Staff Reports
Good news for auto workers! The United Auto Workers (UAW) has ended its strike against the Big Three auto companies after reaching a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM). This comes after the UAW had already secured similar deals with Ford and Stellantis.
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Under the new agreement, base wages for auto workers will increase by a whopping 25 percent through April 2028. This is a great win for the hardworking men and women in the auto industry who have been demanding higher pay for their labor. The deal also reinstates important benefits for auto workers that were lost during the Great Recession, such as cost-of-living allowances and an elimination of wage tiers among union workers.
One of the most significant victories for the UAW is the higher wages that will be given to auto workers at GM’s Ultium Cells plant in Ohio. These workers had seen their wages cut in half when they were moved to the plant, but now they will receive a well-deserved 11 percent wage hike. Additionally, auto workers will have the opportunity to transfer to electric vehicle (EV) battery plants or EV production plants when those jobs become available.
While this is a positive outcome for auto workers, it remains to be seen how they will be affected by President Joe Biden’s push for EVs. Many auto companies have already voiced concerns about the rush to comply with the administration’s green energy agenda, as Americans are still not fully on board with EVs. The shift to EV production could result in fewer American auto jobs and lower wages for auto workers.
Overall, this is a big win for the UAW and auto workers across the country. They have fought for higher wages and better benefits, and now they are finally seeing those demands met. Let’s hope that this positive trend continues for the hardworking men and women in the auto industry.
