Chrysler Strikes Deal With Canadian Workers

Chrysler has won concessions from its Canadian workers that may help keep it out of bankruptcy, the Globe & Mail reports. The Canadian Auto Workers union—faced with the prospect of Chrysler abandoning its operations north of the border—agreed to give up a range of hard-won benefits and to accept rules making it easier for Chrysler to hire temps.

The CAW chief slammed the "tortuous and unfair" negotiation process and accused auto companies and the US and Canadian governments of "ganging up" on auto workers. He said the new deal would survive even if Chrysler goes into bankruptcy or merges with Fiat. "We will live to fight another day," he said.
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