Ford Motor Co. and Unifor reach a tentative agreement for a three-year labour contract covering roughly 5,000 workers across six plants in Canada. The plants include five facilities in southern Ontario and one in Alberta. Multiple outlets report that the union and company keep key terms of the tentative deal largely under wraps until they are presented to union members for review and ratification. Carscoops and other coverage indicate the agreement is put forward to members for a vote later, following which details can be confirmed publicly.
Global News reports that the tentative agreement includes wage increases averaging about 3% each year for the three-year term, though the specific structure and other contract provisions are described as subject to member ratification and disclosure through Unifor. After the Ford deal is ratified, Unifor’s leadership turns attention to negotiations with other automakers, including Stellantis and General Motors, signalling upcoming talks for the union’s broader membership in Canada. The overall reporting frames the Ford agreement as a step in ongoing contract bargaining between Ford and Unifor.
