UAW reaches tentative agreement at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit

DEARBORN, Mich. – The UAW Local 600′s Tool & Die Unit at Ford’s River Rouge location has reached a tentative local agreement with Ford Motor Company.

The tentative agreement was reached on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night.

A strike notice was sent out on Sept. 18, stating that if contract issues remained unresolved, a potential strike was planned for Sept. 26.

The deal strengthens job security by protecting against the impacts of advancements in 3D printing and establishing a process to secure additional die work as required.

UAW said they achieved an agreement to eliminate the wage disparity for skilled trades, ensuring fair and equal pay across the board.

The roughly 500 UAW members at the Dearborn facility will review the agreement’s details and hold a ratification vote in the coming days.

If the vote is ratified, the agreement will set a new standard for the skilled trades at Ford Motor Company.

“The members at the Rouge Complex understand the power of strength in numbers,” said UAW Vice President Chuck Browning. “They stuck together and showed Ford that they were willing to stand up if necessary to win what they deserve.”