January 22, 2009 Gettelfinger expects federal loan deadline to be met BY JEWEL GOPWANI FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said Wednesday he expects that discussions about union concessions with General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC will result in a plan by the Feb. 17 deadline set by Congress. "There are things we [...]

Thursday, January 22, 2009 UAW to Big 3: Talk with Obama Gettelfinger suggests union would be willing to make concessions. Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Wednesday night the CEOs of Detroit’s Big Three automakers should meet with President Barack Obama soon and that the union [...]

Thursday, January 22, 2009 President faces tough choices on ailing automakers’ future David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — With 10 inaugural balls and a first spin in the new presidential limousine behind him, President Barack Obama faces a series of urgent decisions affecting the future of the domestic automakers. He must approve [...]