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WINDSOR—Unifor and Titan Tool & Die have reached an agreement, bringing a nearly year-long lockout to an end.

“While the end of operations is not the outcome we hoped for, our members will now receive the severance payment that they are due,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Unifor truly appreciates the support of our broader union in this struggle and the amazing solidarity these members received throughout.”

PLATTSVILLE, ON—Unifor members at the Saint-Gobain plant in Plattsville, Ontario began strike action on July 24, 2026, after the company failed to make a fair offer.

“Our hard-working members at Saint-Gobain have the full support of Unifor members across the country in their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Members voted 97% in favour of strike action if a new collective agreement could not be reached. Key bargaining issues include pensions and wages.

TORONTO—Unifor will commence contract negotiations with General Motors (GM) on August 10, 2026. The union represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, including Oshawa Assembly, Ingersoll Assembly (CAMI), St. Catharines Propulsion and Woodstock Distribution Centre. 

TORONTO—Unifor members employed at Ford Motor Company facilities across Canada have voted overwhelmingly in support of a new three-year collective agreement with the company.

TORONTO— Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company, which covers 5,150 union members employed at Ford facilities in Canada. 

“Securing this tentative agreement comes at a vital time for Canada’s auto workers and our domestic industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Every member of our bargaining committee came to the table resolved to reach a fair deal that protects good union jobs in the most challenging of economic times.” 

Unifor National President Lana Payne and Ford Master Bargaining Committee Chair John D’Agnolo outlined key issues facing auto workers as they addressed media following the opening of negotiations with Ford. 

TORONTO—Unifor began contract negotiations with Ford Motor Company today on behalf of the union’s 5,150 members at Ford facilities across Canada.

“This will be one of the most consequential rounds of Detroit Three bargaining in decades. Workers are living with the effects of Trump’s trade and investment war at work, in their homes and in their communities,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

TORONTO— Unifor will begin 2026 auto negotiations with Ford Motor Company on June 22, 2026. 

Negotiations will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, where a photo opportunity featuring the ceremonial opening handshake will be held. This is a photo opportunity only; no questions will be taken at that time.

Following the bargaining session, Unifor will hold a media conference. A Zoom link and media call-in line will be available for reporters participating remotely.

On June 22, Unifor begins Detroit Three bargaining in what will be one of the most consequential rounds of auto negotiations our union has faced. 

We’re heading into these negotiations at a critical moment for auto workers. 

Unifor will begin negotiations with Ford Motor Company, where we believe we can establish the strongest possible pattern agreement for Detroit Three members.

TORONTO- Unifor will commence 2026 Detroit Three auto negotiations on June 22, starting with Ford Motor Company. Unifor represents approximately 5,000 workers at various Ford of Canada facilities.

"Currently, the Canadian auto sector, and in turn our members and their families, face unprecedented challenges. Unifor firmly believes it is in the best interest of our members across the Detroit Three to work to establish the pattern agreement for 2026 auto bargaining with Ford Motor Company” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.