Hourly workers at Chrysler, General Motors and Ford plants in Canada have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike to back their contract demands. The Canadian Auto Workers union says Chrysler workers have voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action if necessary. The vote was almost as strong at General Motors, where 98 per cent backed strike action, and at Ford, where the vote was 97 per cent. "Our members support their bargaining committees and trust them to negotiate a fair settlement that shares in the success of the companies," president Ken Lewenza said.
