Unifor and General Motors Reach Tentative Labour Deal After Extending Negotiations

Jerry Dias, President of the Unifor union, sits opposite Matt Hough, General Motors' general director of human resources and labour relations, at the start of formal contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, Fiat Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, in Toronto, on Aug. 12, 2020. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

TORONTO—The union representing Canadian workers at General Motors says it has reached a tentative agreement after extending negotiations with the automaker.

Unifor had set a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday to reach a new, three-year labour deal and encouraged members to be prepared to strike if needed.