Unifor releases details on tentative agreement with Ford
The proposed contract would raise pay 3% a year for three years and includes more than $1 million in plant investments, union officials said.
- Unifor released details of a proposed collective agreement with Ford Motor Company on Saturday, offering Canadian auto workers 3% annual wage increases and plant investment commitments over three years.
- Negotiations began on June 22 as contracts at the three major American automakers neared expiration, with Unifor strategically selecting Ford first to establish a template for talks with General Motors and Stellantis.
- Production employees' base wages will grow to more than $50 an hour over the contract's life, while Ford committed to investing more than $1 million in its Windsor and Oakville, Ont. facilities.
- Ford agreed not to close or sell any facilities during the contract term, renewing its commitment to job security for employees at Canadian operations across Essex Engine and Oakville Assembly plants.
- Union officials expect to announce membership vote results by late evening on July 19, with ratification determining whether this tentative agreement becomes binding for the 5,150 members covered.
39 Articles
39 Articles
Thousands of employees in the Canadian automotive sector could benefit from wage increases of 3% per year over the next three years if they accept a new collective agreement.
Unifor outlines terms of tentative agreement with Ford for auto workers
Thousands of Canadian auto workers may receive annual wage increases of three per cent over the next three years if they ratify a proposed labour contract. Negotiations are ongoing as unions aim to secure improved compensation for their members amid broader industry discussions.
Ford workers vote on tentative deal as USMCA uncertainty and tariffs hang over auto sector
More than 5,000 Ford Motor Co. workers are voting this weekend on a three-year tentative agreement that provides wage raises of three per cent in each year and improved benefits. Unifor and the automaker reached the agreement on July 11 after three weeks of bargaining against a backdrop of tariffs…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
