Description: The Canadian Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with the last of the Detroit Three automakers.

Source: CBC

Date: 09/26/2012

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/09/26/wdr-chrysler-caw-deal.html

Related links:

• CAW-Chrysler ratification vote underway
• CAW says deals will improve competitiveness of Canadian auto industry
• CAW
• Chrysler Canada
• GM Canada
• Ford Canada

Questions for discussion:

• What are the main features of the Chrysler tentative agreement?
• What are the positive and negative aspects of the deal from the union’s point of view?
• From the company’s point of view?
• If you were a Chrysler worker, would you be happy with this agreement? Why or why not?
• If you were a worker, which would you rather have: an increase in your base wage, or a bonus and annual cost-of-living adjustments? Why?