U.A.W. STRIKE AGAINST CHRYSLER OVER AFTER JUST SIX HOURS

And just recently, Business Week wondered whether the UAW's two-day strike against General Motors was "mostly theater." Wonder what they will make of this. As per Bloomberg News:

Chrysler LLC and the United Auto Workers ended a six-hour strike after agreeing on a contract that echoes last month's historic accord on retiree health care between the union and General Motors Corp.

At this rate, perhaps we can expect the UAW to flex its muscle by announcing that its membership at Ford will be taking their regularly scheduled lunch breaks next week to send a message to management's negotiators.

Earlier this week, the National Association of Manufacturers' blog, ShopFloor.org, quipped: "Yes, the universal, pro-union honk. It's one long, two shorts, and then fall silent for a very long time."

So far, things are looking more like "Two VERY shorts, one to be seen, and then probably falling silent for a very long time."

Additional coverage:

- "'Quickie' strikes puzzling: Are unions ready to revive tactic or is process posturing?" -- Chicago Tribune

- "UAW President: Chrysler Agreement Follows GM Pattern" - CNNMoney.com

- "2 DEALS, 1 TO GO: Chrysler, UAW settle after short walkout" - Detroit Free Press

- "Deal ends brief Chrysler strike" - Toronto Star