Ford, CAW reach deal to avoid auto strike

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Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd has reached an new labor agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union. The new deal calls for a 4.5% annual wage increase, a cost-of-living allowance, a $1,000 signing bonus, special paid absences and better pensions for retirees. The new contract averted a planned strike by 13,000 Ford employees. The Ford contract is expected to be used as a standard when CAW negotiates with other motor vehicle companies.

Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.

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Daimler plants could shut tonight

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The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) could declare a strike against DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc midnight of Oct 5, 1999 if they cannot come to an agreement regarding union representation in a major supplier plant. The CAW wants DaimlerChrysler's help in the unionization of Magna International Inc's seat-making facility in Windsor, Ont. CAW pres Buzz Hargrove claimed that over 50% of the plant's workers have signed union cards.

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Unions-Manufacturing, Chrysler Canada Inc.

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