Autoworkers Union Talks Drive Ford And General Motors Stock Lower
Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson
Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) are trading lower due to new contract demands by the United Auto Workers Union, which could add over $80 billion to the labor costs of each company. The union's contracts with the automakers are set to expire on Sept. 14, and the union is prepared to strike. Ford's CEO believes the additional labor costs will benefit the company in the long run.
August 10, 2023 | 7:38 pm
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Ford's stock is trading lower due to new contract demands by the United Auto Workers Union. However, Ford's CEO believes the additional labor costs will benefit the company in the long run.
The new contract demands by the union could significantly increase Ford's labor costs, which is likely causing the stock to trade lower. However, the CEO's belief that these costs will benefit the company in the long run could potentially mitigate some of the negative impact.
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General Motors' stock is trading lower due to new contract demands by the United Auto Workers Union. The union is prepared to strike, which could further impact the company's stock.
The new contract demands by the union could significantly increase General Motors' labor costs, which is likely causing the stock to trade lower. The potential for a strike could further negatively impact the company's stock.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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