GM CEO Demands UAW Return to Bargaining as Strike Expands

GM CEO Mary Barra accused UAW of "theatrics", demanded they return to bargaining table
UAW expanded strike, ordered walkouts at Lansing and Chicago plants
Barra said GM made "historic" offer with record wages and benefits
Barra said UAW's plan is to "drag membership into long, unnecessary strike"
Barra said serious bargaining happens at the table, called for UAW to reach a deal now

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Posted 9/30/2023, 12:20:43 AM