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Magna Caw to work together

The Canadian auto industry has suffered a major blow as the U.S. automakers began closing plants in the country in an effort to cut costs and return to profitability. Thousands of jobs have been lost as Ford, General Motors and Chrysler will close plants and reduced shifts in others. The Canadian Auto Workers union headed by Buzz Hargrove is at the forefront fighting for the rights of Canadians who are working for industry auto.

Recently, the CAW union has found an unexpected ally in the new form of Magna. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail has published a Statement of Frank Stronach, a senior executive of Magna, and Buzz Hargrove, said that they had overlooked their differences. "We come from opposite sides of the street relations: a manufacturing executive and a union leader. And we've had our share of battles and disputes over the years. Union units. legal appeals. Hard negotiations. Even a strike or two. But in recent years, we have noticed that there are a surprising number of issues on which we now see face to face " said the statement.

The things you realized they are passionate about their country and the automotive industry. "We are both passionate about Canada," continued the statement. "The two cars love, not only for driving, but because of the immense economic and social benefits that a healthy auto industry can generate. However, both recognize that the Canadian auto parts industry and our side of the manufacturing base of a moment of truth. New challenges in global competition means our industry has to change, or it will continue to wither. "

This can be regarded as a surprise as Jim Press' Toyota to join output the New Chrysler. But the union and the manufacturer may have buried the hatchet for now. "Magna and the Canadian Auto Workers union signed a" framework of fairness "That govern how we work together for many years to come," the statement said. "Through this agreement, Magna accepts the CAW as a true partner, with a crucial role to safeguard the interests of Magna workers as the company grows and changes. And the CAW accepts Magna's culture of "just business' and unique structures that have been launched in year to make decisions and solve problems with maximum participation of workers. "

Magna is in place to provide consumers with Canadian auto parts such as title = "Canada's central heating"> Central Canada heater and other auto parts and CAW has formed an agreement that will be great for the Canadian Auto Workers. In the joint statement which reads: "We I think we're combining the best of both worlds: the best traditions of union protection and security, the best features of the company just Magna corporate culture. In fact, economic studies have suggested that companies that union representation with a pair of complex mechanisms for employee participation and participation to achieve the best possible combination of high productivity and high morale. "

The joint statement explains how the agreement will work. "Production workers at Magna's Canadian plants have the opportunity, supervised vote by secret ballot to consider a new employment contract and join the CAW. In facilities where most of the labor force compatible with the union, the CAW will become the recognized bargaining agent and employees are included in the new Magna-CAW national collective agreement. "

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

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