Unifor Braces for Strike as Ford Negotiations Stall

Unifor, the union representing Ford Motor Co. workers in Canada, has extended its strike deadline by 24 hours as negotiations continue through the night. The union received a "substantive offer" from the automaker minutes before the deadline, but a tentative agreement has not been reached. Unifor members are prepared for a total strike if necessary. The union aims to leverage Ford's Canadian operations to secure its demands, including improved pensions and wages. Strikes by UAW members at three Detroit Three plants in the United States are also ongoing.