Canadian Auto Workers says Ford won't commit to maintaining production guarantees in CanadaSeptember 11th, 2009 Canadian auto union frustrated with Ford CanadaTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers president says he's frustrated at the lack of progress the union has made in labor talks with Ford Canada. Ken Lewenza said Friday the negotiations have stalled because the company is refusing to commit to maintain its production guarantees in Canada.
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.
Air Canada reaches labor deal with mechanics unionJuly 15th, 2009 Air Canada reaches deal with mechanics unionTORONTO — The largest union at Air Canada has approved a 21-month labor contract, considered a critical factor in keeping the airline out of bankruptcy court. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Wednesday members voted 60 percent in favor of the deal this week.
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 says it led auto sales in June for the first time in 50 yearsJuly 2nd, 2009 Ford Canada sales jump 25 percent in JuneTORONTO — Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd.
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.
Union leader says Canada governments pushing CAW, GM Canada to renegotiate contractMay 8th, 2009 Union says CAW, GM Canada being pushed to talkTORONTO — The head of the Canadian Auto Workers says the Canadian and Ontario governments are pressing the union to resume labor negotiations with General Motors Canada or risk losing government financial assistance. Ken Lewenza said Thursday that the governments have set a deadline of May 15 for the two sides to agree on a new pact.
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.
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.
Canada auto workers say they've reached tentative pact with ChryslerApril 25th, 2009 Canada union: Tentative deal with ChryslerTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers say they reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal with Chrysler. CAW President Ken Lewenza says the deal was reached Friday evening.
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.
Ford VP expects UAW would give Ford same deal as GM, Chrysler if concessions deepenApril 23rd, 2009 Ford VP expects same concessions as GM, ChryslerEAST LANSING, Mich. — A Ford Motor Co.
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.
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.
Ford for incentives to owners to scrap old cars to boost salesMarch 10th, 2009 TORONTO - Ford Motor Company has asked the Canadian government to give monetary incentives to people to scrap old cars to boost sales of new vehicles. Incentives for owners of 10-year or older cars to scrap them will boost sales of new cars, and thus save the ailing auto sector, Ford Canada president David Mondragon told a parliamentary sub-committee in Ottawa Monday.
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