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Chrysler, Ford deals may mirror GM accord

With a tentative agreement in hand with General Motors, the UAW expects to move quickly to lock in similar labor contracts with Chrysler and Ford, according to the Detroit Free Press.

"I think the pattern bargaining is still very much in play," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said shortly after announcing the GM deal. "We expect this will basically be the same agreement."

Gettelfinger suggested that the UAW may try to finish up talks with Chrysler and Ford simultaneously.

During the past two contract talks, it took the UAW between 20 and 40 days from the day the first tentative agreement was reached until deals with all three automakers were ratified. If that holds true, a deal with all three of Detroit's automakers could be wrapped up in a month.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 9:35 AM to Auto industry , Chrysler , Ford , GM , Unions | Permalink

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