Clearing the Confusion on Auto Mechanics Strike

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Clearing the Confusion on Auto Mechanics Strike

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For four weeks now, mechanics at auto dealerships across the Chicagoland area have been on strike. But not all the dealerships are unionized, and consumers are left wondering if they can take their car into their favorite service center to get fixed, or if they need to go somewhere else. Chicago Tribune business reporter Ally Marotti talks about who exactly is on strike, the reasons behind it, and how in some cases the strike is affecting more than the mechanics.