Guide Note

In an attempt to increased pressure on Chrysler to finalized a new labor contract for its 45,000 union members, the United Automobile Workers Association initiated a strike on October 10, 2007.¹ The workers sought upgraded wages, benefits and job security.² Six hours into the strike, the union and Chrysler agreed upon a new four year agreement.

Fast Facts

1. UAW President: Ron Gettelfinger
2. Chryser majority owned by Cerberus Capital Management
3. Agreement patterned after preceding agreement with General Motors
4. Agreement also applies to 78,000 retirees ans spouses
5. The strike applied to 19 of 24 U.S. Chrysler plants

1. Privately owned company
2. Annual Sales (2007): $49 billion
3. Established: 1925
4. Founder: Walter P. Chrysler
5. Industry: Automotive
6. Phone: (248) 576-5741
7. Toll Free: (800) 992-1997
8. HQ: Auburn Hills, Michigan
9. CEO: Robert L. Nardelli
10. Staff: 72,000

1. Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan
2. Established: 1935
3. Also known as: UAW
4. President Ron Gettelfinger
5. U.S. Members: Over 500,000
6. Over 800 local unions
7. Contracts with over 200 companies
8. 2008 Contributions: Over $2.1 million as of March 2008
9. Phone: 1-800-243-8829