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Posted 9/13/2023, 1:51:18 AM

Ford and UAW Continue Contract Negotiations Ahead of Deadline

Ford CEO Jim Farley provided an update on negotiations with UAW in Detroit. He said Ford has made their "most generous offer" to UAW.
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to give a Facebook update on Thursday.
The highest wage increase currently on the table is more than 14% over 4 years from Stellantis.
Negotiations between UAW and Detroit automakers are ongoing ahead of the Sept. 14 deadline.
Ford's offer includes pay raises, elimination of tiers, inflation protection and bigger retirement contributions.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 1:51:18 AM

Ford and UAW Continue Contract Negotiations Ahead of Deadline

Ford CEO Jim Farley provided an update on negotiations with UAW in Detroit. He said Ford has made their "most generous offer" to UAW.
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to give a Facebook update on Thursday.
The highest wage increase currently on the table is more than 14% over 4 years from Stellantis.
Negotiations between UAW and Detroit automakers are ongoing ahead of the Sept. 14 deadline.
Ford's offer includes pay raises, elimination of tiers, inflation protection and bigger retirement contributions.

clickondetroit.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/1/2023

Ford makes UAW a contract offer

Ford Motor has made a contract offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW), which would provide hourly employees with increased wages, lump-sum bonuses, and improved benefits.

9/7/2023

Ford raised pay for thousands of workers just before union contract expires

Ford has fast-tracked pay raises for nearly 8,000 workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union just before the contract expiration.

9/8/2023

Ford Offers Improved Contract Proposal to UAW, Seeks to Avoid Strike

9/14/2023

Ford CEO Accuses UAW of Stalling Contract Talks, Questions Union's Commitment to Bargaining

Ford CEO Jim Farley accuses United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain of not taking bargaining seriously and blames him for not showing up to negotiate, as they face a strike deadline.

9/15/2023

UAW Strikes Back at Ford CEO's 'Greedy' Claim, Citing His $21M Salary and Record Auto Profits

9/28/2023

U.S. Automakers Face Friday Deadline in Intense Contract Talks with UAW

Ford, GM, and Stellantis face a new UAW deadline as negotiations between the United Auto Workers and auto makers intensify.

9/29/2023

Ford CEO Farley Accuses UAW of 'Holding Company Hostage' in Ongoing Labor Dispute

9/29/2023

Ford CEO Accuses UAW of Holding Up Labor Deal Over Equal Pay at Battery Plants

10/3/2023

Ford Makes New Offer to UAW Amid Ongoing Strikes, But Major Differences Remain

10/4/2023

Ford and UAW Narrow Pay Gap in 'Active' Talks, But Key Issues Remain Unresolved