Votes this week will decide fate of Fiat Chrysler-UAW deal

DETROIT (AP) — The next two days will be critical in deciding the fate of a new four-year contract between Fiat Chrysler and the United Auto Workers.

In early voting, workers at several factories rejected the deal, but those at a pickup truck plant in Warren, Michigan, voted in favor.

UAW leaders are still hoping the contract will pass at large factories.

Results should be tallied Wednesday or Thursday at the plants, which together employ more than 12,000 workers.

The UAW, which represents about 40,000 Fiat Chrysler workers, reached a tentative agreement with the company two weeks ago that includes pay raises, the potential for increased profit sharing and a $3,000 signing bonus.

If the deal is rejected, the union could go back to the bargaining table with Fiat Chrysler, or it could shift bargaining to either Ford or General Motors. It could also go on strike.