January 20, 2009 Gettelfinger: Makeover deadline is unrealistic ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The president of the UAW says a mid-February deadline for General Motors and Chrysler to complete their restructuring plans may be "almost unattainable." Ron Gettelfinger told reporters Monday that many people consider the timeline for the two companies to detail their reorganization plans [...]

January 20, 2009 Gettelfinger vows UAW support for Chrysler-Fiat alliance By TIM HIGGINS FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER UAW Ron Gettelfinger issued a statement this morning showing the union’s support for an alliance between Chrysler LLC and Fiat S.p.A., saying the arrangement has the potential to save U.S. jobs.   "As the U.S. auto industry undergoes [...]

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Canada: Cut auto wages Union surprised as government wants GM, Chrysler to lower labor costs to get $3B loan. Alisa Priddle / The Detroit News The Canadian government is requiring automakers to cut wages as part of a condition of the $3.2 billion (U.S.) loan from the Canadian and Ontario governments [...]