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Ford workers reject contract changes to slash labor costs

Source: Xinhuanet.com
San Francisco : CA : USA | 24 days ago  
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Ford Motor Co workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the auto maker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability.     The United Auto Workers union had given local unions...
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