FACTBOX-Details on recent CAW contract deal with Ford
May 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Auto Workers members ratified a new contract agreement with Ford (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) on May 4, which the union said it will use as a pattern for negotiations with General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and Chrysler LLC [CBS.UL]. The deal takes effect on Sept. 16 at midnight. The CAW represents around 8,900 Ford Canada workers.
* Three-year contract expires Sept. 14, 2011.
* No two-tiered wage system.
* Wages to be frozen for life of contract.
* No pension increases or lump sum payments, no cost-of-living increases until the end of 2009.
* Workers to take on more health care costs.
* Employees given C$2,200 ($2,200) "productivity and quality" bonus.
* Workers to give up one week of vacation for a one-time C$3,500 bonus.
* Ford to add production of unspecified fourth vehicle at its Oakville, Ontario, plant sometime during the three-year contract, an industry source told Reuters. Continued...
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