Ford in fresh row with union over plan to close scheme to new joiners

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Ford has clashed with unions over plans to shut its UK defined benefit scheme to new members.

The Unite union - which represents 2,500 staff - walked out of pay negotiations earlier this week over the planned closure, which would take effect from January 2013. Ford Powertrain Engineering...

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