Chrysler Strikes Deal With Canadian Workers

Workers surrender benefits to keep operating costs down

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2009 4:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – 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... Read full story »

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