– United Auto Workers (UAW) reaches a tentative pact with General Motors (GM)
– This follows similar pacts with Ford and Stellantis.
– GM was the last among the “Detroit Three” automakers to settle.
– The pact was reached on day 46 of the UAW strike.
– Terms of the agreement not yet made public.
UAW and GM Finally Reach an Agreement
After 46 days on strike, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has finally reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors (GM). This announcement follows a spate of similar pacts forged between the UAW and other leading auto-giants Ford and Stellantis. GM was the last of the notorious “Detroit Three” automakers to reach a deal.
Strike Action Brought to a Halt
Officially taking effect from September 15th, the UAW strike action has lasted for just over a month and a half. The primary purpose of this industrial action was to put pressure on employers for better wages, benefits, job security, and work conditions. While full details of the agreement have not been made public yet, the new pact marked an important turning point in the month-and-a-half-long strike action.
Ford, Stellantis Pacts Preceded GM Pact
Prior to the announcement of the GM-UAW agreement, the union had already reached tentative pacts with Ford and Stellantis. The agreements with these major automakers came in on Wednesday and Saturday, consequently leaving GM as the final player to sign a pact.
The Breezy Take
The settlement between UAW and GM signifies a major milestone in the prolonged strike action, indicating that collective bargaining still holds sway in labor disputes. For the workers, it’s a significant step towards better working conditions, although the details of the agreement are yet to be ascertained. For General Motors, it implies the end of a disruptive period and a chance to resume operations in full swing. In all, after the dust that this industrial action has roused, this pact paves the way for industry stability and a renewed focus on production and meeting customer needs.
Original article: https://missouriindependent.com/2023/10/31/uaw-reaches-tentative-pact-with-general-motors-the-last-detroit-three-holdout/