Unifor Begins 2026 Auto Negotiations with Ford Motor Company
TORONTO, June 18, 2026 /CNW/ – Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector union, will commence the 2026 auto negotiations with Ford Motor Company on Monday, June 22, 2026. The opening ceremony will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, featuring a ceremonial handshake and media opportunities.
Event Details
The negotiations will kick off with a photo opportunity at approximately 11:00 a.m., where media will be escorted to the bargaining room for the handshake and b-roll footage. No questions will be taken during this time. Following the bargaining session, Unifor will hold a media conference at 1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Room. A Zoom link and call-in line will be provided for remote participants.
Media Registration
Media planning to attend in person must register in advance by emailing kathleen.okeefe@unifor.org. To receive Zoom or call-in details, contact the same address. The media conference will also be livestreamed at autotalks.ca.
Key Participants
- Lana Payne, Unifor National President
- John D’Agnolo, Unifor Ford Master Bargaining Chairperson and Unifor Auto Council Chairperson
About Unifor
Unifor represents 320,000 workers across Canada in every major economic sector. The union advocates for workers' rights, equality, social justice, and progressive change. For more information, visit autotalks.ca.
SOURCE Unifor
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