Unifor reaches agreement with Ford in Canada, represented workers to receive wage, pension gains

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Canadian labor union Unifor announced Sunday its members voted to ratify a three-year contract with Ford Motor, which comes as the Detroit automaker is facing separate negotiations with its U.S. union over pay and benefits.

Members of Unifor, which represents about 5,600 Canadian workers at Ford, began voting Saturday on an agreement that was revealed on Tuesday. The contract included gains in wages and pensions, and a renewed commitment to investments and job security.

Unifor also represents 14,000 workers at General Motors and Stellantis in Canada, according to the Detroit Free Press.

«Congratulations. The ballots have been counted and you have ratified a three-year agreement that will see tremendous gains for autoworkers,» union leaders wrote on the union's website. «On behalf of the entire bargaining team, we would like to thank all members for their support and solidarity throughout these negotiations.»

FORD REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CANADIAN AUTO WORKERS

Members of Unifor, which represents about 5,600 Canadian workers at Ford, began voting Saturday on an agreement that was revealed on Tuesday addressing an increase in wages and pensions, and a renewed commitment to investments and job security. (Scott Olson/Getty Images / Getty Images)

The agreement provides significant wage increases, bonuses, additional paid time off, retirement enhancements, significant inflation protection provisions and an accelerated grow-in period for new hires, Ford wrote in a news release. The company also said it is «modernizing the workforce design» to support the future of electric vehicles.

The union's members are expected to receive a