Strike ends at Motor City Chrysler in Windsor, Ont.

Contract talks ended on Jan. 16: Unifor

Strike ends at Motor City Chrysler in Windsor, Ont.
Motor City Chrysler is the only fully unionized vehicle dealership in Canada. GOOGLE STREET VIEW

Unifor, Local 195 members ratified a new contract on Feb. 15 with Motor City Chrysler in Windsor, Ont., bringing a two-week strike to an end.

Contract negotiations broke off on Jan. 16, after Motor City Chrysler repeatedly refused to remove concessions from its offer. Members began strike action on Jan. 31 and a tentative contract was reached after two weeks of picketing, said the union.

Unifor, Local 195 represents two bargaining units consisting of office sales, finance and clerical workers, shop technicians and parts workers. The strike mandate was authorized with an vote of 94 per cent by the office unit and 100 per cent by the shop unit, according to Unifor.

Motor City Chrysler is the only fully unionized vehicle dealership in Canada.

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