Description: Days after threatening to strike all of the Big Three automakers at the same time, Canadian Auto Workers president Ken Lewenza says the companies seem willing to take part in “constructive dialogue.”

Source: Reuters

Date: 09/07/2012

Link: http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCABRE88617C20120907?sp=true

Related links:

• CTV story
• Windsor Star blog
• Conservative MP criticizes CAW – Windsor Star
• CAW
• Ford Canada
• GM Canada
• Chrysler Canada

Questions for discussion:

• What would be the impacts of a triple strike in the auto industry?
• How does the threat of a triple strike differ from previous CAW strategy?
• Why do you think the CAW might be taking this approach at this time?
• What is the CAW asking for? What arguments does it use to back up its position?
• What are the automakers asking for? What arguments do they use?
• Which do you think are the most persuasive arguments?