Unifor eyes Ford as bargaining target in contract talks
Union President Lana Payne said no final decision has been made, but Unifor is “seriously considering” setting this year’s collective bargaining pattern with the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker.
Payne shared the union’s thought processes with reporters in Toronto Aug. 10, shortly after delivering weighty binders of union demands to the automakers and holding brief meetings with top negotiators from each of the Detroit Three. Among other rationales, Payne said the company and union have a “good working relationship,” with Ford providing the most transparency into its plans for Canada in quarterly updates with the union. She said Unifor also has the “clearest picture” of how the retooled Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex will look, which provides the union a “useful baseline with which to negotiate.”
"We have a long history of working collaboratively with Unifor and look forward to creating a blueprint for the Canadian automotive industry that builds a vibrant and sustainable future for our employees, our customers, our Ford business and our communities,” he told Automotive News Canada in an emailed statement.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Unifor president demands SNC-Lavalin reinstate fired union headMONTREAL — The head of Canada’s largest private sector union is calling out SNC\u002DLavalin for firing the head of a separate union that represents 900 of its…
Read more »
Unifor seeking 3-year contracts with Detroit 3A three-year term would reset the bargaining clock for hourly workers at Ford, GM and Stellantis until September 2026.
Read more »
Unifor president demands SNC Lavalin reinstate fired union head - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsMONTREAL - The head of Canada's largest private sector union is calling out SNC-Lavalin for firing the head of a union that represents hundreds of its engineers and other workers. Unifor national president Lana Payne says SNC should reinstate Mark Chudak
Read more »
Unifor and Detroit Three Automakers Begin Talks for Autoworker ContractsUnifor and the Detroit Three automakers have started negotiations for the next three-year contracts for autoworkers. The talks are crucial due to the rising cost of living and the transition to electric vehicles. Unifor aims to address issues such as pensions, wages, transition to electric vehicle production, and investment commitments. The negotiations are expected to have a significant impact on the industry.
Read more »
Unifor and Detroit Three Automakers Begin Talks for Autoworker ContractsUnifor and the Detroit Three automakers have started negotiations for the next three-year contracts for autoworkers. The rising cost of living and the transition to electric vehicles are key concerns. The talks are considered crucial as wages have not kept up with inflation and autoworkers are concerned about the details of the transition plan to electric vehicle production.
Read more »
Ontario’s Auditor-General report says Ford’s Greenbelt plan unnecessary for housingAll but one of the 15 sites freed up for housing were named by Housing Minister’s chief of staff after meeting developers, report says
Read more »