BY KARL HENKEL
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
Detroit News
The Canadian Auto Workers on Sunday said that 82 percent of Ford Motor Co. workers have ratified a new four-year contract.
"Our members at Ford recognize that in these uncertain economic times, some of the most important elements of a new collective agreement are future investment and improved job security," said CAW President Ken Lewenza in a statement. "This new agreement will ensure that our facilities are well-positioned for a strong future in the North American auto industry."
The results come after a series of ratification meetings Saturday and Sunday in Hamilton and Brampton, Ontario.
The CAW reached an agreement with Ford on Sept. 17 and General Motors Co. on Sept. 20.
GM workers will have ratification meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
The union is still working toward a deal with Chrysler Group LLC. Low-level talks continued Sunday.
The Ford contract means a substantial investment at Ford's Oakville Assembly Plant near Toronto. It extends the number of years that newly hired employees must work at lower wages before earning top-tier pay. And it comes with a $3,000 ratification bonus.
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