Representatives at Chrysler, the last carmaker still negotiating with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) finally reached an agreement with their interlocutors. Chrysler’s 8,000 Canadian employees in Ontario are going to be covered by a 4-year wage agreement much like that of their colleagues with Ford and General Motors. “We extend our appreciation to our Canadian work force for their patience during this pivotal round of collective bargaining” Al Iacobelli, Chrysler vice-president of employee relations, said in a statement. For his part, CAW president Ken Lewenza was satisfied with this “reasonable deal,” as he was attached to traditions. He wanted to negotiate with each of the Big 3 automakers a deal meeting the pattern set in the agreement already reached with Ford (see our dispatch No. 120543), the first carmaker with which the union reached an agreement. In fact, Chrysler’s workers are following in the footsteps of Ford and General Motors staff: there will be a two-tier pay scheme for 10 years and no cost-of-living increases.
, Chrysler’s workers are following in the footsteps of Ford and General Motors staff: there will be a two-tier pay scheme for 10 years and no cost-of-living increases.
Marchionne’s methods imported in Canada. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne wanted to make a difference and get a permanent two-tier system. He publicly threatened to leave the Windsor and Brampton sites if he didn’t get it. In the end, he accepted the CAW’s compromise. Chrysler’s new hires will get 60 percent of senior staff’s pa
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