Auto workers had their worst fears realized yesterday when reeling Chrysler announced the company would eliminate 1,200 jobs and one of three shifts at its Windsor minivan plant for the first time in more than 15 years.
The company, which is already operating on a government lifeline of loans in the U.S., said it would cut the shift as early as June 24 because of a continuing deterioration of sales.
“It is another huge blow to the city of Windsor,” said Ken Lewenza, national president of the Canadian Auto Workers. “This is nothing but devastating.”
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