Key facts
- Ford Motor and Canadian auto union Unifor have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year national labor contract.
- The agreement covers more than 5,000 unionized employees in Canada.
- The union began negotiations with Ford last month, seeking improved pay, job security, and benefits.
- The tentative deal is subject to ratification by Ford-Unifor members.
- Current collective agreements between Unifor and the automakers expire on September 20.
Ford Motor announced on Saturday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian auto union Unifor on a new three-year national labor contract. The deal encompasses more than 5,000 unionized employees across Canada.
Unifor initiated negotiations with Ford last month as part of broader talks with Detroit's Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The union's objectives include securing better pay, enhanced job security, and improved benefits for its approximately 19,000 members employed by these companies. Unifor stated it began discussions with Ford first due to the automaker's demonstrated commitment to maintaining operations in Canada.
The tentative agreement is contingent upon ratification by Ford-Unifor members. The existing collective agreements between Unifor and the automakers are set to expire on September 20. The union had opted to start negotiations earlier than usual, citing deteriorating economic conditions.