UAW-Mack Trucks Contract: Worker Demands and Opposition to Sellout Deal

United Auto Workers (UAW) members at Mack Trucks will vote on a tentative agreement that falls short of their demands, potentially testing their willingness to accept a lesser deal compared to expectations set by UAW President Shawn Fain. Some workers were expecting similar increases and benefits as their counterparts at Detroit automakers. The tentative agreement includes a 19% wage increase over five years, ratification bonuses, and increased 401(k) company payments, but does not address wage tiers, traditional pensions, cost-of-living adjustments, or shorter work weeks. Some workers plan to vote against the deal, expressing disappointment and feeling unsupported by the union.