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Posted 9/24/2023, 4:00:28 PM

Unifor Ratifies Landmark 3-Year Deal with Ford Canada, Averting Strike

Unifor members in Canada voted to approve a new 3-year contract with Ford. It includes the largest general wage increase ever negotiated by the union.
The contract provides wage increases of 10% the first year, 2% the second year, and 3% the third year. It also reduces time for workers to reach top pay scale.
The deal was reached just minutes before the contract expiration, avoiding a strike like the one underway in the U.S. between UAW and automakers.
Permanent workers will get a $10,000 Canadian ratification bonus, temporary workers $4,000. Retirement programs also get increases.
Unifor will soon announce its next target company for negotiations now that Ford contract is ratified.

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8/30/2023

Unifor picks Ford Motor Company as strike target for auto talks

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.

9/20/2023

Ford Avoids Strikes in Canada with Last-Minute Deal with Unifor

Ford Motor and Canadian union Unifor have reached a tentative deal, avoiding labor strikes, covering 5,600 autoworkers in Ontario, Canada.

9/21/2023

Unifor Secures 'Life-Changing' Tentative Deal with Ford After Coming Close to Striking

Canadian autoworkers at Ford Motor Co. have secured a new contract that includes wins in areas such as pensions, wages, and job security, according to Unifor National President Lana Payne.

9/23/2023

Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike

Ford's unionized Canadian autoworkers have begun voting on a tentative agreement that delivers gains in pensions, wages, managing the electric vehicle transition, and new investments, which are areas of interest to UAW members on picket lines in the United States.

10/6/2023

Unifor and GM Remain Far Apart in Contract Talks Ahead of Looming Deadline

Canadian autoworkers union Unifor is encountering resistance from General Motors in its negotiations for a new agreement, including issues related to full-time temporary workers and benefits for retirees, as the deadline to reach a deal approaches.

10/10/2023

GM and Canadian Union Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Strike Threatening Truck Production

General Motors has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian union Unifor, ending strikes involving 4,300 workers and following the pattern agreement previously reached with Ford, including wage hikes of up to 25%.

10/10/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal to End Canada Strike

Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement after a strike, which includes wage increases and other gains for workers.

10/11/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Deal to End Strike, Bringing 4,300 Ontario Workers Back with Raises and Benefits

General Motors and the Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began recently and allowing the striking workers to return to work.

10/15/2023

Canadian Autoworkers Ratify New Deal with GM, Securing Pay Raises and Job Security

Canadian autoworkers represented by Unifor ratify a new labor agreement with General Motors, securing significant wage increases, benefits, job security, and the conversion of part-time workers to full-time positions.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 4:00:28 PM

Unifor Ratifies Landmark 3-Year Deal with Ford Canada, Averting Strike

Unifor members in Canada voted to approve a new 3-year contract with Ford. It includes the largest general wage increase ever negotiated by the union.
The contract provides wage increases of 10% the first year, 2% the second year, and 3% the third year. It also reduces time for workers to reach top pay scale.
The deal was reached just minutes before the contract expiration, avoiding a strike like the one underway in the U.S. between UAW and automakers.
Permanent workers will get a $10,000 Canadian ratification bonus, temporary workers $4,000. Retirement programs also get increases.
Unifor will soon announce its next target company for negotiations now that Ford contract is ratified.

detroitnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/30/2023

Unifor picks Ford Motor Company as strike target for auto talks

9/20/2023

Ford Avoids Strikes in Canada with Last-Minute Deal with Unifor

Ford Motor and Canadian union Unifor have reached a tentative deal, avoiding labor strikes, covering 5,600 autoworkers in Ontario, Canada.

9/21/2023

Unifor Secures 'Life-Changing' Tentative Deal with Ford After Coming Close to Striking

Canadian autoworkers at Ford Motor Co. have secured a new contract that includes wins in areas such as pensions, wages, and job security, according to Unifor National President Lana Payne.

9/23/2023

Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike

10/6/2023

Unifor and GM Remain Far Apart in Contract Talks Ahead of Looming Deadline

10/10/2023

GM and Canadian Union Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Strike Threatening Truck Production

10/10/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal to End Canada Strike

Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement after a strike, which includes wage increases and other gains for workers.

10/11/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Deal to End Strike, Bringing 4,300 Ontario Workers Back with Raises and Benefits

General Motors and the Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began recently and allowing the striking workers to return to work.

10/15/2023

Canadian Autoworkers Ratify New Deal with GM, Securing Pay Raises and Job Security