Ford Workers in Canada Greenlight Deal with Big Raises, Bigger V8s

Ford employees in Canada have said yes to a new three-year contract, with 74% of Unifor union members voting in favor. The agreement brings a 9% pay hike over its term, a $10,000 CAD bonus for full-time permanent workers, and a $2,000 CAD bonus for temps. 71 CAD. The deal also boosts pensions, benefits, and starting pay for new hires, plus a cost-of-living allowance and increased healthcare payments for retirees and surviving spouses.

3-liter V8 production. Essex will add a third shift in 2029. The Oakville Assembly plant also gets funding, and laid-off workers there will receive a $10,000 CAD special payment plus a program aimed at getting them back to full employment by July 2027. CEO Jim Farley called the deal "about investing in our people and Canada’s future," and stressed the importance of a strong North American manufacturing system under the USMCA to compete with imports from Korea and Japan.

Unifor President Lana Payne said the contract delivers "real gains and much needed stability" despite industry challenges, building on the union’s 2023 wins. With Ford settled, attention now shifts to General Motors and Stellantis, where Unifor will push for similar raises and commitments to Canadian-built products.