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Once again Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry unleashes his knowledge of Michigan history. This time we get a historical perspective about negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers.
Contract talks have already started between the UAW and General Motors, Chrysler and Ford. But these talks are a little different this time around.
General Motors and Chrysler both emerged from bankruptcy in the past year and the unions agreed not to strike those two automakers in a previous contract. So far, both sides appear to be approaching these negotiations with optimism. Lessenberry talks about what these negotiations were like back in the day.
