Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford amid tariff threat in auto sector

Amid a trade war sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs and concerns for the future of the Canadian auto sector, Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Automotive Company to keep 5,150 workers on the job.

It’s a good sign for Canada’s auto sector. Amid a trade war sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs and concerns for the future of the Canadian auto sector, Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company to keep 5,150 workers on the job. It’s a good sign for Canada’s auto sector.

Amid a trade war sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs and concerns for the future of the Canadian auto sector, Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company to keep 5,150 workers on the job. “Securing this tentative agreement comes at a vital time for Canada’s auto workers and our domestic industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Every member of our bargaining committee came to the table resolved to reach a fair deal that protects good union jobs in the most challenging of economic times.”

Talks had been going on between both sides since June, with a deadline of Friday to reach a deal. After “productive discussions” talks continued late into Saturday evening. “Ford of Canada and Unifor have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year national labour contract covering more than 5,000 unionized employees in Canada,” said Meredith Keenan, vice president of Human Resources, Ford Motor Company of Canada in a statement.

“The agreement is subject to ratification by Ford-Unifor members. To respect the ratification process, Ford of Canada will not discuss the specifics of the tentative agreement.” Ratification will take place from July 17 to 19.

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