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.
150 workers in Crete, Neb., get raises as part of first union contract at Americold plantOctober 11th, 2009 Union negotiates first contract at Neb. plantCRETE, Neb.
Court upholds $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck of Van Buren after contract breachOctober 1st, 2009 Court upholds ruling in fight between Ark truckersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal appeals court has upheld a $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck Inc.
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.
World Fuel Services gets $104.5 million contract to provide aviation fuelAugust 13th, 2009 World Fuel Services gets $104.5M contractWASHINGTON — World Fuel Services Corp., which sells vehicle, aircraft and marine fuels, received a $104.5 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide aviation fuel, the Pentagon said late Thursday. Work on this contract is expected to be completed by August 2010, according to the government notice.
Everest Re extends contract for CEO Taranto until Dec. 31, 2010August 4th, 2009 Everest Re extends CEO's contract to end of 2010NEW YORK — Insurer Everest Re on Tuesday said it extended the employment contract of Chairman and CEO Joseph V. Taranto to Dec.
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.
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.
Ford analyst calls June industry's best month in '09; sales down less than 30 pctJune 29th, 2009 Ford analyst says June best month for sales in '09DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s top sales analyst says June was the industry's best month of the year, with sales falling less than 30 percent.
Ford UK raising prices 4 percent due to sterling's weakness against euroJune 24th, 2009 Ford raises UK prices 4 pct due to weaker poundLONDON — Ford said Wednesday that it will raise its prices in the U.K. by an average of 4 percent in July because of the weakness of the British currency against the euro.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally says innovation is often hampered by government regulationJune 17th, 2009 Ford CEO says regulation often hurts innovationDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally said government regulation in many ways has hurt innovation among businesses and manufacturers in the United States.
Bill Ford: Economic crisis wake-up call for manufacturing, technology, energy and environmentJune 15th, 2009 Ford executive chairman helps kick off summitDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford says the worst economic crisis in decades has been a wake-up call to the nation that its industrial base is eroding and should be rebuilt.
Ford says Chrysler bankruptcy filing won't affect its supply chain, or slow its restructuringApril 30th, 2009 Ford says Chrysler bankruptcy won't harm businessDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it doesn't expect to experience disruptions in its supply chain due to Chrysler's bankruptcy filing.
Ford Motors reports $1.4 bn lossApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Company, trying to avoid the fate of Chrysler and GM, Friday posted a $1.4-billion first quarter loss that was, however, better than analysts had expected. Revenues dropped 43 percent compared to the same period last year, to $24.8 billion, the company said.
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.