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The United Auto Staff (UAW) has successfully ratified contracts with all three major Detroit automakers, namely Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. Nonetheless, the extent of support for the contracts varied among the many automakers, with Stellantis and Ford receiving broader approval from employees in comparison with General Motors.
The ratification process saw Stellantis and Ford agreements garnering significant support, with each contracts leading by a considerable margin—68% to 32%. Notably, Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan reported an awesome 78% approval from employees, leading to a substantial lead of greater than 12,000 votes.
Similarly, the Stellantis deal was ahead by 9,653 votes, reflecting over 70% support from employees on the automaker’s two Detroit assembly plants. Nonetheless, it’s price noting that some local unions, particularly those related to Mopar parts depots slated for closure and the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, rejected the contract.
In contrast, the UAW’s contract with General Motors faced more resistance, ultimately passing with a narrower margin of 55% to 45%. The GM agreement saw opposition from the vast majority of employees at seven out of its 11 U.S. assembly plants.
All three contracts share common elements, including a 25% pay raise through April 2028. Upon ratification, most employees receive an 11% raise and a $5,000 bonus. Moreover, the contracts reinstate cost-of-living adjustments, coupled with the raises, contributing to an expected overall increase in employee pay of greater than 30%. These deals also bring about significant changes, comparable to reducing the time required to achieve top wages from eight years to 3, eliminating lower pay tiers for certain employees, increasing vacation time, and boosting retirement contributions.
UAW leaders emphasized that the worth embedded in every year of the newly ratified agreements surpasses that of the whole four-year contract signed in 2019. As a part of the negotiated deals, the union also secured some back pay for members who participated in strikes.
The ratification process unfolded in chronological order, with Ford being the primary to achieve a tentative agreement on October 25, followed by Stellantis on October 28 and General Motors on October 30. Notably, Stellantis reportedly increased the worth of its contract offer significantly after a strike initiated on September 15.
Because the contracts have been ratified, the UAW, Stellantis, and Ford declined to comment until all votes were tallied, signifying a major milestone in labor negotiations inside the automotive industry.
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