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business2 years ago•3 min saved

Auto Workers Union Reaches Tentative Agreement to End Strike with Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union and Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, ending a six-week strike by over 14,000 workers. The deal, which still needs to be ratified by members, follows a patterned agreement with Ford and includes base wage increases, a higher starting wage, and the reinstatement of major benefits. General Motors remains the only one of the Big Three automakers without a contract with the union.

via NBC News|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Ford Strike: Auto Workers' Union Reports Productive Talks

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has described talks with Ford as "reasonably productive" as their limited strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis continues. The UAW is seeking better pay in an era of high industry profits and the transition to electric vehicles. Stellantis has offered a wage proposal that brings it in line with competitors, but it falls short of the 36% increase over four years that the UAW is demanding. The strikes are currently limited to three assembly plants, and automakers have told some non-striking workers not to report to work. Former President Barack Obama has urged automakers to consider the workers who sacrificed during the Great Recession.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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labor-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"UAW's Confrontational Stance with Big 3 Automakers Escalates as Strike Deadline Approaches"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is edging closer to a strike against General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford as their contract deadline approaches. The UAW's demands, including a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions, have been dismissed by the automakers as unrealistic. The potential strike comes amidst a growing number of strikes and threatened strikes across various industries in the US. The UAW's president, Shawn Fain, has set high expectations and assured union members that they can achieve significant gains. A strike could have significant financial implications for the automakers and could further inflate vehicle prices.

via The Associated Press|

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