Ford Canada begins preliminary contract talks with Canadian Auto WorkersSeptember 8th, 2009 Ford Canada begins talks with unionTORONTO — Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division and the Canadian Auto Workers union began labor talks on Tuesday after the union made substantial concessions to both General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year. Ford asked the CAW to reopen its current labor contract, which doesn't expire until 2011.
Canadian Auto Workers says Chrysler Canada scrapping plans to end a 3rd shift at Windsor plantJuly 10th, 2009 CAW says Chrysler Canada will save 1,200 jobsWINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has canceled plans to end the third shift at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, a decision that will save more than 1,200 jobs, the head of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday. After months of bad news for the Canadian auto industry, Ken Lewenza said the announcement was a good news story for the hard-hit industrial border city in southwestern Ontario.
Ford Canada CEO wants to negotiate new labor deal with Canadian Auto Workers unionJune 5th, 2009 Ford Canada wants new deal with CAWTORONTO — Ford Canada wants to negotiate a new labor deal with the Canadian Auto Workers to become more competitive with its auto counterparts now that Chrysler Canada Inc. and General Motors Canada have inked new cost-cutting labor agreements with the union.
Canadian, Ontario governments provide financing, get 2 pct stake in retooled Chrysler CanadaApril 30th, 2009 Canadian governments to lend to Chrysler CanadaTORONTO — The Canadian and Ontario governments will jointly hold a 2 percent equity stake in a restructured Chrysler Canada and will lend about 3 billion Canadian dollars (US$2.42 billion) to help the beleaguered company while it is in bankruptcy proceedings. Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office said Thursday that the loan will cover debtor-in-possession financing and exit financing needed when the automaker emerges from court protection.
Union chief says tentative pact reached between Chrysler and Canada union workersApril 27th, 2009 Tentative deal between Chrysler and Canada union
TORONTO — Chrysler and the Canadian government had told Canadian Auto Workers they wanted concessions that would make the automaker's labor costs competitive with that of non-unionized Toyota in Canada. On Friday night they got what they asked for as Chrysler and union negotiators reached a tentative labor agreement, CAW President Ken Lewenza said.
Canadian workers at Chrysler vote to accept labor concession dealApril 27th, 2009 Canadian workers accept Chrysler dealTORONTO — An overwhelming majority of workers at Chrysler Canada voted to accept a labor concession deal reached between their union and the beleaguered automaker, a union official said Sunday. The deal was approved by 87 percent of those who voted over the weekend.
Canada auto workers say they've reached tentative pact with ChryslerApril 25th, 2009 Canada union: Tentative deal reached with ChryslerTORONTO — Canadian Auto Workers negotiators have reached a tentative new labor deal with Chrysler, a union official said Friday. The deal would save Chrysler about $240 million Canadian ($198 million) a year, CAW President Ken Lewenza said.
Canadian Auto Workers union says it's hopeful a deal with Chrysler CanadaApril 24th, 2009 Canadian union says deal near with ChryslerTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers union says it is close to agreement on a deal with Chrysler Canada. CAW spokeswoman Shannon Devine says she is hopeful a deal will be reached late Friday afternoon.
World's biggest newsprint co. files for bankruptcyApril 18th, 2009 TORONTO - AbitibiBowater Inc., the world biggest newsprint producer and one of Canada's oldest companies, has filed for bankruptcy. The newsprint giant, which has been refused a rescue package by the Canadian government, faces a debt burden of $6 billion.
GM, Chrysler vehicle buyers get government warranty in CanadaApril 8th, 2009 TORONTO - Canada Tuesday followed the US in unveiling its own package to back warranties for vehicles sold by the sinking General Motors and Chrysler in a bid to calm buyer fears. The government will spend about $185 million under the warranty plan for the auto sector which is the backbone of the Canadian economy and employees hundreds of thousands of people.
Canada unveils $4 bn interim loan to GM, ChryslerMarch 31st, 2009 TORONTO - Canada Monday announced $4 billion in interim loans to General Motors (GM) and Chrysler as the struggling auto giants undertake government-supervised restructuring plans. Unlike the Obama administration in the US, the Canadian government has, however, stopped short of asking for top-level executive changes.
Canadian markets up 13 percent as rally continuesMarch 18th, 2009 TORONTO - Canadian markets continued their rally on the sixth consecutive day Tuesday, with rising oil pricing and financial shares boosting investor confidence. On the world energy leader Toronto Stock Exchange, the composite index rose 172.89 points to close 8,559.6.
Chrysler gives ultimatum, threatens to pull out of CanadaMarch 12th, 2009 TORONTO - Chrysler Wednesday threatened to pull out of Canada unless the Canadian government gives it billions of dollars in loans and allows tax concessions and workers take wage cuts. With three plants in Canada, Chrysler is the second largest auto seller in the country after General Motors.
GM freezes wages in Canada till 2012March 9th, 2009 TORONTO - To cut costs, auto giant General Motors (GM) Sunday froze wages and pensions for its Canadian workers until 2012. The struggling company, which will get $3 billion out of the $4-billion package announced by the Canadian government, said it had reached an agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union to avail of government money.
Chrysler cuts 1,200 more jobs at its main Canadian plantMarch 5th, 2009 TORONTO - Auto giant Chrysler cut 1,200 more Canadian jobs Wednesday at its Windsor plant near Detroit amid plunging sales. The auto maker, which is surviving on government loans, said it plans to axe an entire shift of 1,200 workers at the plant from June as demand for its minivans, including Dodge Caravan, shrinks.
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