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Chrysler LLC Statement Regarding CAW Talks

Posted on 28. Mar, 2009 by webmestre in North America

Chrysler LLC Statement Regarding CAW Talks

AUBURN HILLS, MI, March 28 /CNW/ – Chrysler LLC Statement Regarding CAW
Talks Attributed to Al Iacobelli, Chief Bargainer:
“We all recognize that we are in unprecedented times as it relates to the
global economy and current financial crisis, which has a direct impact on the
automotive industry. After several days of bargaining in good faith, Chrysler
and the CAW have not reached an agreement that closes the competitive gap with other automobile manufacturers in Canada, to ensure Chrysler’s immediate viability.
The Company has been very clear in its Canadian Government testimony and
position with the CAW: we must ‘close the competitive gap’ of $19 an hour
immediately, with a goal of not having to affect base wages and pensions;
while contributing to Chrysler’s viability with direct annual savings to the
bottom-line in the current year, and each of the remaining years of the
contract.
Although we made progress toward ‘closing the gap’, significant issues
related to the existing ‘pattern’ remain on the table. These are not normal
business circumstances and all Chrysler constituents have been asked to ‘break
pattern’ – employees, retirees, dealers, suppliers and others. These requests
have been made to all of our constituents, including the CAW, to ensure
Chrysler’s viability.
We continue to engage with the CAW to resolve these issues in a
responsible manner.”

Tags: Business, Canada, CAW, Chrysler Canada