UAW makes contract counteroffer to Ford; Stellantis to make offer

UAW made a contract counterproposal to Ford on economic issues, while Stellantis plans to make a counteroffer this week.
UAW contract with Detroit automakers expires Sept 14, covering 146,000 workers.
UAW filed unfair labor practice charges against GM and Stellantis, saying they refused to bargain in good faith.
UAW demands include 20% wage increase, pensions for all, 32-hour weeks, and more.
Ford offered 9% wage increase through 2027, wants no cap on temporary workers with inferior pay and benefits.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:10:33 PM

UAW makes contract counteroffer to Ford; Stellantis to make offer

UAW made a contract counterproposal to Ford on economic issues, while Stellantis plans to make a counteroffer this week.
UAW contract with Detroit automakers expires Sept 14, covering 146,000 workers.
UAW filed unfair labor practice charges against GM and Stellantis, saying they refused to bargain in good faith.
UAW demands include 20% wage increase, pensions for all, 32-hour weeks, and more.
Ford offered 9% wage increase through 2027, wants no cap on temporary workers with inferior pay and benefits.