Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three-Year Canadian Labor Deal

Ford Motor Company of Canada and the union Unifor reached a tentative three-year national labor agreement on July 11, 2026. The deal covers 5,150 unionized employees across Canada, including workers at the Oakville Assembly Complex, the Windsor Annex and Essex Engine Plants, and parts distribution centers in Casselman, Paris, and Leduc. The agreement received unanimous endorsement from the Unifor Ford Master Bargaining Committee and is subject to ratification by members from July 17 to 19.

Negotiations began on June 22 and focused on wages, benefits, pensions, and income security. The deal comes amid economic instability in the Canadian automotive sector, driven by tariffs imposed by Donald Trump and the layoff of approximately 6,000 workers across the industry. Unifor intentionally prioritized negotiations with Ford over General Motors and Stellantis, intending for this agreement to serve as a pattern for upcoming talks with those automakers.

Separately, Ford confirmed that the Oakville Assembly Plant, which has been on hiatus since May 2024, will resume production of Super Duty pickup trucks in late 2026, securing roughly 1,800 jobs. The current contracts for the 'Big Three' automakers are set to expire on September 20.