Ford and UAW close to agreement on health care - 12/12/05

By Jesse Russell

The United Auto Workers have announced a tentative agreement on health care with Ford Motor Company. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said he believes the agreement reaches the goal of providing the best possible longterm protections for active and retired workers. Details of the agreement are being withheld, but UAW leadership says in a press release that members have been asked to make some sacrifices so that everyone can receive excellent coverage.