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UAW warns of possible strike

Workers on the line at Dundee Engine Plant.
Fiat Chrysler
Workers on the line at Dundee Engine Plant.
Workers on the line at Dundee Engine Plant.
Credit Fiat Chrysler
Workers on the line at Dundee Engine Plant.

Fiat Chrysler Automotive's UAW members vote this week on whether to ratify the second contract put before them. The first tentative contract agreement went down to resounding defeat, forcing the union andFCAto try again.

Much of the opposition to the first deal was fired up on social media. At the same time, the union was widely viewed as having stumbled badly on its social media presence defending the deal.

They're not letting that happen this time.

Brent Snavely of the Detroit Free Press joined Stateside to talk about the negotiations. 

Listen to our interview with Brent Snavely of the Detroit Free Press.

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