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<strong>CAW</strong>-<strong>Canada</strong>/<strong>Ford</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>B A R G A I N I N G R E P O R THIGHLIGHTS OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN <strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA AND FORD OF CANADAPRODUCTION AND SKILLED TRADES MAY 2008Principled... Pragmatic... and ResponsibleHighlightsno two-tier wagesreprieve for St. Thomasproductivity and quality bonusimproved restructuring incentivebenefit improvementsimproved vehicle purchase planA MADE IN CANADA SOLUTIONPresident’s MessageThese are incredible times for<strong>Canada</strong>’s auto industry – not long agoa global success story – but nowfighting for its life. And incredibletimes demand incredible actions.We knew this would be the toughestround <strong>of</strong> major auto bargaining in ourunion’s history. Dark economic cloudsare gathered all around us: the soaringCanadian dollar, record oil andgasoline prices and a deepeningrecession in the U.S. (our majormarket). And what infuriates me most:a one-way flow <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fshore imports thatis destroying our home market, yetgives us no opportunity to sell our ownproducts in Asia or Europe.In this context, the union had to act:quickly, creatively and pragmatically.But always guided by the principlesthat have made us one <strong>of</strong> the mosteffective and progressive unions inthe world.Principles like solidarity – includingsolidarity between generations,linking today’s union members withboth retirees and the generation thatcomes after us. Equal pay for equalwork. And a refusal to subsidize, out<strong>of</strong> our own pockets, a crisis that is notremotely our fault.The contract you have before you is ablend <strong>of</strong> principle and pragmatism. Itfirmly stops the tide <strong>of</strong> two-tier wagesat the <strong>Canada</strong>-U.S. border. There areno wage cuts. In fact, both wages andpensions will grow thanks to our cost<strong>of</strong>-livingformulas. We’ve made somecarefully designed changes to healthcare, vacation pay, and other programsthat will not significantly impact ourmembers, but which will deliver majoraccounting savings to <strong>Ford</strong>.We have protected our total bundle <strong>of</strong>compensation. But we keep Canadianplants in the ballpark for newinvestment opportunities (like a thirdshift at Oakville, the new engineproject in Windsor, and ourcontinuing quest for a new productcommitment at St. Thomas).The sky-high loonie and themeltdown <strong>of</strong> the Big Three’s marketshare make it incredibly challengingto nail down those investments. Butwe will do everything we can,including the contract before youtoday, our productivity and quality,and our focused efforts (includingContinued on Page 4C A W - C A N A D A / F O R D O F C A N A D A BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008


Message from Jim O’Neil, National Secretary-TreasurerWhat Unions DoThanks to the inaction <strong>of</strong> our government, <strong>Canada</strong>’s autoindustry is in a mess. And no surprise: the companies tried totake it out on the workers. The initial demands for concessionswe received from <strong>Ford</strong>, GM, and Chrysler were outrageous.As they lined up over the past few months to take shots at the<strong>CAW</strong>, commentators and analysts seemed puzzled about why wewouldn’t accept two-tier wages, the loss <strong>of</strong> health benefits forretirees, and other major concessions. Get real, they said. There’sno alternative.I don’t think they understand what unions are about. How wework. What we do.A union doesn’t exist solely to get higher wages for currentmembers. We have a more important historical mission. Andunderstanding that mission helps explain why we would neveraccept two-tier wages and many <strong>of</strong> the other demands placedbefore us.Our goal is to improve the conditions <strong>of</strong> working people. Not justour current members, but our future members.The first step in this task, <strong>of</strong> course, is to make progress in collectivebargaining. When times allow, we win better wages and benefits –ensuring workers get a fairer share <strong>of</strong> the wealth we produce.But just as important as progress in good times, is hanging ontoour hard won gains in bad times. And that’s what we focused on inthis round <strong>of</strong> bargaining. This contract does contain some modestimprovements: inflation-linked gains in wages and pensions,improved health benefits, an expanded new vehicle purchaseincentive. But our main achievement was hanging onto past gains.If unions give back in tough times the gains they made in goodtimes, then we don’t make any longrunprogress.After all, the wages and benefits weenjoy today didn’t fall from the sky.They are the result <strong>of</strong> the efforts <strong>of</strong>the men and women who came beforeus. They took risks, pushed theenvelope, and walked the picket line – not just for themselves, butfor us.That’s why we’ll never turn our back on our retirees. We’ll neversell out their health benefits. And we’ll keep fighting at thebargaining table on their behalf.By the same token, we must maintain a bond with the nextgeneration: the young people who one day will work in ourplants. We recognized two-tier wages not only as a threat to longtermwages, but as a threat to the union.We split from the UAW in 1985, and formed our own Canadianunion, because we knew concessions would never save our jobs.Since then, the <strong>CAW</strong>’s membership has doubled. Workers in allindustries view us as a powerful, credible force.Whatever happens to us, happens to all <strong>of</strong> us: current actives,retirees, and future hires alike. We’re in this together. That’show solidarity works. And without solidarity, a union has nothing.I am proud to join with your <strong>CAW</strong>-<strong>Ford</strong> Master and Localbargaining committees in unanimously recommending thistentative agreement for your ratification.In solidarity, Jim O’NeilThese tough economic times are trulya perfect storm for the auto industry.The high Canadian dollar, rapidlyrising world oil prices, a looming U.S.recession, environmental concerns,and <strong>Canada</strong>’s growing trade deficithave combined to make this one <strong>of</strong> the toughest rounds <strong>of</strong>bargaining we’ve ever faced.That’s why our decision to begin bargaining at <strong>Ford</strong> early was sucha strong strategic move for the <strong>CAW</strong>.Despite the challenges at <strong>Ford</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> its Oakville operations are insolid shape and we knew that the company didn’t want a shutdown.Neither did our members.Coming into this set <strong>of</strong> negotiations, our union was fully aware <strong>of</strong>the challenges <strong>Canada</strong>’s auto industry faces. Our members knowfirst hand the insecurity that has accompanied <strong>Ford</strong>’s decliningmarket share in North America. In this round <strong>of</strong> negotiations wemanaged to win a reprieve for the St. Thomas plant, keeping itrunning at least until September 14, 2011. <strong>Ford</strong>’s uppermanagement speaks highly <strong>of</strong> this facility, its workforce and itremains at the top <strong>of</strong> the company’s list for new product. We intendto keep pushing for new investments over this extended timeperiod, to ensure the stability <strong>of</strong> this plant for years to come.Of course, this doesn’t mean our work is finished. We need to pushfor new investment and products in all our facilities. The provincialMessage from Mike Vince,Chairperson, <strong>CAW</strong>/<strong>Ford</strong> Master Bargaining CommitteeMeeting the Challengegovernment’s investment in the <strong>Ford</strong> Essex Engine plant was theresult <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> hard work by our union and our membership. Infact, our Windsor engine facilities have now become <strong>Ford</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>’ssite <strong>of</strong> choice for consideration on new product.The federal government now needs to step up and support this facilityand other auto facilities in Ontario. Their inaction has resulted inthousands <strong>of</strong> lost jobs, devastated families and communities.Throughout negotiations, our local union committees showedgreat resolve and determination to get the job done at thebargaining table. I’m proud to say that they did a tremendous job,despite the fact that the odds were stacked up against them. We nowneed to help our brothers and sisters at GM and Chrysler achievethe same pattern.It’s been a remarkable learning experience for me in my first termas chair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ford</strong> master bargaining committee. I want to thankour national president Buzz Hargrove and secretary-treasurer JimO’Neil for showing the tenacity and grit that has done our unionproud for so many years, in what will be their final round <strong>of</strong> autobargaining. They have once again shown that our union has theability to take on any challenge.Our <strong>CAW</strong>-<strong>Ford</strong> Master Bargaining Committee and <strong>CAW</strong> <strong>Ford</strong>Council is unanimous in recommending this agreement for yourratification. Thanks for your solidarity and support.In solidarity, Mike Vince2<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008


President’s Message Continued from page 1pressure on government) to rescuethe Canadian auto industry.On that score, we must pull out all thestops in fighting for a change in courseby Ottawa. They cannot take the autoindustry – its jobs, its taxes, itsproductivity – for granted any longer.They have to get back to the table,starting by playing a leading role inattaining an investment for a newflexible manufacturing platform forSt. Thomas and the next phase <strong>of</strong> the5-litre engine project in Windsor.Above all, they’ve got to draw a line inthe sand with the imports. If Asian andEuropean producers are going to sellso much in our market, these countriesmust commit to buy back from us.That’s the only way to stabilize theindustry, and save our jobs.And if this government won’t change,it must be voted out <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at thefirst chance we get.This is my last round <strong>of</strong> major autobargaining as your national president;I retire at our union’s mandatoryretirement age in 2009. In my manyyears <strong>of</strong> experience, I’ve never seen atougher economic environment (andI’ve never been more frustrated withour federal government for allowingit to get this bad). But by the sametoken, I’ve never been prouder <strong>of</strong> ourunion. Our commitment toprinciples and our willingness to fightfor them in every workplace haveallowed us to defeat two-tier wagesand preserve our integrity as a union.I join with every member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>CAW</strong>-<strong>Ford</strong> Master Bargaining Committee,and the entire <strong>Ford</strong> BargainingCouncil, in recommending thisagreement for your ratification.In solidarity, Buzz HargroveSpecial Contingency FundAppendix U, Special Contingency Fund, has beenrenewed. This Appendix provides for maintainingcurrent funding for a number <strong>of</strong> programs, forexample:• Legal Services Plan• Child Care Programs• Dependent Children Scholarship ProgramReprieve for St. Thomas Workers<strong>Ford</strong> was planning to close the St. Thomas plantin 2010 as there was no product allocation forthe facility. <strong>Ford</strong> has now committed in writingto run the plant at least through the expiration<strong>of</strong> this collective agreement (in September 2011),based on market demand for the products. Thenational and local union will put top priority ondeveloping (together with <strong>Ford</strong> and government)further proposals for new products and newinvestments to keep the St. Thomas plantoperating well beyond 2011 and ensure greaterjob security for St. Thomas members.Pension ImprovementsBenefit Rate IncreasesBasic benefit rates and the Special Allowance ratesfor active employees and those who retire on orafter October 1, 2008 will be increased by theamount <strong>of</strong> the P-COLA adjustment for October 1,2009 and October 1, 2010.Pensioner Cost <strong>of</strong> Living (P-COLA)P-COLA for all current retirees and survivingspouses has been maintained. There will be noP-COLA adjustment for October 1, 2008. The P-COLA adjustments will take place on October 1,2009 and October 1, 2010.New Pension Guarantee Options:Options for a 5, 10 or 15 year pension guarantee will be provided effective October 1, 2009, (single life only;pension will be actuarially equivalent).4<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008


Vehicle PurchaseDiscountIn 2008, we have modifiedand improved the EmployeeVehicle Purchase Discountplan as follows:• The new $2600 discountwill now be available toretirees as well as actives,once over the life <strong>of</strong> thecollective agreement.• The $1000 insurancesubsidy has been convertedinto an additional amountto be added to the vehiclediscount.• The discount on thevehicle purchase will nowtotal $2600 (since theprevious $1000 insurancesubsidy was taxable, the newhigher discount leavesparticipants in the same netposition).• As before, vehiclespurchased with this discountmust be manufactured by<strong>Ford</strong> in North America(some exceptions).Pension RatesBasic Benefit - ProductionEXAMPLES OCT-01 OCT-01 OCT-01CURRENT 2008 2009 2010Current Retiree $68 $68 $69* $70*retired Oct 2007 ($68+$1 PCOLA*) ($69+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $68 $69* $70*retires Oct 1 2008 ($68+$1 PCOLA*) ($69+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $69* $70*retires Oct 1 2009($69+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $70*retires Oct 1 2010*PCOLA amount is an estimate only30 and out - ProductionEXAMPLES OCT-01 OCT-01 OCT-01CURRENT 2008 2009 2010Current Retiree $3,515 $3,515 $3,565* $3,615*retired Oct 2007 ($3515+$50 PCOLA*) ($3565+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,515 $3,565* $3,615*retires Oct 1 2008 ($3515+$50 PCOLA*) ($3565+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,565* $3,615*retires Oct 1 2009($3565+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,615*retires Oct 1 2010*PCOLA amount is an estimate onlyBasic Benefit - Skilled TradesEXAMPLES OCT-01 OCT-01 OCT-01CURRENT 2008 2009 2010Current Retiree $81 $81 $82* $83*retired Oct 2007 ($81+$1 PCOLA*) ($82+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $81 $82* $83*retires Oct 1 2008 ($81+$1 PCOLA*) ($82+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $82* $83*retires Oct 1 2009($82+$1 PCOLA*)Active Member $83*retires Oct 1 2010*PCOLA amount is an estimate only30 and out - Skilled TradesEXAMPLES OCT-01 OCT-01 EXAMPLESCURRENT 2008 2009 2010Current Retiree $3,895 $3,895 $3,945* $3,995*retired Oct 2007 ($3895+$50 PCOLA*) ($3945+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,895 $3,945* $3,995*retires Oct 1 2008 ($3895+$50 PCOLA*) ($3945+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,945* $3,995*retires Oct 1 2009($3945+$50 PCOLA*)Active Member $3,995*retires Oct 1 2010 *PCOLA amount is an estimate only<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008 5


Our History:Making Progress and HoldThis represents the eighth major auto contract negotiated by the <strong>CAW</strong> since we were founded as anindependent union in 1985. And <strong>Ford</strong> workers have set the pattern in half <strong>of</strong> those contracts: in 1990,1999, 2005 and now again in 2008. The quality <strong>of</strong> our elected union leadership in our <strong>Ford</strong> bargainingunits and the effective working relationship we’ve built over the years with this company have beencrucial to our success.In good times and bad, we have tried to enhance the benefits and protections enjoyed by our membersand their families. We have bargained better wages and pensions. But we’ve also bargained protectionand 6 security: C A W - Cincome A N A D A / security, F O R D Orestructuring F C A N A D A incentives, health and social benefits BARGAINING for REPORT every phase MAY 2008 <strong>of</strong> life


Job and Income Security ProgramA crucial issue during the <strong>Ford</strong> bargaining was job security, given<strong>Ford</strong>’s announced intention to restructure its North Americanoperations. The <strong>CAW</strong> was able to attain a commitment from<strong>Ford</strong> to continue to operate its St. Thomas assembly plant and itsEssex engine plant (in Windsor) for the three-year duration <strong>of</strong>the agreement. Essex was scheduled to close in 2007. Thecompany will also spend $200 million to update and refresh itsdesign and engineering for the rear-wheel drive vehiclesproduced at St. Thomas.However, despite the union’s best efforts, <strong>Ford</strong> is determinedthat its Windsor casting plant production will be phased-out inmid-2007, leading to closure by 2008. Together withrestructuring-related downsizing at other facilities, it isanticipated that <strong>Ford</strong>’s hourly employment will decline by some1100 positions in <strong>Canada</strong> over the life <strong>of</strong> this agreement.The <strong>CAW</strong> has negotiated a restructuring incentive designed tolessen the impact on <strong>CAW</strong> members at all locations, especiallyWindsor. We bargained an increase in the restructuring benefitto encourage senior people to retire with a good pension andtherefore reduce the lay<strong>of</strong>fs <strong>of</strong> junior <strong>CAW</strong> members. Combinedwith other voluntary termination incentives and potentialpreferential hiring at other <strong>Ford</strong> locations, the union’s goal is toensure that no <strong>CAW</strong> member in Windsor will be on involuntarylay-<strong>of</strong>f by the end <strong>of</strong> the agreement in September 2008.Other Income Security MeasuresThrough the term <strong>of</strong> this agreement, SUB credits will becancelled at a rate <strong>of</strong> one for each week <strong>of</strong> Regular Benefit.The restructuring benefit under the job and income securityprogram has been increased from the current $60,000 to$70,000.The current SUB plans will be converted into “dry trust”arrangements which will have benefits paid from a newIncome Security Fund.Job Security At St. Thomas• No closure for the life <strong>of</strong> the agreement;• No penalty on vacation due to temporary lay<strong>of</strong>fs;• Guaranteed SUB for the life <strong>of</strong> the agreement;• A Significant Investment <strong>of</strong> $200 million to freshenthe Grand Marquis;• The company has committed to assess theopportunities for a future product.Restructuring At WindsorPart <strong>of</strong> the restructuring announced by <strong>Ford</strong> includesphase out <strong>of</strong> the V-6 engine and the closing <strong>of</strong> theWindsor casting plant. In recognition <strong>of</strong> the toughsituation in Windsor the union has negotiated anumber <strong>of</strong> job security provisions that will benefit <strong>Ford</strong>employees involved in the restructuring, including:• A $70,000 retirement restructuring incentive;• An improved pension plan;• Preferential hiring at other <strong>Ford</strong> plants.• No penalty on vacation due to temporary lay<strong>of</strong>fs;• Guaranteed SUB for the life <strong>of</strong> the agreement;Income Security FundIncome Security Fund will fund the followingprograms:ing • SUB,the Short Work Week, AndLineSeparation Plans• Income Maintenance (IMP) and VoluntaryTermination (VTEP) Plans• Restructuring Allowance ($70,000)(from parental leave to child care to tuition assistance to long-term care for the aged). And we’ve alwaystied our bargaining • Retirement to Allowance the broader ($25,000) social struggle to build a better, fairer, more independent <strong>Canada</strong>.• Pre-Retirement Income Maintenance (PRIMP)Unions fight hard to make progress in good times. But they have to fight even harder to hang onto thatprogress • in Reimbursement bad times. Whenever <strong>of</strong> EI Rebates (clawback) companies are losing money, they always try to take it out on theirworkers first. That’s why workers need a union: to protect themselves and improve their working lives.Our 2008 collective agreement, by defeating the drive to two-tier wages and protecting health benefitsfor retirees, will be remembered as one when Canadian autoworkers truly held the line.C A W - C A N A D A / F O R D O F C A N A D A BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008 7


Income SecurityRestructuring AllowancesRestructuring Allowances have been increasedfrom $70,000 to $75,000 for production and$90,000 for trades, plus for the first time a$35,000 vehicle voucher for both has beennegotiated into the collective agreement.Income Security FundIncome Security Fund has been renewed,effective September 17, 2008. (Approximately$220 million - depends on active head count on09/17/08)The $25,000 Retirement Incentive has been eliminated.Paid Holiday Schedule: 48 Days Over 3 YearsMonday, October 13, 2008ThanksgivingFriday, May 21, 2010Friday before Victoria DayDecember 24, 25, 26, 2008Christmas Holiday PeriodMonday, May 24, 2010Victoria DayDecember 29, 30, 31, 2008Christmas Holiday PeriodFriday, July 2, 2010<strong>Canada</strong> DayJanuary 1, 2, 2009Christmas Holiday PeriodMonday, August 2, 2010Civic HolidayFriday, April 10, 2009Good FridayFriday, September 3, 2010Friday before Labour DayMonday, April 13, 2009Easter MondayMonday, September 6, 2010Labour DayFriday, May 15, 2009Friday before Victoria DayMonday, October 11, 2010ThanksgivingMonday, May 18, 2009Victoria DayDecember 24, 2010Christmas Holiday PeriodFriday, July 3, 2009<strong>Canada</strong> DayDecember 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2010Christmas Holiday PeriodMonday, August 3, 2009Civic HolidayFriday, April 22, 2011Good FridayFriday, September 4, 2009Friday before Labour DayMonday, April 25, 2011Easter MondayMonday, September 7, 2009Labour DayFriday, May 20, 2011Friday before Victoria DayMonday, October 12, 2009ThanksgivingMonday, May 23, 2011Victoria DayDecember 24, 25, 2009Christmas Holiday PeriodFriday, July 1, 2011<strong>Canada</strong> DayDecember 28, 29, 30,31, 2009Christmas Holiday PeriodMonday, August 1, 2011Civic HolidayJanuary 1, 2010Christmas Holiday PeriodFriday, September 2, 2011Friday before Labour DayFriday, April 2, 2010Good FridayMonday, September 5, 2011Labour DayMonday, April 5, 2010Easter MondayVacation bonus: The annual vacation bonus is continued at $17008<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008


Improved Insurance BenefitsThere will be increases in the rates for future S & A, EDBand Life Insurance claims in the 3rd year <strong>of</strong> the agreementas a result <strong>of</strong> the fold-in <strong>of</strong> new COLA generatedin the 2nd year <strong>of</strong> the agreement.Insurance Examples(including projected COLA)*Current September 2008 September 2009 September 2010AssemblerS&A $ 830 $ 830 $ 830 $ 845EDB under 10 $ 2,925 $ 2,925 $ 2,925 $ 2,985EDB over 10 $ 3,215 $ 3,215 $ 3,215 $ 3,280Life Insurance $ 77,000 $ 77,000 $ 77,000 $ 79,000ElectricianS&A $ 990 $ 990 $ 990 $ 995EDB under 10 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 $ 3,530EDB over 10 $ 3,850 $ 3,850 $ 3,850 $ 3,880Life Insurance $ 92,500 $ 92,500 $ 92,500 $ 93,000*COLA projection based on 2% inflation in each year <strong>of</strong> the agreement. Actual benefit levels may be higher or lower depending on actual inflation.Optional and Dependent Life3 Open Enrollments will be <strong>of</strong>fered in January<strong>of</strong> 2009, 2010 and 2011. During the openenrollment period, current participants willbe able to increase their coverage by oneschedule without medical evidence. Thosenot previously enrolled will be permitted toenter the program on Schedule 1.Survivor Income BenefitInsurance (SIBI)SIBI benefits will be increased as follows andwill apply to current as well as futurerecipients:• $25 per month – effective October 1, 2008• $25 per month – effective October 1, 2009• $50 per month – effective October 1, 2010<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008 9


Health Care BenefitsDrug PlanEffective January 1, 2009 the prescriptiondrug co-pay for Actives and Retirees willincrease to 10% per prescription, with thefollowing out-<strong>of</strong>-pocket maximums:• As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2009 - $250/family/year• As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2010 - $270/family/year• As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2011 - $290/family/yearOut <strong>of</strong> pocket maximums are combinedfamily amounts.Long Term CareEffective January 1, 2009, the maximum rate<strong>of</strong> coverage will be $1,543.95 per month fornew entrants. Current residents <strong>of</strong> long termcare facilities will be exempt from thisprovision and will continue at the previouslycapped semi-private rate.Medical Practitioners• Chiropractor annual maximum increasedby $15 (to $465)• Psychologist annual maximum increasedby $25 (to $675)Vision CareEffective October 1, 2008 the Vision plan willbe improved as follows:• Vision Care benefit increased by $20 ineach category;Single vision: from $200 to $220every 24 monthsBifocal: from $255 to $275every 24 monthsMulti-focal: from $325 to $345every 24 monthsContacts: from $210 to $230every 24 months• Eye exams amount increased by $20(to $85), every 24 monthsFamily AssistanceUp to $500,000 is available to pay for shorttermfamily counseling during the life <strong>of</strong>this agreement through the EmployeeFamily Assistance Program.Skilled TradesAppendix “T’ Skilled Trades Work OwnershipThis important language has been maintained during our most trying and difficult round<strong>of</strong> bargaining. <strong>Ford</strong> tried to eliminate this language from the collective agreement.<strong>CAW</strong> Apprenticeship SponsorshipThe Company has agreed to meet following bargaining to discuss a <strong>CAW</strong>apprenticeship sponsorship program. This new <strong>CAW</strong> initiative would allowthe <strong>CAW</strong> to be a sponsor <strong>of</strong> apprentices to receive their training.Skilled Trades Retirement Incentives$90,000 plus $35,000 new vehicle allowance has been bargained. Incentives willallow for senior workers to retire and provide job opportunities for less senior workers.Skilled Trades Union Education ProgramFunding has been maintained at current contribution formula.WorkplaceTrainingProgramThe workplacetraining programhas beenexpanded toinclude new andupdated courses.Funding has beenrenewed to ensurecompanycommitments willbe met.10<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008


<strong>Ford</strong> Health, Safety, Environment and ErgonomicHealth and Safety Training:Annual Joint training meetings are held<strong>of</strong>f-site to review and reassess issues in all threeareas <strong>of</strong> H&S, Environment and Ergonomics.Health & Safety Training continues to be providedby <strong>CAW</strong> in-house trainers to empower members:• Illustrated high impact single point lessonsfor summer shutdown/stand downs• Defibrillators in care <strong>of</strong> trained individuals• Arc flash review on all new equipment• Information and discussion onnanotechnology at 2009 annual training• Update current training materials forformat upgrade• Transportation <strong>of</strong> dangerous goods• Lockout (ECPL) with 1 hour annual update• Confined space material – updated• Joint legislation training• Working at heights and rescue• Propane exchanges• 16 hour course on blood bornediseases for trainers• PMHV practical training every 3 yearsErgonomics – the prevention <strong>of</strong>Musculoskeletal Disorders• Ergonomic reps full members <strong>of</strong> theircommittees with co-chair status• Physical demands analysis• Gender representation in ergonomicand related studiesErgonomics• 6 month ergonomic corrective actionresolution process (Master ErgonomicCommittee)• Ergonomic tools training• Utilization <strong>of</strong> the <strong>CAW</strong>/<strong>Ford</strong>Ergonomic Process manual.Environment• Information sharing continues withnotification <strong>of</strong> uncontrolled emergencyrelease <strong>of</strong> hazardous material.• Review development on EPR, fuel cellsand other leading edge environmentaltechnology issues and practices.• Environmental, regulatory and technicalrefresher at environmental annual trainingTime Off• Mandatory vacation nolonger in effect• All members are stillentitled to take full vacation• Hours for vacation payreduced by 40 hours foremployees with 3 or moreyears <strong>of</strong> seniority (effectiveJanuary 1, 2009 and St.Thomas July 1, 2009)• Active employees, with3 or more years <strong>of</strong>seniority as <strong>of</strong> January 1,2009 (July 1, 2009 forSt. Thomas) will receive$3,500. Payment to bepaid prior to the end <strong>of</strong>January, 2009 (end <strong>of</strong> July,2009 for St. Thomas)New Hire Grow-In• Effective on the date <strong>of</strong> ratification,new hires to receive 70% <strong>of</strong> basewage• 80% at the 1st anniversary <strong>of</strong>employment, 90% at 2ndanniversary, 100% at 3rd anniversary• COLA payments start onemployee’s 3rd anniversaryFuture new hires will not be eligiblefor SUB and short work week until3rd anniversary and will havemodified time <strong>of</strong>f until 3rdanniversary. New hire grow-in systemwill apply to all members hired afterthe date <strong>of</strong> ratification. Existingemployees are not affected.Alternative Work ScheduleDuring 2008 negotiations<strong>CAW</strong> and <strong>Ford</strong> discussed thecompetitive disadvantages <strong>of</strong> thethree-shift relief practices at theOakville Assembly Complex.The parties agreed to eliminatethe cost penalty associatedwith working 8 hours.Production workers assigned toa three-shift operating patternwill receive 8 hours pay for8 hours worked including:22 minutes <strong>of</strong> relief anda 20 minute paid lunch.This agreement will takeeffect September 22, 2008.<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008 11


Your <strong>CAW</strong>-<strong>Canada</strong> Master Bargaining Committee at <strong>Ford</strong>BUZZ HARGROVEPresidentJIM O’NEILSecretary-TreasurerMIKE VINCEChairperson <strong>of</strong> MasterBargaining Committee &President, Local 200BOB CHERNECKIAssistant to the PresidentJIM STANFORD<strong>CAW</strong> EconomistALEX KEENEYNational RepresentativeSYM GILLDirector,Pensions & BenefitsJEFF WAREHAMNational Representative,Pensions & BenefitsDAVID ROBERTSONDirector, WorkOrganization and TrainingCOLIN HESLOPDirector,Skilled TradesLYLE HARGROVEDirector,Health, Safety andEnvironment FundSARI SAIRANENDirector,Health, Safety andEnvironmentJEFF VILAGChairperson, Engine PlantLocal 200, WindsorCHRIS MOYNAHANChairperson, AnnexLocal 200, WindsorCHRIS TAYLORChairperson, Skilled TradesLocal 200, WindsorKIM CLOUTChairperson, Parts Depot,Local 584, BramaleaGARY BECKPresident,Local 707, OakvilleSCOTTY McCOLEMANChairperson,Oakville Assembly ComplexLocal 707, OakvillePAUL REIDChairperson, Skilled Trades,Local 707, OakvilleBRETT LEFEBREChairperson,Number Three Shift,Local 707, OakvilleDENNIS McGEEPresident, Local 1520,St.ThomasSCOTT SMITHChairperson, Local 1520,St.ThomasDOUG WIEBEChairperson, Skilled Trades,Local 1520, St. ThomasGUY HEWSONHealth & SafetyCo-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>TOM COCHOISTrainingCo-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>BRUCE CHAMBERLAINErgonomicsCo-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>JOHN WALSHSkilled TradesTraining Co-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>DEBBIE ROBERTEquityCo-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>MIKE AQUILINASkilled TradesCo-ordinator, <strong>Ford</strong>JOHN O’HANDLEYNational WellnessCo-ordinator12<strong>CAW</strong>-CANADA/FORD OF CANADA BARGAINING REPORT MAY 2008

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