Talks are continuing between Ford and the union representing 5,600 of its Canadian auto workers. The employees were ready to walk off the job as a strike dea
Talks are continuing between Ford and the union representing 5,600 of its Canadian auto workers.Unifor says the auto giant put forward a “substantive offer” minutes before the deadline, so they decided to continue bargaining throughout the night.Unifor is in talks with the Detroit three automakers – Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
The contracts of GM and Stellantis workers were extended as the union decided to target a deal with Ford first. They’re planning to use it as a blueprint for the other two deals.Ctrl+Enter
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