"GM's Contract Coverage Boosts Union-Made Electric Vehicles"
Workers at General Motors' electric vehicle battery plants will be covered by the company's national contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW), ensuring labor protections and setting a precedent for the rest of the automotive industry. The victory comes as part of the UAW's ongoing strike against major US automakers and signifies a step towards a "just transition" for autoworkers in the EV sector. The agreement will safeguard workers at current and future battery plants, including joint ventures, as General Motors transitions away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. This win could also inspire unionization efforts among other EV workers, such as those at Tesla, and potentially improve conditions in other sectors of the green economy.
