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labor-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"UAW Strike Update: Detroit Automakers Offer Wage Increase and End Wage Tiers"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike continues as Ford, GM, and Stellantis offer a 23% wage increase over four years, eliminate wage tiers, and make other concessions. UAW President Shawn Fain announced that both Stellantis and GM have shown serious movement in the past 24 hours, while criticizing Ford for its comments on working together. Fain emphasized the importance of holding out and using the strike as leverage. All three automakers have agreed to the wage increase, with Ford reducing the progression to three years and GM and Stellantis at three and four years respectively. The companies have also offered additional benefits such as Juneteenth as a federal holiday and paid parental leave.

via FOX 2 Detroit|

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labor-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"UAW President Provides Contract Talks Update Amidst 5th Week of Auto Strike"

The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Shawn Fain, is expected to provide an update on the progress of negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automakers as the historic strike enters its fifth week. While it has been a relatively quiet week, with the union exchanging deals with General Motors and meeting with Stellantis, there is a possibility of an announcement of a deal. The UAW is seeking a 36% wage increase, restoration of pensions, an end to wage tiers, and more. The automakers argue that their profits are being used to invest in the future, while the union argues that autoworkers deserve better compensation. The strike has gradually expanded to more facilities across 20 states, with about 34,000 autoworkers currently on strike at 44 facilities.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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