FCA Workers Join GM and Ford In Authorizing Strikes In Bargaining Disputes

UAW-Chrysler Department Vice President Norwood Jewell on Friday said the union’s locals had passed strike authorization votes at an overwhelming 97 percent as the union and Auburn Hills-based automaker continue contract negotiations.

Strike authorization votes are procedural measures taken by union members at all three automakers. Each year, the votes pass with an overwhelming margin and allow the union to call for a strike if they determine the automakers have not bargained in good faith. This is the first year since 2007 that the union can call a strike against Fiat Chrysler or GM.

TheSteve - 9/1/2015 10:11:45 AM

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Strikes are a long-held tradition for the Big Three. It made them what they
are today. We need to uphold that tradition.

W124E320 - 9/1/2015 9:41:59 PM

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It made them bankrupt and unable to compete... now that the companies are in better shape the angry good for nothings look to repeat...

MDarringer - 9/1/2015 7:53:08 PM

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The drug-addicted workers need a raise to pay for their meth dependence.