Union representing more than 5,000 salaried worker at Ford Motor ratify new deal
The deal adds bonuses, benefit gains and new investment commitments as Ford pledges $1.25 billion for Canadian plants.
- More than 5,000 hourly workers represented by Unifor ratified a three-year deal with Ford Motor Company yesterday, with members voting 74 per cent in favour of the agreement.
- Negotiations began on June 22, with the union choosing to negotiate with Ford first—a strategy mirroring the 2023 round of talks when contracts at major American automakers were set to expire.
- Ford announced $1.25 billion in planned investments across Canadian facilities, including $700 million for the Essex Engine Plant to maximize 5.0-litre engine production and $550 million for the Oakville Assembly Complex.
- Employees will receive a $10,000 ratification bonus for eligible full-time staff and $2,000 for temporary workers, alongside a nine per cent general wage boost and improved retirement benefits.
- Unifor national president Lana Payne called the deal a "strong agreement" delivering "real gains and much needed stability," with the contract set to take effect on Sept. 21.
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The union representing more than 5,000 workers at the Ford Motor Company of Canada has ratified a new three-year collective agreement — including a wage increase of three per cent per year; renewal of a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) and $1.2 billion in planned investments in Canadian manufacturing, according to details released by both the union and the company.
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Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited and Unifor have ratified a new three-year national collective agreement, reinforcing Ford’s long-term commitment to Canada. Pictured are Meredith Keenan (left), vice-president, Human Resources, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, and Lana Payne (right), Unifor National President. [Credit: Ford of Canada]Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor members have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that…
Ford, Unifor ratify new collective agreement
(Cision Canada) TORONTO — Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and Unifor-represented hourly employees have reportedly ratified a new three-year national collective agreement, Ford of Canada stated in a press release. “This agreement is about investing in our people and Canada’s future,” said Jim Farley, CEO, Ford Motor Company. “With this agreement and our continued investments in Oakville, Windsor and Essex, we’re building on more than a cent…
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