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Ford's Canadian workers agree to cost-cutting

Quick ReadCanadian Ford union workers agree to freeze base wages, reduce paid time off, cut bonus

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Union workers at Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division have backed a cost-cutting agreement that the Canadian Auto Workers reached with the automaker last week.

The contract modifications that cover 7,000 workers include no increase in base wages, a reduction in paid time off, elimination of a bonus and requirements that new employees contribute to the pension plan.

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