UAW summons leaders; may signal Chrysler deal

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20111008/D9Q89N1O0.html

Oct 8, 2:50 PM (ET)

By TOM KRISHER

DETROIT (AP) - The United Auto Workers has asked local union leaders from Chrysler factories to meet in Detroit, normally a sign the union has agreed to a new contract with an automaker.

UAW spokeswoman Michele Martin confirmed that union leaders will meet on Monday. She said negotiations for a labor contract between the union and carmaker are continuing to make progress but no deal has been reached.

Chrysler spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said Saturday that bargaining would continue through the weekend.

Chrysler is the only Detroit automaker without a new labor agreement. Workers at General Motors Co. (GM) approved a new four-year contract 10 days ago. Ford workers are voting on their deal.

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In this photo taken July 24, 2011, a setting sun is reflected in the front grill of a new Chrysler for sale at the Chrysler dealership in Springfield, Ill. The United Auto Workers has asked local union leaders from Chrysler factories to meet in Detroit, normally a sign the union has agreed to a new contract with an automaker. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)