Stellantis, Unifor Begin Contract Negotiations in Final Round of Auto Sector Talks
Unifor is using recent GM and Ford agreements as the benchmark for wages and job security in the next round of industry bargaining.
- On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Unifor began contract negotiations with Stellantis in Toronto, seeking a new agreement for over 8,000 members before the current contract expires on Sept. 20.
- A central point of contention involves the Brampton Assembly Plant, where 2,200 workers have been idled since 2023; Unifor President Lana Payne criticized Stellantis for allegedly planning to sell the facility, calling it a 'gut punch' to her union.
- These talks follow successful 'pattern bargaining' agreements with Ford and General Motors that included 3% annual wage increases; experts warn Stellantis faces significant pressure to restructure, potentially making the automaker less generous.
- Stellantis Canada spokesperson Lou Ann Gosselin stated the company is 'preparing to enter the collective bargaining process' and has 'nothing to announce at this time,' while focusing on a 'sustainable manufacturing solution' for Brampton Assembly.
- Negotiations occur as Canada's auto sector faces 25% U.S. tariffs on Canadian vehicles, with Stellantis shifting Compass production stateside and workers seeking stability amid threats of 50% levies on Canadian-made cars starting Jan. 1.
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Stellantis and Unifor begin negotiating new contract amid concerns over Brampton plant, auto tariffs
The negotiations are the last round of bargaining between the Big Three carmakers — Stellantis, Ford and GM — and Unifor, which represents autoworkers at each. And with the backdrop of American tariffs threatening Canada's auto industry, the talks come at a critical juncture.
After the agreements with Ford and GM, it is Stellantis' turn to renegotiate the employment contracts of his employees, which expire on September 20th.
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