US EditionWhy the auto workers union is poised to strike major U.S. car makers
- About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are prepared to go on strike if General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis do not meet their demands for pay raises and the restoration of previous concessions. The United Auto Workers union wants 46% raises over four years, an end to wage tiers, a shorter work week with full pay, and the representation of workers at electric vehicle battery factories.
- The companies have proposed pay raises of 10-14.5% over four years, but reject the union's demands as too expensive. The automakers argue that they have significant expenses related to building conventional vehicles alongside EVs and that high labor costs would increase vehicle prices.
- The union and companies are exchanging wage and benefit proposals in an attempt to reach a contract agreement, but a strike is still possible. If a strike occurs, car prices may eventually increase as the automakers' supplies dwindle and buyers turn to nonunion competitors.
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Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
DETROIT (AP) — About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble. Shawn Fain, the combative president of the United Auto Workers union, has threatened to strike any of the three companies that hasn't reached an agreement by the time its cont…
Auto workers are prepared to strike major U.S. car makers this week. Here's why
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to reach an agreement by the time their contracts with the United Auto Workers union expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time Thursday.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
DETROIT (AP) -- About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
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