Ford, UAW reach tentative deal on contract concessions; union leaders meet TuesdayOctober 13th, 2009 Ford, UAW reach tentative deal on contractDETROIT — The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. on contract concessions.
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.
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.
CAW says Ford Canada wants same concessions as union gave GM Canada and Chrysler CanadaJuly 7th, 2009 CAW says Ford Canada wants to reach new labor dealTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers says Ford Canada has asked the union to match recent concessions reached in labor deals with General Motors Canada and Chrysler Canada so the company can remain competitive. CAW negotiator Mike Vince said Tuesday the union met with Ford management last night and the company outlined why the automaker needs a new contract to remain competitive in its Canadian and U.S operations.
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.
UPS extends contract to deliver Ford Motor Co. vehicles from assembly plants to dealershipsJune 30th, 2009 UPS and Ford extend logistics contractATLANTA — UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, said Tuesday it has extended a contract to deliver new Ford Motor Co. vehicles from assembly plants to dealerships in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
UPS extends logistics contract with FordJune 30th, 2009 UPS extends contract with FordATLANTA — UPS Inc. said Tuesday it has extended its contract with Ford Motor Co.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.