UAW and GM's joint venture reach a tentative deal that gives battery workers a wage hike

The United Auto Workers and Ultium Cells LLC have reached a tentative agreement on wages at the battery cell plant in northeast Ohio, which includes an immediate wage increase and back pay if ratified by the hourly workforce.

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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.

8/26/2023

UAW Battery Workers at Ultium in Lordstown Win Breakthrough Agreement on Wage Increase

Union workers at Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, have secured a breakthrough agreement for an immediate wage increase of $3 to $4 per hour and back pay, following months of negotiations and worker organizing for economic justice.

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.

9/11/2023

UAW Could Launch Unprecedented Strike Against Big 3 Automakers Friday Night

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9/12/2023

UAW and Automakers Face Looming Strike Deadline and Costly labor Dispute

The United Auto Workers and the "Big Three" U.S. automakers are negotiating a new labor contract, with the possibility of a strike looming and workers demanding a 20% raise and other benefits, which could potentially impact the Michigan economy and lead to costlier electric vehicles.

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UAW-Detroit Automakers Talks Ongoing But Key Differences Remain as Parts Shortages Spread Strike Impact

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Posted 8/24/2023, 11:51:02 PM