UAW, Automakers Make Progress in Contract Talks But Strike Could Still Expand

UAW President said a major breakthrough with GM on including EV battery plant workers in the union contract led it to not expand the strike.

The union sees EV battery plants as a threat to jobs and wants a "just transition" to EVs in the new contract.

GM agreed battery plant workers will be part of the national labor agreement but wants to be cost competitive with non-union plants.

Ford has offered the highest wage increase at 23% over 4 years but retirement benefits remain an issue.

The union is making progress with all 3 automakers but says "we're not there yet" and could still expand the strike.