Ford Motor Co. launched contract negotiations with Unifor to represent nearly 19,000 Canadian autoworkers. Existing collective agreements expire in September.
Unifor identified job security as its primary objective. The sector has lost approximately 6,500 manufacturing jobs. These losses have accumulated since February 2025.
The automotive industry currently faces pressure from U.S. tariffs. Uncertainty regarding the CUSMA trade agreement further complicates the bargaining environment.
Ford is the first of the Detroit Three automakers to begin talks. This outcome will establish the pattern for upcoming negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis.