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Posted 9/21/2023, 11:40:28 PM

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

Unifor won a tentative agreement with Ford after intense bargaining that brought them close to striking. The deal makes gains in pensions, wages, EV investments, and more.
Unifor President Lana Payne says the deal will be "life-changing" for workers. Details will be presented to members this weekend before they vote to ratify.
Payne says it's an opportune time for workers to make economic gains given high corporate profits and inflation/cost of living pressures.
Unifor is rooting for the UAW to make similar gains in their ongoing negotiations and strike. A prolonged UAW strike could impact Canadian operations.
If ratified, Unifor will quickly move to negotiations with GM or Stellantis using the Ford deal as a template. Payne hopes to announce the next target company by Sunday or Monday.

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8/29/2023

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

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Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike

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10/3/2023

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

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10/10/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal to End Canada Strike

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10/14/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal with Pay Raises for Workers

Unifor, the autoworkers' union in Canada, has released the details of its tentative agreement with General Motors, including the conversion of temporary workers to permanent status, wage increases, improved benefits, and a reduction in the time it takes for workers to reach top pay.

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.

10/15/2023

Canadian GM Workers Ratify Deal with Pay Raises, Avoiding Longer Strike

Autoworkers in Canada have ratified a new labor contract with General Motors, avoiding a resumption of a strike, with the deal providing base-wage increases of nearly 20% and improved pensions.

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Canadian Auto Workers Ratify New 3-Year Deal With GM, Securing Raises and Pension Plan

Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors, with pay raises and benefits included in the deal.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 11:40:28 PM

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

Unifor won a tentative agreement with Ford after intense bargaining that brought them close to striking. The deal makes gains in pensions, wages, EV investments, and more.
Unifor President Lana Payne says the deal will be "life-changing" for workers. Details will be presented to members this weekend before they vote to ratify.
Payne says it's an opportune time for workers to make economic gains given high corporate profits and inflation/cost of living pressures.
Unifor is rooting for the UAW to make similar gains in their ongoing negotiations and strike. A prolonged UAW strike could impact Canadian operations.
If ratified, Unifor will quickly move to negotiations with GM or Stellantis using the Ford deal as a template. Payne hopes to announce the next target company by Sunday or Monday.

freep.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/29/2023

Canadian autoworkers union Unifor to negotiate contract with Ford first

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.

9/23/2023

Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike

10/3/2023

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

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.

10/14/2023

GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal with Pay Raises for Workers

10/15/2023

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

10/15/2023

Canadian GM Workers Ratify Deal with Pay Raises, Avoiding Longer Strike

Autoworkers in Canada have ratified a new labor contract with General Motors, avoiding a resumption of a strike, with the deal providing base-wage increases of nearly 20% and improved pensions.

10/15/2023

Canadian Auto Workers Ratify New 3-Year Deal With GM, Securing Raises and Pension Plan

Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors, with pay raises and benefits included in the deal.