Ford Motor Company and the Unifor union announced on Tuesday, July 12, 2026, that they have reached a tentative three‑year labour agreement covering roughly 5,000 Canadian auto workers.
The deal applies to six manufacturing facilities – five located in southern Ontario and one in Alberta – and will set wages, benefits and work rules for the duration of the contract.
Negotiations between the two sides had stretched over several weeks, with both parties warning that a breakdown could disrupt production at the affected plants. The tentative pact ends that period of uncertainty and paves the way for a formal vote by union members.
Under the provisional terms, workers will receive scheduled wage increases and enhanced health and safety provisions, while Ford secures a stable labor supply for the next three years. The agreement remains subject to ratification by Unifor members, who are expected to cast ballots in the coming weeks.
If approved, the contract will be the first comprehensive Canadian agreement for Ford since the start of the current bargaining cycle, and it could serve as a reference point for other auto manufacturers negotiating with Canadian unions. Both Ford and Unifor have expressed optimism that the arrangement will help maintain production continuity and support the broader Canadian automotive sector.