Stellantis Boosts Wage Offer to 19.5% Amid UAW Strikes, But Union Calls Latest Proposal 'Concessionary'

UAW says Stellantis has boosted its wage-hike offer to 19.5% amid ongoing strikes, according to a Detroit News report.
The latest offer also includes making salaried workers hourly and consolidating after-sales parts plants.
Stellantis' proposal allows the company to increase supplemental workers for Jeep.
UAW president previously said Stellantis had proposed a 17.5% raise. A union VP criticized the latest offer as "concessionary."
The simultaneous strike against Detroit automakers has halted production at 3 plants making popular models like the Ford Bronco.

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