The strike has lasted 40 days so far. The UAW National Negotiation team has reached an agreement with Ford. It still has to be voted on by union members, a process which could take up to a week.

The new contract includes: 25% general wage increase, return of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), 150% wage increase for temporary workers, end of wage tier system at Sterling Axle and Rawsonville, bonuses to retirement plans (401k and pension), and the right to strike over plant closures.

  • P1d40n3 [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    Sad they didn't get 4 day workweek, but good on the UAW getting more! Solidarity!

      • Nagarjuna [he/him]
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        1 year ago

        I think it was just at 2 plants? The rest just got an 80% raise? My guess is that they'll push for the complete elimination of tiers next cycle.

    • comradecalzone@lemmygrad.ml
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      1 year ago

      The fact that a 4 day workweek was a part of strike negotiations is heartening - this won't be the last time unions press for this, hopefully more aggressively over time.

      • VernetheJules [they/them]
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        1 year ago

        That's actually wild. Can't wait to hear from Democrats about how the UAW is "too pie in the sky" or whatever

    • plinky [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, that's a shame sadness. But faster onboarding is nice