The contract needs majority approval of all members voting to be ratified.
At issue, a lack of commitment to build future products and a two-tier wage system. Experts expect opposition to gain momentum as more locals decline the offer. Chrysler has some room to stand its ground. Reuters reported Wednesday that Chrysler will be eliminating some products in the near term. Fourth quarter auto sales are expected to continue to lag. So, the company is anticipating lower production demands.
According to the Detroit News, ratification votes will include:Local | City | Vote Date |
75 | Milwaukee | Today |
76 | Fremont, Calif. | Today |
212 | Detroit (Conner) | Today |
412 | Auburn Hills | Today |
868 | Conyers, Ga. | Today |
889 | Warren (Clerical) | Today |
1649 | Orlando, Fla. | Today |
7 | Detroit (Jefferson North) | Sunday |
509 | Pico Rivera, Calif. | Sunday |
624 | Syracuse, NY (New Process Gear) | Sunday |
2149 | Syracuse, NY (Engineering) | Monday |
685 | Kokomo (Transmission) | Tuesday |
1166 | Kokomo (Casting) | Tuesday |
140 | Warren (Warren Truck, Sterling Emission) | Wednesday |
869 | Warren (Stamping) | Wednesday |
1264 | Sterling Heights (Stamping) | Wednesday |
1700 | Sterling Heights (Assembly) | Wednesday |