GM Agrees to EV Battery Production in UAW Deal, Bringing Strike Closer to Resolution
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GM agreed to include EV battery production in its contract with UAW, a win for workers worried about job security with EVs.
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UAW president did not expand strike to more GM plants last week due to EV agreement.
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Strike continues at 43 facilities and about 25,000 workers across U.S.
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UAW pushing for 'record contracts' citing automakers' 'record profits' in recent years.
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Automakers have offered ~20% wage increases but not full 36% requested. Getting closer on other issues like cost of living allowance.
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