GM's Ultium agrees to increase EV battery worker pay by 25% on average

General Motors' Ultium Cells has reached an agreement with the United Auto Workers union to increase worker pay at its Ohio battery plant by an average of 25%, a move that supports the automaker's goal of expanding its supply of batteries for electric vehicles.

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8/25/2023

GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase

Workers at GM's Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have reached an agreement to increase their pay by $3-4 an hour, representing a 25% increase, in a move described as a "first step" towards improving pay and working conditions for Ultium workers.

8/27/2023

Workers at Ultium Cells battery plant approve wage increase agreement

United Auto Workers-represented employees at the GM-LG battery plant in Ohio have approved a wage increase agreement, signaling progress in negotiations for better pay and safety standards for electric vehicle workers.

8/28/2023

Hourly workers at GM joint venture to get a wage increase starting Monday

General Motors' joint-venture battery plant in Ohio will provide an immediate pay increase averaging 25% to its workers, along with back pay for hours worked since December.