[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H12160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           UAW/CHRYSLER DEAL

  (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud this 
weekend's ratification of the contract between the United Auto Workers 
and Chrysler. The new contract creates a stronger domestic auto 
industry and modernizes the relationship between the Big Three and 
labor.
  The ratification by the rank and file signals a new day for the 
domestic auto industry that has been struggling for market share with 
its foreign competitors. And sincere congratulations to President Ron 
Gettelfinger of the UAW and his entire team on a job well done.
  The industry still faces many challenges, but this new pact between 
the UAW and Chrysler and an earlier deal with GM means that both sides 
have come together to move the industry forward.
  The good-faith negotiations proved that all of the stakeholders put 
the future of the domestic auto industry first as they worked towards 
manufacturing competitiveness.
  This agreement secures jobs and allows the parties to move forward 
and to continue to create quality products and compete in the global 
marketplace. Again, congratulations. Well done.

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