Ford, UAW Remain Hopeful But Cautious as Contract Talks Continue Amid Strikes at GM, Stellantis

Ford and UAW negotiators had productive talks late Tuesday and are hopeful but talks remain delicate.

Key issue is a wage increase over contract life, UAW wants 25% vs Ford's 23%. Total pay raises could top 30% with COLA.

Ford braced for a strike at Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday that did not happen.

UAW called strikes this week at Stellantis and GM plants while Ford talks continue.

Ford employs nearly 57,000 UAW hourly workers. Sites on strike include Michigan Assembly and Kentucky Truck plants.