The UAW is on strike while demanding pay increases, protection from inflation, and more. Here's what Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union, so far.
The UAW went on strike at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. The day before, Ford offered a major increase in its offer with CEO Jim Farley saying it"We put an offer in today that's our most generous offer in 80 years of the UAW and Ford," said Farley. "Pay increases, elimination of tiers, inflation protection, five weeks of vacation, 17 paid holidays, bigger contributions for retirement.
"In this case, the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments has directly impacted the operations in other parts of the facility. Approximately 600 employees at Michigan Assembly Plant’s body construction department and south sub-assembly area of integrated stamping were notified not to report to work Sept. 15," Ford said in a statement. "This is not a lockout.
"We will continue to bargain in good faith with the union to reach an agreement as quickly as possible for the benefit of our team members, customers, suppliers and communities across the U.S. In the meantime, our priority is the safety of our workforce," GM said in a statementStellantis came out with its most recent offer on Saturday – which would raise hourly employees by 21%, with an immediate 10% raise once the contract is ratified.
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