How Marchionne and Unifor's Dias reached a last-minute deal

Unifor President Jerry Dias (left, pictured with Marchionne in May 2016) says he respected the FCA CEO's candor during the negotiations. “There can't be any room for misunderstandings or misinterpretations," he said. (FCA file photo)

October 11, 2016 05:00 AM

Were it not for Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ outspoken CEO, about 9,750 Canadian auto workers could be on strike right now.

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