Mack Truck Workers Join UAW Strike After Rejecting Contract
TL;DR
Nearly 4,000 members of the United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) union went on strike against Mack Trucks after rejecting a tentative contract. The strike comes amidst ongoing strikes at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis. The U.A.W. and Mack Trucks have been negotiating for three months over various issues, including wages, job security, and benefits. The proposed contract included a 19% raise over five years and a $3,500 bonus. The strike affects Mack's factories in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida, while the auto strike impacts plants and distribution centers owned by the three automakers.
- U.A.W. Workers at Mack Truck Go on Strike The New York Times
- UAW members at Mack Trucks go on strike after rejecting agreement Yahoo Finance
- UAW workers reject Mack Trucks proposal including 19% pay hike, will strike Monday morning Fox Business
- Workers at Mack Trucks reject contract and join the thousands of UAW picketers already on strike The Associated Press
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