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Ford Reaches Tentative Deal with Canadian Auto Workers as GM Strike Threatens to Expand in US

  • Ford of Canada reached a tentative 3-year deal with auto workers union Unifor, providing a possible precedent for a US deal.

  • Negotiations between GM and UAW have hit roadblocks, with a "very big gap" remaining.

  • UAW plans to expand strikes to more plants on Friday if substantial progress hasn't been made.

  • Expanded strikes could target highly profitable truck plants like Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado.

  • UAW strike is currently costing automakers $100M-$125M per week according to analysts.

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Canadian union Unifor has selected Ford Motor Company as the pattern-setting target for auto talks in 2023, diverging from the United Auto Workers' approach with the domestic three companies in the US. Unifor President Lana Payne aims to reach a deal with Ford by the September 18th deadline, while UAW President Shawn Fain may consider striking all three domestic companies simultaneously.
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The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional assembly plants at Ford and General Motors, while negotiations at Stellantis prevent the expansion of picket lines there.
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Ford Motor makes a new offer to United Auto Workers to end strikes, while General Motors temporarily lays off more workers.
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