union members.

“Our bargaining committee worked diligently to reach these agreements, which deliver strong income and benefit gains, amid some of the most challenging times in our history,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

The new tentative agreements cover members of Unifor Locals 222, 88,199 and 636 employed at the Oshawa Assembly Plant, CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant and Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre.

Unifor is sounding the alarm as Stellantis is seriously considering closing and selling the Brampton Assembly Plant. Watch the media announcement for the latest from Lana Payne, Unifor National President and Vito Beato, Unifor Vice-Chair of Stellantis Council and Unifor Local 1285 President.