CAW to Resume Formal Negotiations with Ford Motor Company October 26

TORONTO , Oct. 8 /CNW/ - The CAW will be resuming formal contract talks with Ford Motor Company on October 26 . The union will be bringing in its entire CAW-Ford master bargaining committee for the discussions.

The two sides are attempting to reach a cost-cutting agreement which would well position the company's Canadian facilities for future investment.

"We're hopeful that we will be able to reach a new agreement with Ford that will suit our members' need for better job security," said CAW President Ken Lewenza .

Talks have been ongoing since early September on economic issues, with little success.

For further information: CAW Communications, Shannon Devine, (cell) [phone]; or John McClyment, (cell) [phone]