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1,712 workers at Ford Motor Co.'s plant in Claycomo, Kansas voted yesterday to reject concessions put forth by the company. Despite favorable reviews from the UAW Vice President, only 147 union members voted in favor of concessions. Two other plants, both in Michigan, rejected the concessions as well, but one in Michigan and one in Ohio voted overall in favor. Voting continues this week across the country, so the final outcome of the concession vote will not be known until Saturday at the earliest. Ford Co. continues to push for the concessions, saying they are necessary in order to remain competitive with GM, etc. The concessions include a six-year ban on strikes over wages and a pay freeze for all new/recent hires. The UAW national bargaining team managed to negotiate for a $1000 bonus for approval of the concessions, and new products or repairs at some locations.