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| UAW strike nears end as auto workers expected to say yes to new GM deal | UAW strike nears end as auto workers expected to say yes to new GM deal |
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| The longest strike by autoworkers in a decade looks likely to come to an end on Friday as United Auto Workers members finish voting on a new deal with General Motors. | The longest strike by autoworkers in a decade looks likely to come to an end on Friday as United Auto Workers members finish voting on a new deal with General Motors. |
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| The strike, now in its 40th day, has so far cost GM more than $2bn, according to Wall Street estimates, closed 34 GM plants across the US, forced suppliers to idle workers and disrupted operations in Mexico and Canada. Union members have been getting by on $275 a week in strike pay during the longest strike against GM since 1970. | The strike, now in its 40th day, has so far cost GM more than $2bn, according to Wall Street estimates, closed 34 GM plants across the US, forced suppliers to idle workers and disrupted operations in Mexico and Canada. Union members have been getting by on $275 a week in strike pay during the longest strike against GM since 1970. |
| Nearly half of the votes from the automaker’s 48,000 UAW members had been counted by Thursday and received a major boost when workers in Flint, Michigan voted 60.9% to 39.1% in favor of the new deal. | Nearly half of the votes from the automaker’s 48,000 UAW members had been counted by Thursday and received a major boost when workers in Flint, Michigan voted 60.9% to 39.1% in favor of the new deal. |
| There is still a way to go, however. GM workers in Tennessee have voted down the agreement. Automotive News, which has kept a running tally of the results, has 57.8% in favor to 42.2% against, but there are still a large number of votes to come. | There is still a way to go, however. GM workers in Tennessee have voted down the agreement. Automotive News, which has kept a running tally of the results, has 57.8% in favor to 42.2% against, but there are still a large number of votes to come. |
| Employees receiving lower pay have said they see fewer wins in the proposed deal and have largely voted against it. And those in plants slated for closure are also expected to oppose it in large numbers. | Employees receiving lower pay have said they see fewer wins in the proposed deal and have largely voted against it. And those in plants slated for closure are also expected to oppose it in large numbers. |
| The UAW plans to have a final tally after the 4pm vote deadline Friday. | The UAW plans to have a final tally after the 4pm vote deadline Friday. |
| The strike, which started on September 16, came as UAW and GM argued over pay, healthcare benefits, the treatment of temporary workers, the closure of car plants and GM’s use of foreign manufacturers. The union stressed that its members made sacrifices as the company struggled during the recession and is seeking to win back some of what it lost. GM has pulled in over $25bn in profits over the last two and a half years, and workers say they are striking for a fair share of the company’s hefty returns. | The strike, which started on September 16, came as UAW and GM argued over pay, healthcare benefits, the treatment of temporary workers, the closure of car plants and GM’s use of foreign manufacturers. The union stressed that its members made sacrifices as the company struggled during the recession and is seeking to win back some of what it lost. GM has pulled in over $25bn in profits over the last two and a half years, and workers say they are striking for a fair share of the company’s hefty returns. |
| The proposed four-year deal includes 3% base wage increases during years two and four, and an $11,000 bonus upon ratification for full-time employees. Temporary workers will receive $4,500. Under the proposal, GM will invest $7.7bn in US factories, Detroit’s Hamtramck plant will be saved from closure, and temporary workers will be given a path to permanent employment. | The proposed four-year deal includes 3% base wage increases during years two and four, and an $11,000 bonus upon ratification for full-time employees. Temporary workers will receive $4,500. Under the proposal, GM will invest $7.7bn in US factories, Detroit’s Hamtramck plant will be saved from closure, and temporary workers will be given a path to permanent employment. |
| But GM’s plant in Lordstown, Ohio will remain closed, as will plants in Baltimore and Warren, Michigan. GM has made no commitment to keep jobs in the US and will continue to build up production in Mexico. | But GM’s plant in Lordstown, Ohio will remain closed, as will plants in Baltimore and Warren, Michigan. GM has made no commitment to keep jobs in the US and will continue to build up production in Mexico. |
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