The United Auto Workers Local 2488 and Mitsubishi Motors have come to an agreement on a contract. 54 percent of the union workers voted for the contract, which takes effect Monday. The contract includes pay and benefit cuts in exchange for job security for the next four years. It also has a new two-tiered wage system.

Mitsubishi Communications Director Dan Irvin says the company is extremely happy with the approval for customers and dealers. // WJBC News

NORMAL, Ill.  --  The United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America on Saturday that calls for employees at a central Illinois plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agreed to no involuntary layoffs for the more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant and guaranteed the factory will stay open through Aug. 30, 2012, when the new contract expires.

Voting concluded Saturday. A UAW Local 2488 spokesman said 54 percent of voting members approved the contract and 46 percent voted against it.

"The bargaining team delivered an agreement that will protect jobs and provide four years of stability for our members and their communities," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said in a Saturday statement.

The agreement, effective... // MyFox Wausau

(The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 5--NORMAL -- Mitsubishi Motors North America workers in Normal agreed Saturday to a four-year contract that trades pay and benefit cuts for a promise of job security through 2012. |

A $700 billion bailout bill passed in Congress last week to deal with that financial crisis, and the national discussion of the crisis, likely factored into the union membership's decision on the MMNA matter, he said.

Company officials say the union's ratification of the agreement dramatically improves the ability of the Normal, Illinois assembly plant to be a key player in the global success of Mitsubishi Motors.

The key bargaining element was a promise from MMNA that until 2012, the Normal plant would remain a viable, operating facility,... // TMCnet

NORMAL -- Mitsubishi Motors North America workers in Normal agreed Saturday to a four-year contract that trades pay and benefit cuts for a promise of job security through 2012. | Video

A little more than half of those voting, OK’d the agreement, said Ralph Timan, president of the United Auto Workers Local 2488. The approval reflects the financial crisis affecting both the nation as a whole, and the auto industry, he said.

“It really comes down to the economic conditions facing us as a nation. …and the economic conditions facing the auto industry in the past year,†said Timan.

A $700 billion bailout bill passed in Congress last week to deal with that financial crisis, and the national discussion of the crisis, likely factored into the union membership’s... // Bloomington Pantagraph

By the time voting ended Saturday, members of United Auto Workers Local 2448 had narrowly ratified a new four-year contact with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

Union members approved the agreement by a 54 to 46 percent margin in voting that began at 5 p.m. Friday and continued until 3 p.m. Saturday.

Fred Morisette, Local 2488 bargaining chair, praised the unions membership for making a difficult decision.

"Our membership once again has made a huge sacrifice to show the company that we want a bright future," Morisette said early Saturday evening, shortly after the contract ratification was announced.

The contract will take effect Monday and run through Aug. 30, 2012.

The close vote reflects the tough decision that union members had to make on a contract that was hammered out in 2... // Peoria Journal Star

The United Auto Workers Local 2488 and Mitsubishi Motors have come to an agreement on a contract. 54% of the union workers voted for the contract, which takes effect Monday. The contract includes pay and benefit cuts in exchange for job security for the next four years. It also has a new two-tiered wage system.

Mitsubishi Communications Director Dan Irvin says the company is extremely happy with the approval for customers and dealers. // WJBC News

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - United Auto Workers members have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

The agreement also includes a two-tiered wage system and retirement offers.

A UAW Local 2488... // ABC2 News

NORMAL, Illinois : The United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America on Saturday that calls for employees at a central Illinois plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agreed to no involuntary layoffs for the more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant and guaranteed the factory will stay open through Aug. 30, 2012, when the new contract expires.

Voting concluded Saturday. A UAW Local 2488 spokesman said 54 percent of voting members approved the contract and 46 percent voted against it.

"The bargaining team delivered an agreement that will protect jobs and provide four years of stability for our members and their communities," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said in a Saturday statement.

The agreement, effective... // International Herald Tribune

NORMAL, Ill. -- The United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America on Saturday that calls for employees at a central Illinois plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agreed to no involuntary layoffs for the more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant and guaranteed the facility will stay open through Aug. 30, 2012, when the new contract expires.

Voting concluded Saturday. A UAW Local 2488 spokesman said 54 percent of voting members approved the contract and 46 percent voted against it.

"The bargaining team delivered an agreement that will protect jobs and provide four years of stability for our members and their communities," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said in a Saturday statement.

The agreement, effective Monday,... // Belleville News Democrat

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) The United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America on Saturday that calls for employees at a central Illinois plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agreed to no involuntary layoffs for the more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant and guaranteed the factory will stay open through Aug. 30, 2012, when the new contract expires.

Voting concluded Saturday. A UAW Local 2488 spokesman said 54 percent of voting members approved the contract and 46 percent voted against it.

"The bargaining team delivered an agreement that will protect jobs and provide four years of stability for our members and their communities," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said in a Saturday statement.

The agreement, effective Monday,... // The Associated Press

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) The United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America on Saturday that calls for employees at a central Illinois plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agreed to no involuntary layoffs for the more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant and guaranteed the factory will stay open through Aug. 30, 2012, when the new contract expires.

Voting concluded Saturday. A UAW Local 2488 spokesman said 54 percent of voting members approved the contract and 46 percent voted against it.

"The bargaining team delivered an agreement that will protect jobs and provide four years of stability for our members and their communities," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said in a Saturday statement.

The agreement, effective Monday,... // The Associated Press

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - United Auto Workers members have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

The agreement also includes a two-tiered wage system and retirement offers.

A UAW Local 2488... // CBS 42

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - United Auto Workers members have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

The agreement also includes a two-tiered wage system and retirement offers.

A UAW Local 2488... // KOKI FOX 23

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — United Auto Workers members have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

The agreement also includes a two-tiered wage system and retirement offers.

A UAW Local 2488... // MLive.com

Union laborers at Mitsubishi's only North American factory have approved a four-year contract that includes wage cuts, increased health-care costs and a two-tiew pay system for new hires.

Mitsubishi Motors North America said members of United Auto Workers Local 2488 ratified the agreement.

"We are extremely pleased with this agreement," company manufacturing president and CEO Shiro Futaki said in a statement. "For our customers and... // Peoria Journal Star

The United Auto Workers Local 2488 and Mitsubishi Motors have come to an agreement on a contract. 54% of the union workers voted for the contract, which takes effect Monday. The contract includes pay and benefit cuts in exchange for job security for the next four years. It also has a new two-tiered wage system.

Mitsubishi Communications Director Dan Irvin says the company is extremely happy with the approval for customers and dealers. // WJBC News

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) The United Auto Workers have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America in Illinois.

Voting concluded Saturday. The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the plant in Normal to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

A spokesman for UAW Local 2488 says the vote was 54 percent... // The Associated Press

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) The United Auto Workers have ratified a four-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America in Illinois.

Voting concluded Saturday. The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the plant in Normal to take pay cuts in exchange for job security.

Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

A spokesman for UAW Local 2488 says the vote was 54 percent... // The Associated Press

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - The United Auto Workers have ratified a 4-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

Voting concluded Saturday.

A UAW Local 2488 spokesman says 54% voted in favor of the contract and 46%... // WREX-TV

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - The United Auto Workers have ratified a 4-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

Voting concluded Saturday.

A UAW Local 2488 spokesman says 54% voted in favor of the contract and 46%... // WTHI

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - The United Auto Workers have ratified a 4-year contract with Mitsubishi Motors North America.

The deal calls for more than 1,200 workers at the Normal plant to take pay cuts in exchange for job security. Mitsubishi agrees to no involuntary layoffs and guarantees the plant will stay open for the duration of the contract.

Voting concluded Saturday.

A UAW Local 2488 spokesman says 54% voted in favor of the contract and 46%... // WAND

(The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 4--NORMAL -- Mitsubishi Motors North America workers lined the corridor outside of Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium on Friday to vote on a proposed contract that would trade pay and benefit cuts for a promise of job security.

While many voters also declined Friday to talk about how they would vote, proposed pay and benefit cuts, changes in medical coverage and a two-tier wage system were issues on the minds of other voters.

A number of union members donned opposition stickers, but at least one voter said the deal could pass because people would be scared of the consequences otherwise.

In return for members' concessions, the company will agree to no involuntary layoffs and guarantee the plant will remain open... // TMCnet