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Car Industry Dispute Could Be Over

July 24, 2006 by Alborz Fallah  




Update 25/07/06:

Looks like Huon workers have gone back to work as of today despite Ford and Toyota not coming to any real decisions last night, Aussie Motoring reports:

The industrial action at the major car parts supplier Huon Corporation looks set to continue. Talks aimed at ending the industrial action and keeping the company afloat until a buyer could be found came to a halt last night when Toyota and Ford asked for more time to consider the proposals… Read More


I mentioned on Friday last week how the staff at Huon factories had left the Australian Car Industry in a big crisis as they had walked off the Job. Ford had to close down its factories today as parts were not available. Nevertheless, according to Aussie Motoring things are looking a little better now with Huon staff suggesting they will go back to work as early as tomorrow if the car manufacturers are willing to help save Huon from its financial crisis.

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