UAW Workers at Mack Trucks Erupt in Anger, Reject Contract and Go on Strike

Mack Trucks workers in Pennsylvania expressed anger and opposition at a UAW "information session" held to push through a tentative contract that the union presented as a "record." Only one out of 400 workers in attendance expressed support for the contract, with many wearing "Vote No" shirts. The contract, if ratified, would extend the working day without overtime pay and prevent a 2027 conclusion that aligns with the expiration of a contract at a sister plant. Workers voiced concerns about the impact on their personal lives and criticized the UAW for not representing their interests. The UAW is facing widespread opposition and fears that the Mack workers' discontent could trigger an industry-wide shutdown.