DAILY: CAW chief Lewenza puts fresh, tough stamp on classic labor role | GM aims for top in U.S. customer loyalty | Suzuki dealer, district manager indicted for fraud

DAILY NEWSLETTER September 19, 2012

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CAW chief Lewenza puts fresh, tough stamp on classic labor role 'It's the worst job in Canada' Ken Lewenza, president of the Canadian Auto Workers, knows how to play the part of the tough union boss. ... >> story  Published: Sep 19 2:55 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement CUDL is your connection to 900 credit unions and 28 million members. Reach pre-approved credit union members through the CUDL system; access lenders with competitive options for credit-challenged buyers. Sell more cars with CUDL. Click to learn more. CAW to submit counter labor proposal to GM Chrysler, union still far apart, officials say The Canadian Auto Workers will submit a counter proposal to General Motors later today as the two sides try to reach a labor deal patterned after one reached with Ford Motor Co. earlier in the week, union president Ken Lewenza told The Windsor Star. ... >> story  Published: Sep 19 1:32 pm U.S. Eastern time GM seeks top spot in U.S. customer loyalty GM is aiming for industry-leading customer loyalty rates that could add more than $4 billion in annual revenue, product development and quality executives for the automaker said on Wednesday. ... >> story  Published: Sep 19 3:31 pm U.S. Eastern time

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