Posted on Nov 15, 2023
GM autoworkers' contract appears likely to pass over many workers' objections
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When United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced on October 30 that the union had reached a contract deal with General Motors, he praised the workers for their relentless fight.
"The result is one of the most stunning contract victories since the sit-down strikes in the 1930s," Fain told workers.
But not all rank-and-file workers were convinced.
Their dissatisfaction has been on full display as they've gone to their union halls to vote on whether to ratify the deal — a deal that includes raises of 25%, cost-of-living allowances tied to inflation, increased retirement contributions and other improvements.
When United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced on October 30 that the union had reached a contract deal with General Motors, he praised the workers for their relentless fight.
"The result is one of the most stunning contract victories since the sit-down strikes in the 1930s," Fain told workers.
But not all rank-and-file workers were convinced.
Their dissatisfaction has been on full display as they've gone to their union halls to vote on whether to ratify the deal — a deal that includes raises of 25%, cost-of-living allowances tied to inflation, increased retirement contributions and other improvements.
GM autoworkers' contract appears likely to pass over many workers' objections
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."If a contract is voted down, negotiators return to the bargaining table. This is not an uncommon occurrence, but outcomes are uncertain. Earlier this fall, union workers at Mack Trucks rejected a tentative agreement and went out on strike. According to a UAW memo, the company rejected the union's proposals and declared an impasse. Workers are voting again this week on essentially the same contract, which Mack Trucks called its last, best and final offer.
In 2021, UAW workers at John Deere twice voted down contracts their union leadership brought to them before finally approving an enhanced deal."
..."If a contract is voted down, negotiators return to the bargaining table. This is not an uncommon occurrence, but outcomes are uncertain. Earlier this fall, union workers at Mack Trucks rejected a tentative agreement and went out on strike. According to a UAW memo, the company rejected the union's proposals and declared an impasse. Workers are voting again this week on essentially the same contract, which Mack Trucks called its last, best and final offer.
In 2021, UAW workers at John Deere twice voted down contracts their union leadership brought to them before finally approving an enhanced deal."
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