UAW auto workers strike over pay gap with executives, halting production at dozens of factories
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UAW workers have been on strike for 5 weeks against Detroit automakers, demanding better pay and benefits. The strikes have halted production at dozens of factories.
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Average UAW worker pay is around $28/hr. Other production workers average $16-25/hr depending on location. Childcare workers average $12-15/hr.
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UAW workers want wages restored to account for inflation and CEO pay rises. Auto CEOs make $20-30 million, while worker pay has stagnated.
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Key UAW demands include eliminating wage tiers, 40% raises to match CEO gains, cost of living adjustments, pensions, limits on temps.
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The strikes have expanded to impact parts centers and additional factories. About 115,000 UAW members remain working as talks continue.
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