Unifor GM Contract Negotiations Begin August 2026 With Key Manufacturing Issues

Unifor Announces Upcoming Discussions With General Motors

Unifor GM Contract Negotiations are scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026, as Canada’s largest private-sector labor union prepares for talks with General Motors. The negotiations will make GM the second Detroit Three automaker engaged with Unifor after the union completed pattern-setting discussions with Ford on July 19, 2026. Unifor represents more than 4,600 employees working across General Motors facilities in Canada, including Oshawa Assembly, CAMI Assembly, St. Catharines Propulsion, and Woodstock Distribution Centre.

The upcoming negotiations follow Unifor’s recently concluded agreement with Ford, which established the pattern for discussions with other automakers. The Ford agreement secured a 3% annual wage increase along with additional bonuses and cost of living allowances for represented employees. The collective agreement also included renewal of a no closure agreement, protecting manufacturing operations, and confirmed a total investment of USD 900 million across multiple production facilities.

A key focus area in the discussions with General Motors is the future of the CAMI Assembly Plant, which remains idled after the conclusion of Chevrolet BrightDrop production in October 2025. The facility has been an important manufacturing location for General Motors in Canada, and its future operational direction is expected to remain a significant topic during negotiations. Unifor and General Motors will discuss employment priorities, facility commitments, and broader manufacturing considerations.

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When will Unifor GM Contract Negotiations with General Motors begin?
Unifor GM Contract Negotiations are scheduled to start on August 10, 2026, following the union’s completed pattern-setting agreement with Ford. The discussions will involve more than 4,600 employees represented by Unifor across General Motors facilities in Canada. Key topics are expected to include wages, employment commitments, facility operations, and the future direction of manufacturing sites including CAMI Assembly Plant, which has remained idled since Chevrolet BrightDrop production ended in October 2025.