CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago mechanics will head back to the bargaining table on Monday in an effort to reach a contract deal that would get them back to work.
About 2,000 workers went on strike last week at 130 new car dealerships across the Chicago area.
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The Automobile Mechanics' Local 701 and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association are negotiating several issues, including higher pay.
The previous four-year contract expired on July 31. The two sides began contract negotiations in June of this year.
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Monday is the last day before auto repair mechanics across the Chicago area go on strike. (WLS)