The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday edition that contract talks between Ford and Unifor start Monday amid automotive tariffs and uncertainties about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The Globe's Eric Atkins writes that negotiators will meet in Toronto to discuss a new labour agreement, replacing the previous deal that expires in September.
Since the contract approval, Ford and Unifor have faced 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on cars, raising concerns about the future of Ontario's auto plants.
The free-trade deal is due for review on July 1. President Donald Trump has said he is "not looking to renew" the agreement.
It is not clear if that is a negotiating tactic or a threat, but his tariffs have reduced auto employment and investment in Ontario.
Automakers in Canada -- Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Honda and Toyota -- have all called for the tariffs to be dropped and the trade deal renewed. Ford is the union's best shot at achieving a strong deal that will set the pattern for later bargaining with GM and Stellantis, said Unifor's Lana Payne.
Unifor is focused on wages and security for retirement and income, Ms. Payne said.
A union official confirmed Unifor will not seek a delay to negotiations.
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