UAW reaches tentative deal with Ford: Sources
The United Auto Workers have reached a tentative deal with Ford, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations. Ford Motor and United Auto Workers union (UAW) have reach ed a tentative agreement that would end the strike at Ford, sources with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to ABC News. An official announcement could happen as soon as Wednesday night pending approval of UAW leadership, per those same sources. Spokespersons for both Ford Motor and the union declined to comment on the tentative deal. The deal includes a proposal for wage increases of at least 25% over the term of the deal and improved benefits for union members, according to sources. United Auto Workers (UAW) union members picket outside Ford's Kentucky truck plant after going on strike in Louisville, Kentucky, on Oct. 12, 2023. Luke Sharrett/Reuters This deal would still need to be ratified by a majority of Ford’s 57,000 UAW members. MORE: UAW launches strike against Big 3 automakers On Sept. 15,...