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CAW's Plan: Think Ford (Contract) First

Monday, September 17, 2012

Photo Credit | Dan Janisse, The Windsor Star

The Canadian Auto Workers union’s contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler expire just before midnight Monday. Members have been told to be ready to go on strike if the deadline passes without a tentative agreement with at least one company. The union announced Sunday that it would try to work out a deal with Ford first, because the automaker has shown a willingness to negotiate. WDET's Pat Batcheller talked about it with Kristin Dziczek of the Center for Automotive Research.

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Photo Credit | Dan Janisse, The Windsor Star