Ford workers to return to work as UAW turns to GM, Stellantis

SRN NEWS

Ford autoworkers were set to head back to work after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached a tentative labor deal with the company late Wednesday.

Ford was the first of Detroit’s Big Three car manufacturers to negotiate a settlement to strikes joined by 45,000 workers since mid-September. The UAW will now turn its attention to talks with General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis.

The agreement, which still must be ratified by union members, includes a 25% wage hike over the life of the 4-1/2-year contract and the elimination of lower-pay tiers for workers in certain parts operations at Ford.

The Ford contract stands as a significant victory for labor, one of many reached this year as workers have walked out or threatened strikes in various industries such as rail, entertainment, shipping, and casinos.