Unifor releases details on tentative agreement with Ford

Canadian auto workers are set to vote on a tentative 3-year contract agreement reached between their union, Unifor, and Ford Motor Company over the weekend. Details released by Unifor on Saturday outline a proposed collective agreement that could secure three percent wage increases annually for the duration of the contract.

The union stated that the deal includes a renewed commitment from Ford to keep its facilities operational where Unifor employees work. Additionally, Ford has pledged to invest more than $1 million into its plants located in Windsor and Oakville, Ontario. The results of the member vote on this agreement are expected to be announced on Sunday.

Negotiations commenced on June 22, occurring at a time when labor contracts for all three major American automakers were nearing expiration. Unifor opted to negotiate with Ford first, a strategy similar to its approach during the previous round of talks in 2023. Unifor officials indicated they would be unavailable for comment until Monday.