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Ford of Canada spokesman Jim Hartford agreed that the kind of coâ€"operative relationship that exists between management and the union results in positive results for everyone concerned: Ford, its customers and its workâ€" "We made gains in spite of the difficult economic times. This is some payâ€"back for (workers,)" he said. Tremblay went on to explain that talks were free of concessionary bargaining in spite of the recession since workers have made "tremendous strides" in improving quality. "We consider it to be a good collective agreement, especially considering the economic times," said Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 707 vice presiâ€" dent David Tremblay. Improvements in everything from wages and penâ€" sions to additional vacation time all make for a tentative new contract Ford workers have not only negotiated but earned, says a union spokesman. Oakville Beaver Staff 6202 Walker‘s Line (8 km North of Hwy. 5) 335â€"2515 m By HOWARD MOZEL Fordâ€"CAW agree on contract Please buy peanuts to support The Kidney Foundation. Daily 10 am â€" 6 pm 5â€"FT. CEDAR TREES HUTCHINSON FARM ThE KiDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA Give all the hope you can. 133 REYNOLDS ST., OAKVILLE, 905â€"849â€"7702 Hours: Tues.â€"Sat. 10:30â€"5:30, Sun. 1:00â€"5:00 Tom Chatfield Oct. 17â€"30, 1993 Reception Sun., Oct. 17, 1â€"5 p.m. Artist present Hartford said a clear indication of this relationship is that some issues customarily associated with the negotiâ€" ation process are often discussed â€" if not completely resolved â€" during the life of the existing contract. "There is a continuing dialogue," he said. The deal effects Ford‘s 11,000 Canadian workers, 4,080 of whom work at the company‘s two plants in Oakville. It was struck around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, less than three hours before the midnight deadline. In addition to what Tremblay called "fairly substantial" increases in pensions, the new contract calls for better benefits and wage hikes. These will rise by approxiâ€" mately 10% â€" or $2 per hour â€" over three years when Cost of Living and the "annual improvement factor" are included in the equation. "We‘re all working the same agenda," said Hartford, who explained that he can‘t comment on the specifics of the deal until after workers vote on it Sunday. "We think it‘s a good agreement. Obviously it‘s good if we reach an agreement without the â€"disruption of producâ€" tion." Paintings by Free Parking Available MAcLarenâ€"barnes (See ‘Pact‘ page 7)