Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector union, will begin its 2026 auto negotiations with Ford Motor Company on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The opening of bargaining marks the start of contract talks covering workers at Ford's Canadian facilities.
Event Details
Media are asked to assemble in the City Hall Room at the Sheraton Centre by 10:45 a.m. for the ceremonial opening handshake, scheduled for approximately 11:00 a.m. This photo opportunity will include b-roll of the bargaining table. No questions will be taken at that time.
Following the bargaining session, Unifor will hold a media conference at 1:00 p.m. in the same room. A Zoom link and media call-in line will be provided for remote reporters. The conference will also be livestreamed at autotalks.ca.
Key Participants
Lana Payne, Unifor National President, and John D’Agnolo, Unifor Ford Master Bargaining Chairperson and Auto Council Chairperson, will be present. The union represents 320,000 workers across Canada and advocates for workers' rights, equality, and social justice.
Media planning to attend in person must register by emailing kathleen.okeefe@unifor.org. For remote access, contact the same email to receive the Zoom link or call-in information.
