RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: So far, union leaders back the buyout. But the real test comes this summer when Chrysler's new owners will start contentious contract talks with the union. The United Auto Workers worries its worker benefits will be slashed to increase profits at Chrysler.
The leaders of the soon-to-be private Chrysler say they won't fire anymore workers — aside from the 13,000 layoffs already planned. But the real test comes this summer when Chrysler's new owners, Cerberus, will start contentious contract talks with the UAW.