Jun 22, 2026
Media Advisory - Unifor begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford Motor Company
Unifor
|June 18, 2026
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.
Media planning to attend in person are asked to register in advance by emailing [email protected].
To receive the Zoom link and/or media conference call information, contact [email protected].
The media conference will also be livestreamed at autotalks.ca.
WHAT: Opening of bargaining between Unifor and Ford Motor Company. Photo opportunity and media conference
WHERE: Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2026
10:45 a.m. - Media are asked to assemble in the City Hall Room at the Sheraton Centre.
Approximately 11:00 a.m. - Opening photo opportunity. Media will be escorted to the bargaining room for the ceremonial handshake and b-roll of the bargaining table.
1:00 p.m. - Unifor media conference. City Hall Room.
Zoom link and media call-in line available to registered media.
WHO:
Lana Payne, Unifor National President
John D’Agnolo, Unifor Ford Master Bargaining Chairperson, Unifor Auto Council Chairperson.
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