Call to Action – Solidarity Demonstration at the Brampton Assembly Plant and CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll
Canada’s auto industry is under direct attack. President Trump has made it clear he wants our auto jobs on U.S. soil—and now automakers are caving to his pressure by shifting production south of the border. And it doesn’t stop at auto. Trump is taking aim at the foundation of Canada’s industrial economy—forestry, steel, aluminum, heavy […]
Lana Payne testimony to the Standing Committee on International Trade October 20, 2025
Stellantis production plans drive home urgent need to fight for Canadian auto jobs
Unifor’s concerns on the security of Canadian auto jobs were driven home October 14th as Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion to expand production in the United States market, including the shift of Jeep production slated for the Brampton Assembly Plant to an Illinois plant. “Canadian auto jobs are being sacrificed on the Trump […]
Unifor auto leadership meets Premier Ford to address U.S. tariffs and trade threats
A delegation of Unifor auto leadership, led by Unifor National President Lana Payne, (which included our Local 707 OAC Plant Chairperson/ Vice Chair of Ford Council Jason Del Buono and National Staff Rep Marc Brennan) met with Premier Doug Ford on October 14 to discuss escalating U.S. trade threats, punishing tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles, and […]
Unifor rallies to Protect Canadian Jobs in Brampton
Thank you to all Local 707 members, that attended the Rally. We sent a clear, unified message to all levels of government and to industry: Canada’s auto sector is not expendable Our jobs matter Our community’s matter Every voice matters, every action counts – when we join the fight, we shape our future. October 4th […]
Unifor Auto Industry Council confronts tariff threats, calls for urgent government action
Delegates of the Unifor Auto Industry Council gathered in London, Ontario, on June 24 to focus on defending Canada’s auto industry from the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs and demand immediate action from the federal government to protect Canadian autoworkers. With the fast-approaching self-imposed July 21 deadline to reach a trade agreement with the U.S., […]
Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of workers’ rights
Unifor is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Basil “Buzz” Hargrove, a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement. As National President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) from 1992 until his retirement in 2008, Buzz was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader whose impact will be […]
Message from the Unifor Auto and Independent Parts Supplier Councils
On April 3, the Trump Administration imposed tariffs of 25% on all Canadian-assembled vehicles exported to the United States. The tariffs will be applied to the total value of non-U.S. content in the vehicle, if that vehicle complies with CUSMA trade agreement rules (we understand that all vehicles built by Unifor members meet that CUSMA […]
2025 Unifor National Scholarship Application period is OPEN!
Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families. To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 23 scholarships of $2,000.00 each. The scholarships are awarded to children of Unifor members in good standing. Students must be entering their first year of full-time post-secondary education (university, […]
Trump’s job-killing tariffs threaten Canadian auto sector
Unifor is calling on the federal government to keep all options on the table in the escalating trade war with the U.S. as new auto tariffs will fall on Canada’s auto sector at midnight tonight. “Trump is gaslighting us, wanting us to be grateful for not having reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canada while he tries […]
Trump attacks Canadian auto jobs with unjust tariffs
With the imposition of a 25% tariff on all vehicles manufactured outside of the United States President Donald Trump has escalated his unjust assault on the Canadian economy and autoworkers. “Donald Trump has convinced himself that, somehow, the jobs of Canadian autoworkers are his to claim,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We have built […]
Unifor’s new (20 minute) education module on tariffs
Unifor’s new education module on tariffs breaks down how trade policies impact workers, industries, and the fight for fair trade. READ MORE
U.S. tariffs an economic call-to-arms for Canada
TORONTO—The unjust imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump is an economic call-to-arms for Canada says Unifor. “After months of taunts and threats that have already hurt investment decisions and jobs in Canada, Trump has fired the first shot in a full-on trade war and now every Canadian politician, business leader, […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- February 2025 Update
Brothers and Sisters, The Auto industry in Canada since 2020 has received significant investments that are reshaping and growing our industry but also creating an increase level of complexity and instability for many Unifor members and workers. Unifor National President Lana Payne and senior Unifor leadership have identified a need for the National Union to […]
Unifor pushes to protect jobs as new tariff deadline is set
Unifor is calling on Canadians to stay united and remain on guard following the delay of tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. by 30-days. “The tariffs may be paused but the union’s work to protect our members’ jobs has not,” said National President Lana Payne. “The ongoing tariff threat alone is designed to […]