Canadian autoworkers union Unifor to negotiate contract with Ford first

Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers union, has selected Ford Motor Co. as the automaker to negotiate a new labor contract with, pausing negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis, with hopes of reaching a deal by September 18.

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