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Ford Building Cathode Plant in Québec

EcoProBM established EcoPro CAM Canada LP in February. SK On and Ford will become investors once the deal is closed; the joint venture is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals. EcoProBM will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility. Continue reading

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Canadian Auto Workers Have Tentative Deal at GM. Fiat Holds Out

Chrysler negotiators might be holding out to see if the CAW can get the controversial contracts ratified. A step in that direction occurred today as CAW in-plant leadership at Ford unanimously endorsed the new, four-year collective bargaining deal that extends U.S. style two tier wages. The union will be holding a series of ratification meetings over the weekend, where members at Ford will vote on the tentative deal. Continue reading

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Ford Canada and CAW Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year national labor contract covering approximately 4,500 Ford unionized employees in Canada. The agreement came just hours before a strike deadline. General Motors and Chrysler currently face potential walkouts at midnight. Continue reading

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