Toronto, Ont., August 10, 2026 – Today, leadership from General Motors Canada and Unifor opened 2026 collective bargaining for new agreements covering approximately 4,600 hourly workers at Oshawa Assembly Plant, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre, and CAMI Assembly.
“We enter these negotiations with profound respect for the collective bargaining process, and the critical role our talented team members play in our shared success,” said Jack Uppal, president and managing director, GM Canada. “Since 2020, we have invested C$3.3 billion in our Canadian manufacturing plants, enabling next-generation products that will secure thousands of Canadian jobs for years to come, and our goal is to reach a mutually beneficial agreement that supports our employees while keeping GM Canada competitive for the long term.”
About General Motors Canada
General Motors of Canada is headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario and is part of a global company that is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. In Canada, General Motors markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through our strong Canadian network of dealers, as well as OnStar services. More information can be found at www.gm.ca or by following @GMCanada on X, Threads, and Instagram.
