US car manufacturers in union deal

The United Auto Workers union in the United States has agreed new contracts with General Motors and Chrysler following recent…

The United Auto Workers union in the United States has agreed new contracts with General Motors and Chrysler following recent industrial action.

The union reached a four-year deal with Chrysler last night after a six-hour walkout. News of the pact came shortly after the UAW announced that General Motors workers had ratified a four-year agreement with the company.

However, Ford, which lost $12.6 billion last year, could be the toughest bargainer yet because of its weakened financial position.

Industry analysts have said it will likely seek a different deal than Chrysler and GM, perhaps with deeper concessions.

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