Posted on January 22nd, 2010 • by Bill Cawthon
Due to a supplier problem, Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario, plant will shut down until February 1. According to Automotive News, CAW and Chrysler spokespersons would not identify the supplier. Ken Lewenza, president of the Canadian Auto Workers union said, “The reason is because if a supplier never lived up to their contract, then it could be [...]
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Posted on April 24th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
As previously reported, the New York Times, citing unnamed sources with direct knowledge of the matter, is reporting the Treasury is preparing a Chapter 11 filing for Chrysler LLC. Under the scenario described, the U.S. and Canadian governments would provide the necessary financing for Chrysler’s operations while the company is under court supervision. Fiat would [...]
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Posted on April 17th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda is getting set to play hardball with the Canadian Auto Workers union. LaSorda has already threatened to shut down Chrysler’s Canadian operations if the automaker’s demands for concessions aren’t met and new CAW President Ken Lewenza has said Chrysler is asking the union for unfair terms. At stake is Chrysler’s [...]
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Posted on March 22nd, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
With opening volleys having been fired by Vice-Chairman Tommy LaSorda and Rick LaPorte, president of Canadian Auto Workers Local 444 (see preceding story), negotiations on changes to the existing labor contract are scheduled to begin tomorrow. In earlier statements, LaSorda threatened to shut down all Chrysler operations in Canada if the company can’t get the [...]
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