Bargaining

SARNIA—Unifor Local 914 members at Diamond Petrochemical Canada have ratified a new four-year collective agreement that delivers wage increases, a signing bonus, a new retirement benefit account and improved benefits.

“Energy workers keep this country running, and they deserve contracts that reflect the value of their work,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This agreement shows what members can win when they stand together and bargain with the strength of the energy pattern behind them.”

VANCOUVER—The 445 room attendants, servers, banquet staff and other workers at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will see wage increases of between 10% and 23% over the next three years, after members of Unifor Local 114 voted in favour of a new collective agreement on Oct. 27, 2026.

"Hotel workers make this city run, and they deserve a fair share of what they help build," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "These members stood together and won real raises, better benefits and stronger protections on the job."

Unifor Local 700 members at Autobus Venise in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in Quebec have been on strike since October 22, 2026, following an impasse in negotiations over wages and employer demands for significant concessions on guaranteed hours of work.

Guaranteed hours were central to the settlement that ended the previous labour dispute three years ago. Now, the employer is seeking to roll back those protections, threatening the stable, predictable income members rely on.

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 energy members have ratified a new four-year pattern agreement with Suncor. The deal sets the standard for about 7,200 workers in the union's National Energy Program.

"Energy workers power this country, and they have shown again what happens when they stand together," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. "I thank the bargaining committee for the work they did to win this agreement for members across the sector."

KANATA, ONT.— Unifor has secured an exceptional ruling from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ordering Best Theratronics Ltd. to compensate workers for lost wages and pension contributions and reimburse the union for supporting members during nearly eight months of strike action.

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.”

Jazz Aviation Crew Scheduling members from Unifor Local 2002, working at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, have secured a new four-year collective agreement, ratifying the contract by 100%.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee on this win, which includes an immediate significant wage gain. Jazz Crew schedulers do vital work to keep the airline running, and this agreement delivers meaningful recognition of their contributions through substantial wage gains, new premiums and improved benefits,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

VANCOUVER—Housekeeping and food and beverage workers at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will cast ballots on October 6 and 7, 2026 on a strike mandate for their bargaining committee.  

"Fairmont Hotel Vancouver workers deliver the world-class service this hotel is known for, and they deserve a contract that reflects it," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "A strong strike vote will send a clear message that the employer needs to come to the table with a fair offer."